Dull Boy Blades manufactures the Whole Enchilada, a compact field sharpening system with a straightforward two-stage approach. The 600 grit diamond stone creates a burr on dull edges, while the leather strop removes the burr and polishes the edge to working sharpness. The strop surface matches the diamond stone's 3.25-inch working area and is designed for regular maintenance between more aggressive sharpening sessions. Stropping extends edge life and maintains field sharpness without removing excess steel, the same technique barbers use on straight razors. Units with rouge compound add fine abrasive to the leather for enhanced stropping performance.
3D Printed Expanding Sharpener Design
The housing is 3D printed in Lubbock, Texas, and measures 3.5 by 1.5 by 0.75 inches when closed. The base slides out, rotates, and locks with an audible click, expanding vertically instead of horizontally. This puts the working surfaces above your hand for better control and keeps fingers clear of the blade path. When collapsed, the sharpener protects both the diamond stone and leather strop, making it pocket-safe for field carry or EDC use. Available colors include OD Green, Red, Glow in the Dark, Caribbean Blue, FDE, and Black.
Field-Ready Portable Knife Maintenance
The compact form fits in pockets, packs, or range bags without adding bulk. Whether touching up an EDC folder during a lunch break or maintaining a fixed blade in the field, the Whole Enchilada provides essential sharpening in a portable package. The design prioritizes function, focusing on the two critical components for edge maintenance: something to create a burr and something to remove it. This simplified approach eliminates unnecessary weight while keeping sharpening performance intact.
Texas-Made Sharpening Tools
Dull Boy Blades operates from Lubbock, Texas, focusing on American manufacturing and in-house production. The company makes the Whole Enchilada housing using 3D printing technology developed for production-scale output. This approach allows for multiple color options and rapid production adjustments while maintaining domestic production. The genuine leather strop is sourced and assembled in the United States, with only the diamond stone sourced internationally.