Top rated Knife sharpeners
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Victorinox Dual knife sharpener
No more dull blades. The elegant and easy-to-use knife sharpener keeps your knives as sharp as they were on the first day. This stylish tool features ceramic wheels and a grinding stone, and it is no larger than a ballpoint pen. Keep it handy and regularly sharpen your knives. Key features: portable, ceramic wheels for fine sharpening, grinding stone for coarse sharpening.
2. Kai Shun combination sharpening stone 300/1000 grain
Test winner of the large sharpening stone test by Stiftung Warentest. The Kai Shun combination whetstone was awarded the test winner title in the sharpening stones category with a score of 2.0 in Stiftung Warentest 01/2010. With its two sides, the combination whetstone from Kai offers a grit of 300 and 1000. The finer grit allows for easy resharpening of blades by rubbing them evenly under light pressure over the wet stone. The coarser side of the Kai whetstone is recommended for removing small cosmetic defects on the blade. Before using the Kai whetstone, it should be fully submerged in water for about 10 minutes. During sharpening, a light film of water should always be present on the surface of the Kai whetstone. The Kai whetstone can be used for both single-bevel and double-bevel knives.
3. Victorinox Kitchen steel
Only sharp knives bring joy to cooking, and lasting cutting performance also depends on the regular use of a honing steel. Ergonomically shaped handles allow the tools to sit comfortably in the hand.
4. Victorinox Knife sharpener
Quickly, easily and safely sharpen every straight-edged knife in your drawer to its precision-cutting best with our Knife Sharpener, which is ergonomically designed for the safest possible handling. This piece’s sharpening mechanism consists of V-shaped plates formed of carbide metal, which have been placed at an optimal angle inside the design’s outer structure. Because these can be turned during the course of the sharpener’s life, it can be relied upon to give its users years of service.
5. Kai Shun combi sharpening stone 400/1000 grain
The grindstone is floating in the practical plastic holder, which allows the grindstone to dry quickly from both sides. The plastic holder is additionally equipped with a drain channel and a collecting basin for water, from which the grindstone can be moistened with water again and again during the grinding process.
One side for sharpening the blade, one side for sharpening the edge.
Waterstones are classified according to their grain size: Rough stones for shaping and grinding of cut-outs and notches have a grain size of approx. 80-220, grinding stones 800-2000 and polishing stones 3000-12000.
6. Kai Combination whetstone
The Kai combination whetstone has a grit of 3000/6000. This combination whetstone allows for both sharpening and polishing knives. It is suitable for sharpening high-quality Japanese Damascus and Solingen knives. The combination whetstone is used wet: soak the stone in water for about 10 minutes before use.
7. Fiskars Axe and knife sharpener
With separate adjustment for the optimal angle and differently wide guides for axes and knives. Easy and quick to adjust by simply sliding the inner part. Pictograms illustrate the settings for the user. Anti-slip points on the underside and suitable for both right and left-handed users. Weight: 90 g. Tool type: sharpening and grinding tool. Steel type: stainless.
8. Chef's Choice Trizor XV
The 15 Trizor XV combines the strength and durability of the Trizor edge with the flawless, ultra-sharp 15-degree XV technology. The 15 Trizor XV is suitable for both straight and serrated (wavy) knives and allows for the creation of the Trizor cutting edge on European, American, and Asian blades. It can also convert conventional, factory-made 20-degree edges of household knives into high-performance Trizor XV 15-degree edges. The Chef’s Choice Trizor three-stage sharpening system gives the blade three facets, making the cutting edge stronger. Thanks to the three different bevels formed on each facet, the knives stay sharper much longer than ordinary sharpened edges. The advanced, patented flexible guide system allows for precise control of the sharpening angle. The 3-stage Edge-Select system provides optimal versatility and offers the perfect edge for every cutting task: 100% diamond-coated grinding wheels in stages 1 and 2 for pre-sharpening and sharpening; flexible honing and polishing wheels in stage 3 for a specially sharp cutting edge. It sharpens all kitchen and household knives with straight and serrated blades, as well as modern Asian knives and traditional, simply beveled Japanese knives.
9. DMT Simple-Sharp
Fine diamond for a razor-sharp cutting edge. Faster sharpening than with conventional stones thanks to the nized monocrystalline diamond surface. No oil required, dry sharpening. Solid construction for years of performance and reliable service.
10. DMT Diamond Whetstone
A beautiful hardwood box containing three 6-inch Diamond Whetstone sharpeners makes a perfect gift. One of DMT's most popular sharpening stones, it is suitable for home or shop use, offering a sharpening surface to meet a variety of edge care needs. The extra-fine diamond (9 micron / 1200 mesh) polishes and refines a razor edge after sharpening with a coarser diamond. The fine (25 micron / 600 mesh) sharpens to a razor-sharp edge, while the coarse (45 micron / 325 mesh) quickly restores a neglected edge. Stone size: 6" x 2" x 3/4". Box dimensions: 7.75" x 7.25" x 1.25". The box includes rubber feet. Sharpening with diamonds is fast and easy; no messy oils are needed—sharpen dry or with water. The durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service. For proper tool maintenance, woodworkers, chefs, and other professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT products. Made in the USA.
