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20X Illuminated Loupe

Item #: MG21007

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(4.5 out of 5 based on 28 reviews)

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This 20X Loupe is a must have when you want to see your sharpening work. I've tried multiple loupes since I started sharpening and this 20X Jewelers Loupe is my favorite. It has a really nice and clear magnifying glass as well as a good LED light to make viewing your edges easy. It comes with an extra battery and a small case for storage. This item belongs in every sharpeners tool box. Dr. Matt Recommended!



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  Finding batteries a challenge, September 27, 2022
Posted By: Matt F.
1 people found this review helpful

Following up after some use because the lights started dimming so I looked for replacements. Have found it very difficult to find the LR927 batteries my copy uses, and several equivalents have failed to work. After much searching have so far found zero batteries stamped straight-up LR927 without at least an "H" afterward. I suppose it's some sort of output rate tech that creates the problem but obviously this isn't ideal. If anyone has found a readily available substitute that works I'd love to hear about it. : (

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  A must for next-level sharpening, August 31, 2022
Posted By: Matt Freeman
1 people found this review helpful

First, I don't find the switch a problem at all. It's small, but the whole thing is small. It's easy to turn the light on and off. I don't personally find the magnification high enough to see the burrs, but I go by feel with them anyway. What it does show quite well is how clean your edge is. You'll see vividly if it's convexed or if you let the angle change. It'll keep you honest, and humble you, and show you when you're messing up or doing better in a way your naked eye can't. If your edge is crisp on the spine side and flat all the way across, the way it should be, you'll see that too. Guaranteed to improve your sharpening if you see and adjust the next time. Best nine bucks you'll ever spend on the maintenance side.

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  20X illuminated loupe
Posted By: Mike - verified customer

the light goes in and out. Pretty frustrating!

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  other uses
Posted By: Mauricio Marchant
2 people found this review helpful

This loupes are also use by geologists and in the agriculture business as a way to ID different stages of insects and pests and to count eggs, larvae and adust stages on the plants leaves.
Extremely handy tools they are, I got mine when I graduated from Agronomy and got my first job in the fruit exporting business.


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  Works great
Posted By: Cliff - verified customer

Nice loupe, works as advertised with benefit of a handy little LED built in. No complaints.

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  Indispensible
Posted By: Lionel Joyce

When you buy into the idea, as part of the sharpening process, that seeing the edge is as important as feeling the burr (or more so) - then acquiring this loupe is a no-brainer. I had tried a couple of others found on Amazon without much success - no built-in light etc. The CKTG loupe enables me to check the edge before I start sharpening, so I can work out what stone I want to start with. Then to check the quality of the bevel and burr as I go. Couldn't do without it.

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  It's indeed a louse.
Posted By: Ben - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

Easy and cheap. Very happy with purchase and the speed of delivery. As others have stated the power toggle would be nicer on the other side but it's certainly not a deal breaker.

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  It's okay
Posted By: Nick - verified customer

mine is backwards so it's a little hard to use. I thought it would be more like a magnifying glass. But when the blade is on the left but in the magnifying glass it's on the right. It's a little challenging but it still works.

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  Loupe
Posted By: Josh - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

Helpful tool if youre going all in on sharpening. Being able to see your progress up close up by monitoring your burr and scratch patterns will make your sessions more enjoyable.

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  Great product
Posted By: Michael - verified customer

Works well, and easy to use.

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  A very nice tool
Posted By: Pierre-Andre - verified customer

I really love this tool, it is small and easy to carry. The lens also makes it very big to be able to see all the details on a knives or mostly after sharpening this one. The reason why I give a 4/5 instead of 5/5 is because I find it annoying that the button to start the light is too small to find without looking right at it. Problem is that the leds are right next to this button so the moment you turn it on, you get flashed in the face and this thing is VERY bright. But, overall it is a very nice product and I recommend it for the ones who wants to have a better look onto their work.

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  20x lupe
Posted By: David wujcik - verified customer

Great product well built I like the led feature a lot you can see imperfections in your knife edge. Thanks to Mark and the city team for excellent customer service . I will be placing more orders in the future.

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  Another little gem from CKTG
Posted By: Ray M - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

I got this loupe with my sharpening stone set. I really wasn't expecting much. As an artist I have a drawer full of loupes...and none come even close to this one. Super clear lens. The led's are bright and well aimed. I use this for everything from checking my knife edges to my fine art prints and photographs. Perfect for checking my hifi turntable stylus too! An easy recommendation.

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  Product Review
Posted By: mjames howard - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

Nice to see the continuity of the burr up close when wet hands can sometimes deceive us. Helps me minimize the size of the burr created therein extending the life of the knife's material. Helpful and interesting but obviously not necessary.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Colin - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

This was recommended by Mark/forum and it works well and feels sturdy. However, 20x is just enough magnification to let you see your edge, I would strongly recommend getting a higher magnification. You can see big picture problems and grind differences but definitely not subtleties.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Mike - verified customer

The best you can expect for the price. Gets the job done and is affordable. Great value

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  Product Review
Posted By: Rod - verified customer

Very clear loop. Definitely shows the edge/imperfections.

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  Product Review
Posted By: jason pintel - verified customer

Best loop for the money I have seen good optics great bright light

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  Product Review
Posted By: IF - verified customer

I like this loupe for judging knife edges better than my 20x Belomo (which has better optics but really lacks built in illumination making it very hard to use on edges). But I like it less than the 60x Mini microscope that Mark sold me. My main concern with the 20x loupe is a very bright LED that leaves me partially blinded after use.

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  Product Review
Posted By: hunter - verified customer

love being able to get a close up view of my edge - great buy!

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  Product Review
Posted By: Mr.Magnus - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

This Loupe is my first one and i like it. only wish the on/off switch where on top and not under.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Allen B. - verified customer

Great loupe! Very bright light. You can really see your knife edge! Every knife sharpener should own one.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Ron Miller - verified customer

this is a great product. It has a lot of uses other than for sharpening. I also use it for things like seeing slivers to remove them, inspecting 0-rings for cracks, as well as looking at knife edges. This has been the best tool I have to provide feedback so that I can improve my sharpening ability.

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  Product Review
Posted By: ER - verified customer
1 people found this review helpful

This little guy has improved my sharpening skills incredibly.Examine the edge, notice rough spots... and concentrate on those areas. Repeat as needed - as simple as that.Bargain price for how much it'll improve your ability to develop a better, sharper edge.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Tyler - verified customer

Good product. Allows you to view the edge closer to see what kind of work you are doing.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Ozgur - verified customer

This is a nice loupe that does the job. I have a 10x loupe without light, and it does not work well on knives. Illumunation in a loupe is DEFINITELY a must to examine knives' edges. I gave 4 stars, becuase it is my first illunated loupe, I don't know any better for comparison. But, it does the job, and at that price, it is a very good buy.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Donnie - verified customer

Everyone needs one of these. You'll know how your edge looks with this. 20X is great, can't see a need for more.

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  Product Review
Posted By: Matt - verified customer

This loupe is my favorite as well. Not only does it have a great clear picture under 20X magnification, the LED light really enhances the picture. It's great for looking at your straight razor edges. This loupe is great!

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