Even expensive professional knives made from advanced alloys are periodically dull. As a result, they cannot effectively perform the tasks for which they are intended. To fix this problem, you need to choose a kitchen knife sharpener.
Such a thing is almost indispensable in a modern kitchen, but, depending on the type of knives and the user's requirements, it is worth giving preference to different types of devices. Our ranking of the best knife sharpeners will help you decide on the best buying solution among manual and electric options, as well as water stones. Let's explore the top rankings in 2020.
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The best manual knife sharpeners
Knife sharpener BORNER three-zone, tabletop, light green
A good BORNER hand knife sharpener opens up the view. This is as simple as possible, but, at the same time, quite an effective kitchen device. It can be used to maintain the sharpness of new knives or restore life to old knives. The universal kitchen knife sharpener has three zones:
- Sharpening... Pobeditovye cutters allow for rough cutting of the blade. This area can be omitted if the knife is not too dull.
- Edit... Diamond rods for finer processing.
- Debugging... Ceramic zone that allows you to remove the smallest irregularities.
The classic BORNER sharpener is perfect for all types of outdoor and kitchen knives, excluding ceramics. The blades are sharpened at a 23 degree angle.
Knife sharpener metal-ceramic Tima TMK-001
The Tima TMK-001 manual mechanical sharpener will seem quite familiar to most buyers. This is not surprising, since dozens of other manufacturers use a similar design solution.
The device consists of a main frame, the shape, weight and rubberized base of which provide a comfortable grip and stability, as well as a block with two sharpening zones. The latter is removable and can be purchased separately. Such an element costs an average of 250 rubles, which is about half the price of the best budget sharpener for simple kitchen knives from Tima.
Kitchen knife sharpener Mayer & amp Boch MB-26003
The Mayer & Boch brand is considered one of the leaders in the quality sharpening segment. Kitchen accessories of this brand are always distinguished by excellent quality, convenience and, importantly, attractive cost.
Recommendation! Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher or use abrasive detergents.
So, the MB-26003 model can be found for about 900 rubles. For this amount, the consumer will receive three sharpening zones:
- Tungsten is the ideal blade for sharpening knives.
- Diamond - for coarse stainless steel sharpening.
- Ceramic is an excellent rod for removing bumps and fine turning.
If desired, the Mayer & Boch MB-26003 main unit can be replaced with a new one. But it is not so easy to find it on sale.However, this handy sharpener can serve for many years, even with frequent use, because it is produced in Germany.
RSCHEF S1602
The RSCHEF S1602 universal knife and scissor sharpener is one of the most interesting solutions in the category up to a thousand rubles. This device has three knife slots, as well as one for sharpening scissors.
The abrasive surfaces of a high-quality knife sharpener are metal and ceramics, allowing for coarse sharpening and fine grinding. Other advantages of the S1602 include its attractive appearance, excellent build and clever design, thanks to which the RSCHEF is comfortable to hold on the table. On average, for a good sharpening of one knife, the consumer will have to perform 10-15 movements, which is slightly more than stated by the manufacturer.
The best machine tools and electric knife sharpeners
Grinding machine Ganzo Touch Pro Ultra (GTPU)
If you require the highest quality of sharpening of kitchen knives, then pay attention to Touch Pro Ultra. It is the most popular model from Ganzo and is the choice of users who want to quickly and efficiently achieve sharp blades.
For convenience, the knife is fixed in the machine at a predetermined angle to ensure uniform sharpening. Then it is processed using stones-strips that are fixed on the moving part of the Touch Pro Ultra. The consumer can independently purchase the stones he needs, but four elements for grinding and sharpening knives are already provided in the delivery set:
- coarse, 120 and 320 grit;
- medium grain size with an indicator of 600 grit;
- fine grain 1500 grit.
The Ganzo is made of durable ABS plastic and stainless steel. Touch Pro Ultra is great for all common types of knives, including not only kitchen knives, but also folding and hunting knives.
Sharpener Luazon LTE-01 Gray 1170133
Multifunctional electric sharpener Luazon LTE-01 Gray 1170133 is the perfect choice for your price. On the Internet, this device is available for about 600 rubles, which is cheaper than many hand tools. The Luazon sharpener is not only perfect for all types of knives (except for ceramic and coated models), but also allows you to sharpen scissors and even screwdrivers!
The user can achieve the desired sharpness of the blades in just 10-15 seconds. The electric knife sharpener is even designed for serrated blades. The power of LTE-01 Gray 1170133 is 20 W, and the device is powered from a regular outlet.
Electric knife-blade Sititek "Mistress 31M"
The first place in the category is occupied by a rather expensive but extremely effective device - Mistress 31M from the Sititek brand. The average cost of this device is 2,500 rubles, but, according to reviews of the sharpener from its real customers, it deserves to spend such funds.
Power Mistress 31M is 40 W, which allows you to quickly and efficiently sharpen even very dull blades. The best electric knife sharpener in our ranking is equipped with high-strength corundum discs, which have many advantages:
- sharpening speed;
- blade processing quality;
- durability of discs;
- ease of cleaning the device;
- versatility.
Due to the well thought-out shape, the sharpener fits well in the hand, and the strictly specified sharpening angle provides not only professional sharpness of knives, but also its preservation for a long time. The whole procedure is performed in two stages:
- Forming the cutting edge.
- Final finishing and polishing of the knife.
This sharpening principle guarantees the elimination of pot holes, irregularities and chips on the blade.
The best sharpening stones for knives
Diamond sharpening stone additional Ganzo D100
Sometimes it is not enough just to choose a good sharpener for price and quality, because it may require additional accessories. So, Ganzo D100 cannot be used as an independent device, since it is intended for machines, including the Touch Pro Ultra described above.
The sharpening block in question is quite coarse (100 grit), so it is suitable for leveling deformed blades, quickly removing gouges on them, restoring severely dull knives, and so on.If for these tasks you purchase thinner stones, then to achieve a similar result you will have to spend many times more time.
Adjusting to the final state will require the purchase of additional bars with a smaller grain size. Please note that under normal conditions you should not try to sharpen the blades on stones over one and a half thousand grit. The resulting pungency will be excessive for the average kitchen.
Sharpening stone Fissman 18 х 6 х 1.5 cm # 1000 2975
The Fissman company is known among consumers for its high quality products and attractive pricing policy. The Danish brand has also proven itself in the sharpening stone segment. The model with the index 2975 has a grit of 1000 grit and is suitable for fine work with knives.
But, as noted above, too "killed" knives should not be sharpened immediately on this bar. If done correctly, a good whetstone will allow you to achieve a sharpness that allows you to cut paper sheets by weight. However, in this case there are no guides, so you need to learn how to correctly set the angle "by eye".
Experts recommend sticking to about 30 degrees. For simplicity, you can purchase an additional accessory for the stone sharpener, allowing you to effortlessly set the blade at the correct inclination.
Knife sharpener Ace ASH105, diamond coated - Ace
If you love to travel and hike, where you often need a sharp blade, then a useful tool such as a travel knife sharpener is a must to add to your backpack.
One of the best solutions in this segment is the Ace ASH105. This sharpener contains two 360 and 600 grit diamond stones. Considering that camping knives are commonly used for cutting and sharpening branches, slicing food on a variety of hard surfaces and similar tasks, these surfaces are enough for any user.
If sharpened excessively, it can go off even faster than a coarser one. In general, according to reviews about the Ace ASH105 stone, we can conclude that this device is very convenient and of high quality, which, with an average price of 675 rubles, are important advantages.
Which knife sharpener to choose for the home
For convenience, we have divided the review of the best knife sharpeners according to reviews into 3 groups. The first includes hand tools. Phenomenal sharpness cannot be achieved with their help, but for an average kitchen, the result is more than enough.
In addition, the average price tag of such solutions is equal to a modest 600 rubles, which makes them the best choice for buyers on a budget.
From the second category, we recommend paying attention to the machine from Ganzo and the electric sharpener from Sititek. If the cost of the latter is too high for you, then LTE-01, which is in the same price category as mechanical models, will be a good alternative. It also includes stones that close our rating.
And among them there is an interesting model Ace ASH105, which will be appreciated by fans of hiking.
In my opinion, the sititech knife deservedly took first place. We use this ourselves, we gave it to our parents. It works reliably everywhere, sharpens knives quickly and efficiently.
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