12 best knife sharpeners

The Japanese say: "The heart and soul of the cook are in the knife." To prepare delicious dishes, you need not only skill, but also a good toolkit - a sharp knife. With it, you can qualitatively cut into any products, saving time. The dull one will only crush, forcing the user to exert great efforts to butcher meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc. There are knives on sale that do not require sharpening, but more often it is a marketing ploy. As time passes, the person who buys such a tool notices that he, like the ordinary one, starts to get blunt. We advise you not to give in to advertising tricks, but to get a good sharpener. She will always have a sharp knife in the kitchen. Sharpeners come in many varieties, and each has its own advantages. Since the home kitchen does not have a large number of knives, you can choose any type of knife.

Do not confuse sharpening with editing. The first option involves cutting the metal from the sheet to form a sharp edge. The second - without cutting changes the angle of the cutting part, as a result of which even imperceptible to the eye dents and other defects are aligned. Editing is done with musat, ceramic discs.

Expertex expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ prepared a rating, selecting for him the 12 best sharpeners for knives.

How to choose a knife sharpener

1. Varieties. There are three main categories: fully manual, mechanical and electrical. Grinding bars, which only a professional can cope with, are manual. After all, it is necessary to choose the correct stone size, angle and be very careful in the process, so as not to get hurt, and sharpeners with fixed rods located at an angle of 20 and 25 degrees, where you need to vertically to drive a knife, which simplifies the work. By mechanical can be attributed to the classic sharpeners with a table stop, characterized by compactness, ease of use and safety; vacuum, with one or two grinding zones and a special suction cup, with which fixing takes place on the table; sharpeners in the form factor of brass knuckles - are worn on the arm, and despite the fact that the sharpening does not last long, because of convenience and low cost, they are excellent for use in the country. Electric little knives are portable and compact devices that allow you to quickly and effortlessly sharpen a knife of any length and thickness. After the procedure, the tool remains sharp for a long time; if this is your priority, then choose an electric sharpener. Musat is not a sharpener, serves to edit the cutting edge. Used in the final stage of sharpening, in order to achieve greater sharpness and increase the period during which the knife will remain sharp. Musat can be used when the tool is slightly blunt to trim the blade. Since the musat does not remove metal from the web, the service life of the knife increases significantly. In restaurants, chefs use musat dozens of times a day, because the process takes a few seconds.
2. Knife material. For steel knives, you need to purchase sharpeners with abrasives that are harder than steel tools. It may be pottery, diamond dust, carbides or Arkansas stone.For ceramic knives (made of black and white zirconia ceramics), only diamond-coated abrasives are suitable, as ceramics are a rather fragile material that, if mishandled, can break.
3. Price segment. Hand sharpeners with metal discs, as well as coarse grained bars, will cost the least - 300-500 r. For natural and synthetic stones, the simplest electric and manual models will have to pay 500-3 thousand rubles. Fine-grained and two-layer combined bars, two-stage, three-stage, electric with the possibility of mechanical polishing are in the range of 3-10 thousand rubles. Professional devices belonging to the group of grinding stations with diamond abrasives, and having a three-stage grinding will cost 10 thousand rubles or more.

Ranking of the best knife sharpeners

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best manual knife sharpeners	1	Profi Cook PC-MS 1090	1 750 ₽
	2	Rondell rd-323	891 ₽
	3	Fiskars 120740	850 ₽
	4	TimA TMK-001	590 ₽
The best electric knife sharpeners	1	Chef's Choice 120	15 590 ₽
	2	KitchenIQ 50073	3 671 ₽
	3	Sititek hozjajka 31M	2 790 ₽
The best sharpeners for knives with AliEkspress	1	Saim fsda	4 870 ₽
	2	Ruixin PRO III	1 350 ₽
	3	NUOTEN ND-073	680 ₽
	4	Findking MDQ001	270 ₽
	5	Knife sharpener	150 ₽

The best manual knife sharpeners

Profi Cook PC-MS 1090

Rating: 4.9

In the first place in the rating category is a tabletop manual sharpener with an abrasive of diamond grinding stone. Effectively and quickly cope with sharpening, you only need to put the blade in the slot point down, having spent several times on himself. Grinding coal is optimal, prevents damage to the metal fabric and prevents the formation of scratches. There are three slots for different stages: preliminary, fine and coarse sharpening. This approach allows you to handle even very dull knives. The case of laconic design is made of stainless steel. It takes up very little space, so you can store the sharpener in a drawer with spoons, forks, knives, then the product will always be at hand.

Rondell rd-323

Rating: 4.8

The second position goes to the model of a manual sharpener with abrasive plates with natural diamond coating and profiled ceramic plates. The product not only sharpens knives perfectly, but also fixes the result so that the sharpening is maintained for a long time. To return the sharpness, it is enough to hold the blade 10-15 times first in the first slot, then in the second. The user does not have to put much effort, strongly pressing on the knife. On the bottom of the case there are six legs with rubberized pads, providing reliable fixation. The case itself has a soft touch coating, so when you hold the sharpener with your hand, the risk of slipping is minimized.

Fiskars 120740

Rating: 4.7

The third line is occupied by a manual sharpener for knives and kitchen hatchets. If you like to cook and use for cutting not only knives, but also hatchets, then you should pay attention to this device. The body is made of durable plastic. The user has one slot equipped with ceramic discs. Thanks to the ergonomic design, it is easy to hold the sharpener in your hand during the process. Users note that the sharpener makes the blade so sharp that after the procedure the knife is able to produce very thin slices. Cutting veins, cartilage, cutting raw buryak has become much easier, as was also mentioned in the responses of the hostess.

TimA TMK-001

Rating: 4.7

The fourth is a manual sharpener with metal and ceramic incisors. The design, like all analogues, is simple.The case has a convenient ergonomic handle, and the rubberized inserts are located below, not allowing the device to slide on the surface on which the sharpener is installed. The upper part with a silicone insert ensures comfortable grip with your hand without slipping. The device is equipped with two slots: for the main (coarse) and final (fine) sharpening. A two-step approach to the processing of the blade allows you to extend the life of the blade sharpness. You can sharpen only steel knives, for ceramic it is better to purchase another model. Included comes an extra block with cutters.

The best electric knife sharpeners

Chef's Choice 120

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is an American-made electric sharpener, suitable for grinding ordinary and serrated (serrated) knives. It handles the web in three stages: on the first one, rough grinding with diamond coated abrasive discs takes place, the first bevel is formed; on the second - with a fine-grained abrasive, a second bevel is formed; on the third - even smaller ceramic abrasives grind and polish the blade, creating a third final bevel, characterized by sharpness. The user can independently choose a combination of stages to obtain various results. Sharpener can also be used to handle folding, hunting, travel, sports, fishing and other knives.

KitchenIQ 50073

Rating: 4.8

The second position is occupied by an electric device for sharpening knives, recognized as the best in terms of quality-price ratio. The model is much cheaper than the leading one in the category, but it is not inferior in quality and practicality. The case with a metal insert looks massive, so initially it seems that the device will weigh a lot, but it is not. The sharpener differs in ease and neutral design. There are rubberized inserts on the bottom so that the device does not slide on the table surface. Sharpening can only knives made of stainless, alloyed or carbon steel. Processing of gear tools is allowed only in the polishing slot. Simple and clear instructions included.

Sititek hozjajka 31M

Rating: 4.7

The third line gets an electric knife sharpener, characterized by high power. The device works in two stages, first sharpening, and then grinding the canvas. The device is equipped with professional discs made of corundum and ceramics, thanks to which the device sharpens even very dull knives in minutes. Using the guides, you can create the right angle of grinding. The body is equipped with legs with suction cups, firmly fixing the sharpener on the surface.

The best sharpeners for knives with AliEkspress

Saim fsda

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is an electric sharpener, characterized by multifunctionality. The model is suitable not only for sharpening a variety of knives, but also for processing screwdrivers, scissors and other tools. The device has six grooves with various abrasives that provide sharpness of the blade. High power reduces processing time, allowing for 1-2 minutes to return the fabric in working condition. To protect the manufacturer has provided an automatic shutdown, which is triggered during overheating. This saves the motor from failure. The body is made of high quality plastic. Users note that the device does not emit any odors. Among the majority of similar sharpeners, this model stands out due to excellent results.

Ruixin PRO III

Rating: 4.8

The second line gets a professional manual sharpener. The housing of the device has a vacuum sucker at the base, with which the device is securely attached to the surface so as not to slide off during the honing procedure. Users mark the high speed of sharpening. Abrasive sticks of different grit (120, 320, 600, 1500 units) attached to plastic slats make it easy to sharpen the blade. Color marking sharpening angles (10, 15, 20, 25 to 30 degrees) helps orient in the process. The device is also suitable for scissors, screwdrivers and other tools.

NUOTEN ND-073

Rating: 4.7

The third position goes to a manual knife sharpener with a large base having a rubberized insert to prevent slipping. Thanks to the ergonomic body, it fits perfectly in the palm, does not slip out during the sharpening process. On the body there are four slots: two for normal and two for Japanese asymmetric sharpening. The model is able to handle knives of any length. Users also note that the metal web can be of any thickness. For perfect sharpening, you need to hold the cutting edge just 6-7 times.

Findking MDQ001

Rating: 4.6

The fourth is a manual sharpener, processing the fabric in two stages (coarse and fine sharpening). The body is made of high quality plastic. At the base there are legs that prevent slipping and ensure reliable fixation. Due to the small size (10 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm), the device fits comfortably in your hand, adding convenience when working. Two notches under the fingers are responsible for ergonomics. Suitable for processing metal knives, and for ceramic it is better to find another model, as this may, with careless use, lead to tool breakage. Most user reviews have a positive rating for this product - people received a product of better quality than expected.

Knife sharpener

Rating: 4.5

In fifth place in the category budget manual sharpener. On the site you can buy it for only 150 p. At the base of the body there is a vacuum suction cup that provides an anti-slip effect. You can attach the device not only to the table, but also to the tile. A special arrow clearly shows how to put the knives into the grooves in order to sharpen at the right angle. Users complain that sharpening is enough for a short time, only for 2-3 days. Considering the low cost and the short time required for grinding, we recommend the product to be purchased, because the device can be used to undercut the knives every day.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.