Hapstone RS – The Perfect Middle Ground Sharpener?

🔪 Is the Hapstone RS the perfect middle ground in fixed angle sharpening? This is a real-world, Everyman review of the Hapstone RS guided knife sharpening system, using everyday EDC and folding knives to see how easy it is to get consistent, sharp edges. Instead of lab tests and sharpening jargon, this focuses on setup, usability, and whether this fixed-angle sharpener actually makes it simpler for regular people to keep their knives sharp. This is part two of a multi-part series where I’m comparing some of the most popular fixed-angle systems on the market, including the TSProf Pioneer and the Worksharp Precision Adjust. Each video stands on its own, but together they’ll show you how these systems stack up at very different price points. --- 🛒 Check out my recommended knives, lights, and other gear on my Amazon Storefront! https://a.co/d/0iTHxm4N --- Any links from the following brands/sites are affiliate links — they help support the channel at no extra cost. -Amazon -Adept Knives -Artisan Cutlery/CJRB -CIVIVI -Freedom Knife Shop -GPKnives -Kizer -Kansept -KPL -TSProf -QSP -Vosteed -Waxed Wing --- For a deeper dive into sharpening (things like abrasives, grit progression, apexing/burrs), I recommend checking out the following channels: ‪@NeevesKnives‬ ‪@OUTDOORS55‬ ‪@CedricAda‬ --- 💲 Deals & Discounts KPL Knife Care Products (Use Code EVERYMANEDC for 10% off!) ●https://knifepivotlube.com/?ref=owhnrkau Freedom Knife Shop (One of the best loyalty/rewards programs on the internet!) – ●https://freedomknifeshop.com/?aff=5 White Mountain Knives – 10% off most products with code EverymanEDC: ●https://whitemountainknives.com/ Adept Knives ●https://tidd.ly/3LL01bZ --- 🔗 Purchase Links Hapstone RS ("Base" System) ●https://amzn.to/3YKqLfO Hapstone RS Black ("Upgraded" System) ●https://www.hapstone-usa.com/products... ●https://www.gritomatic.com/products/h... Hapstone RS Ultra ("Fully Upgraded" System) ●https://www.hapstone-usa.com/collecti... ●https://www.gritomatic.com/products/h... Compatible Accessories (Travel Case and Additional Grits) ●https://www.hapstone-usa.com/collecti... ●https://www.gritomatic.com/collection... Angle Gauges/Inclinometers ●https://amzn.to/3Zk76U0 (what I use) ●https://www.hapstone-usa.com/products... --- 🔗 Fixed Blade Carry Options I Use Ulticlip Slim 3.3 - https://amzn.to/3I7Uudl​​ Ulticlip Slim 2.2 - https://amzn.to/40YTsHm Soft Belt Loops - https://amzn.to/3VA1tPE Heavy Duty Rubber Belt Loops - https://amzn.to/46WYF5K --- ⚡ What’s in this video ●What the Hapstone RS actually is and isn't ●How easy it is to set up and use ●How well it holds angles and tracks a blade ●Stone quality and grit progression ●Clamp design and knife compatibility ●Aftermarket and upgrade options ●Who this sharpener is really for --- ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - What Is It? 0:58 - What Comes In The Box? 3:02 - Setup & Learning Curve 4:58 - Sharpening Experience & Results 6:24 - Time & Effort 6:49 - Aftermarket & Accessories 7:38 - Pros & Cons 9:59 - Who Should Get It, Who Should Skip It? 11:10 - Where to Get Your Own 11:25 - Final Thoughts --- 👉 Have you tried out the Hapstone RS?  Let me know in the comments! 📌 If you like knives and EDC gear, check out my playlists for more reviews, comparisons, and guides.