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Diamond abrasives in this tool actually sharpen a knife rather than simply realign its edges, as most sharpeners and sharpening steels do. For right-handers and left-handers alike, it's simplicity itself to use. Grasp the handle and draw a straight-edge blade back and forth through the stage 1 guide 25 to 50 times to coarsely bevel it. Then move the blade to the stage 2 guide and draw back and forth 10 times through finer diamond crystals for the second, fine-edged bevel. Serrated blades go only through stage 2. By turning, rollers demonstrate that a blade is properly straight so it is being beveled at the precise angle required. Lightweight but tough, the sharpener is formed of silver and black plastic. It's 6-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches, small enough to take on a camping or hunting trip. --Fred Brack
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087877460076 Features: -Manual sharpener for straight edge and serrated blades.-Two stages for sharper, longer lasting edges.-100pct diamond abrasives optimized to sharpen straight edge and serrated edges.-Precision roller guides insure accurate angle control for foolproof sharpening.-Functional and attractive dust cover.-Made in USA.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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Bought one of these recently to replace an older model that had been well-used. (These do need replacing every once in a while, as the diamond grit wears down.) Thought I'd share some tips here.
First, let me point out that the turning wheels in the center are a guide to make you hold the knife upright. The wheels may not be turning throughout your "swipe" if you are using a thin-bladed knife.
Second, you should use a feather-light touch when "swiping." The cutting edge of the knife is very thin, and you do not want to push it down in the groove and damage it. Use a long, sweeping stroke, light and smooth.
Third, to get the best use of this sharpener, every so often you'll have to clean out the metal dust that collects in the grooves. If the bottom of the groove is silvery-shiny when you look down at it, take a small, stiff, clean brush and whisk the groove until the original gray appears again.
I believe that the two slots on this sharpener correspond to the last two (and most gentle) slots on the manufacturer's three slot electric sharpeners. Thus, the first slot sharpens and the second slot hones. The first slot won't be used as often as the second slot.
The edge you get with this gizmo probably won't be as nice as the edge you'd get from an expert hand on the whetstone, but it will keep the family kitchen knives cutting well for many years.
First, let me point out that the turning wheels in the center are a guide to make you hold the knife upright. The wheels may not be turning throughout your "swipe" if you are using a thin-bladed knife.
Second, you should use a feather-light touch when "swiping." The cutting edge of the knife is very thin, and you do not want to push it down in the groove and damage it. Use a long, sweeping stroke, light and smooth.
Third, to get the best use of this sharpener, every so often you'll have to clean out the metal dust that collects in the grooves. If the bottom of the groove is silvery-shiny when you look down at it, take a small, stiff, clean brush and whisk the groove until the original gray appears again.
I believe that the two slots on this sharpener correspond to the last two (and most gentle) slots on the manufacturer's three slot electric sharpeners. Thus, the first slot sharpens and the second slot hones. The first slot won't be used as often as the second slot.
The edge you get with this gizmo probably won't be as nice as the edge you'd get from an expert hand on the whetstone, but it will keep the family kitchen knives cutting well for many years.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
I got one of these recently, and put it to the ultimate test. I have an old "mixed" set of knives, which were dull beyond the ability of using the honing steel. At the time I got this sharpener, I also got a Brand New set of Sabatier Commercial knives, which had been hand sharpened from the factory.
The test was could I get the old knives to be as sharp as the brand new ones. The answer, No I couldn't. In a sense, this is unfair, since the old knives (with the exception of a Wustoff paring knife) are of lower quality. Further, the sharpener did restore the older knives to a very respectable edge. My old Hoffritz Chef's knife, for example was sharp enough to cut through a piece of paper held in one hand (a test recommended in the manual)with little effort. (The Sabatier Knife did this effortlessly).
One hint -- the manual says that a reasonably sharp knife can be sharpened in 20 or so strokes, while a dull knife might take 50. This, in my view understates the process. While my old knives were very dull, it took a couple of minutes per knife to get a good edge on them.
Overall, I recommend this product, for all but the best knives. I will probably have my Sabatier knives professionally sharpened, but will certainly use this for my second set of knives.
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
I work in a major hotel and everybody comes around to use my sharpener. Now I have to order sharpeners for some of the crew. We use to have a guy who used the oil/water stone. But this one is easier, faster and dummy-proof. It puts such a sharp edge on my knives I find myself sharpening knives for my family too. I bought it over a month ago and it still does a fantastic job. I have to have a sharp edge in order to get my work done faster. I can't recommend this toy enough. It's a great investment.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK
It's just OK. Sharpens with a lot of effort. Cheap plastic construction. It's gone through 12 sharpenings so far and not fallen apart. For the price, it's OK, not a great deal.
Published 2 months ago by BB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sharpener
This is the fifth one I've purchased as a gift. Does a wonderful job sharpening all knives and is easy to use..
Published 4 months ago by Lauren Broskow
2.0 out of 5 stars
gives the illusion of sharpness
If you have a knife that's not very good to begin with, it might be okay, because it does make a sharp blade to some extent. Read more
Published 11 months ago by bee guy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly Surprised!
Okay so I bought one for me and one for my brother without knowing how well it would work (or not). I used this on a Tramontina knife set that I received as a gift many years ago. Read more
Published on March 20, 2011 by A. Gehlke
5.0 out of 5 stars
.easy to use knife sharper
This knife sharper is excellent. I don't know what I am doing but it does an excellent job of sharping my knifes. The service was great. Read more
Published on August 24, 2010 by rosalie biteman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Must be a better way
It really didn't meet my expectations. I can get them mush sharper using a stone.
Published on June 6, 2010 by J. Crump
5.0 out of 5 stars
It Works!
Easy to use, follow the instructions for seriously sharp knives. We use it in a professional restaurant to keep the house knives sharp, it can take a dull knife to slicing through... Read more
Published on February 11, 2010 by JD
3.0 out of 5 stars
decent
This puts a decent edge on your basic knives. I use it with some pretty cheap (farberware and some unknowns) knives that need to be sharpened often. Read more
Published on February 8, 2010 by dnicely
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
This knife sharpener,according to my wife, is fantastic! She bought 3 more to give to her fellow employees!!!!
Published on February 5, 2010 by Steven L. Stokke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than others
I normally sharpen knives with a stone/oil and then finish with a steel. But...as a shortcut, I have tried other such devices as this, and this one really makes a nice difference... Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by Baker
