For hunting, fishing and trekking

80 grams.Sharp wherever you are.

4.4 out of 5 stars, 46 reviews on Amazon.de
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The Amazon.de listing for this model. As of 24 September 2026.

The reviews come from Amazon.de, not from our shop. We do not collect them ourselves and do not verify the authenticity of individual reviews; Amazon is responsible for that.

The Vulkanus Basic folds down to 19 mm and fits in a jacket pocket. Three to five pulls with light pressure and your gutting, pocket or filleting knife cuts cleanly again. No stone, no water.

  • Straight and serrated edges
  • Folds down to 19 mm
  • No stone, no water

Vulkanus Basic €49,95 incl. VATFree shipping to AT & DE

Vulkanus Basic on a backpack carabiner, with a mountain backdrop behind

You know the moment

Blades go blunt out there. Usually only sharpened back home.

A diamond rod in your pack? Then you hold the angle yourself: with numb fingers, in half-light, after field dressing. With the Basic, the device sets it.

  1. 01In the field

    Blunt when field dressing.

    Field dressing properly only works with a sharp blade. And that is exactly when no tool is within reach.

  2. 02At the water

    The fillet tears.

    A blunt blade tears instead of cutting. When filleting you see it immediately.

  3. 03At camp

    It all comes down to the knife.

    Wood, line, provisions: outdoors the blade does almost everything. And that is exactly where it goes blunt.

That's why the sharpener belongs in your pack. How it works

Vulkanus Basic unfolded on moss

How it works

Unfold. Pull through. Move on.

The device sets the angle, from 11 to 21°. You need no stone, no water and no practice.

  1. Unfold it

    Unfold it and take it in your hand. No setting up, no accessories needed.

  2. Pull it through

    Three to five pulls with light pressure. The device sets the angle, and sharpening and honing happen at the same time.

  3. Pocket it

    Fold it up, back in your pocket. Until next time.

Why the Basic

Small. But the real thing.

Built for your jacket pocket.

Built for your jacket pocket.

Folded down to 19 mm flat and 80 grams light.

Gentle on the blade.

Gentle on the blade.

No heat build-up, no scratches. Sharpening elements at 93 HRC.

Straight, serrated, micro-serrated

Straight, serrated, micro-serrated

Gutting knives, pocket knives and filleting knives with one device.

11–21°

Sharpening angle

For European and Japanese blades.

1985

Patented original.

Since 1985. Vulkanus GmbH, headquartered in Hallein near Salzburg.

For the hunting stand and after.

For the hunting stand and after.

Three to five strokes, and the knife cuts cleanly again.

From our reels

Real blades, real cuts.

Real footage. Tap to play, with sound.

  • Even the axewith the VG2 stand unit
  • Filleting salmon
  • On big cuts too

The reels show various Vulkanus models, including the countertop models for home.

Your pocket sharpener

Pack it. Stay sharp wherever you go.

4.4 out of 5 stars, 46 reviews on Amazon.de
Source · authenticity

The Amazon.de listing for this model. As of 24 September 2026.

The reviews come from Amazon.de, not from our shop. We do not collect them ourselves and do not verify the authenticity of individual reviews; Amazon is responsible for that.

Pocket size

Basic

80 grams light, folds down to 19 mm.

€49,95 incl. VAT

  • Straight, serrated and micro-serrated edges
  • The device sets the angle: no stone, no water
  • Fits in jacket and trouser pockets
Colour Black
All details – Basic

Free shipping to AT & DE · 14-day returns

And for home: the countertop models.

All prices incl. VAT. Delivery takes 2–3 working days to Austria and 3–5 working days to Germany.

Try it at your own pace

Try it outdoors.

Take it into the field, to the water or on tour. If it doesn't convince you, send it back.

  • 14-day returnsYou cover return shipping; if the item is defective, we do.
  • Free shippingTo Austria and Germany. EU € 9.90, free from € 149.
  • Fast deliveryAustria 2–3, Germany 3–5 working days.

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Quick answers

Before you head out.

Still have a question? Write to us

Does the Basic suit my hunting knife?

Yes. It sharpens straight blades, serrated edges and micro-serrations, from the gutting knife to the filleting knife. The sharpening angle runs from 11 to 21 degrees.

How small is it really?

80 grams, 19 mm flat when folded. It fits in a jacket or trouser pocket.

Do I need water, oil or a stone?

No. Three to five pulls with light pressure, and the device sets the angle. Sharpening and honing happen at the same time.

What about hatchets and axes?

In our reel “Even the axe” we sharpen an axe with the VG2 stand unit. For the cabin and the workbench, a VG2 is therefore the right companion to the Basic.

How often do I need to re-sharpen?

Before use, three to five pulls with light pressure are usually enough. Better little and often than rarely and with force.

What if it's not for me?

Then you send it back within 14 days. You pay the return shipping; if it arrives defective, we cover it.

The Basic. 80 grams, always with you.

80 grams between you and a blunt blade.

Free shipping to AT & DE · 14-day returns