Wish they sharpened it
347641
I really like this ax however it would be nicer if it were at least sharper than my fingernail. It arrived in good condition but was completely dull.
3342054
I almost gave this knife a 4 star rating due to the angle of the sharpened portions where lower blade meets the "tanto" section.  It looked like it could have been a bit smoother.  The knife is great, though.  Heavy, sturdy, fits in the hand well.  I'm adding this to my animal skinner knives.  Looking forward to trying it on a wild hog.
3430914
It could possibly be just me, but I prefer to move the knife whilst sharpening and not the sharpener. Also, I find that it takes some skill to keep the knife at an angle whilst sharpening, which clearly is difficult for me.
2293086
I really wanted to like this sharpener, and to some extent I do - but for my old pocketknives, it just doesn't cut it. After a lot of time and many strokes, they're still dull. Maybe because their edges have been "hand honed" for so long they are no longer true enough for this one to work? I don't know. I haven't worn the edge off any of my kitchen knives enough to test yet, it may work better for them.
1858472
Lovely, sturdy decorative piece, but wish the knife that comes with it was actually sharpened at least a little bit
4688351
I bought it for the sake of getting a decent throwing knife and a fire striker. I love the striker and the knife works. need to be sharpened when it came tho
2275492
not the best, hard to sharpen, really big, wish I could return it...
1934618
Its a great sword, just wasn't sharp enough. Had  to sharpen it myself, after it was sharp enough to cut through wood.
1159002
great knife, BUT it should come with both sides sharpened !
4464512
I was looking for a cheaper replacement to the wicked edge.  So far I have not been that successful with a sharpener.  The clamp device could be improved.  Blade slips out from the clamp from time to time.
820836
had to sharpen this to a knife blade edge to make it work properly.  Thankfully, I have access to sharpening equipment.  If you do not have a way to sharpen this big blade, do not buy.  It won't cut until sharpened.
1826445
I purchased this sharpener at the same time that I got an electric sharpener for my classroom. I thought this would be the sharpener that would be the best. Unfortunately, someone broke off a piece of lead in it and I cannot get it to work correctly now. It probably isn't the sharpener's fault. I just wish it was easier to fix.
674654
Just wish they make a extra coarse / fine stone.  When flattening the backside of the hand plane blades it took longer than I thought it would using the coarse side.
477180
it is great, but for those who can sharpen its boring and limiting. i would not buy it again. it takes the fun and commitment while sharpening. i wanted it long time, but i ll get rid of it. pass it as a present. i definitely would rather go for piece of stone and bucket of water. also the different shapes of blades does not really fit in this basic clamp. there is no rubber. it scratches the blade (of course the clamp is softer but makes marks)
147311
After my first use, the blade was dull! Then I sharpened it myself. Then I lost the little plug that screws in the blade. It now sits on the shelf. I'm hoping to order a new plug, but don't have time, as I have a business!!  They need to make them with a permanent one. Other than that it did the job well. I recommend you buy one with a permanent sharpener, also.
2390041
This sharpening center REALLY gets the tools sharp, but there are two things I think would improve it.  One, Nova needs to come up with a system to help keep the tool on the grinding wheel.  It's hard to keep the tool from slipping off the grinding wheel.  Two, it would be nice if the measuring bar had the numbers imprinted in the metal instead of just a stick-on piece of paper.  The stick-on numbered tape started to come off the very first time I used it.  Other than that, it works great.

There is another system for sale that keeps the end of your gouge or chisel on the grinding wheel when you are turning it.  I would probably opt to purchase this system over the Nova, even though it is a little more money, if I were to replace the Nova system, because it would be easier and faster to use.

The Nova Sharpening Center is a good system though, and is much, much better than trying to sharpen by hand.
4493193
Nice little sharpener. The only downfall for me is that it is hard to hold in your hand for a long time. Otherwise it sharpens and does the job well.