Editorial Review

This tenderizer not only hastens the cooking and marinating time of meats, fish, and poultry, it also significantly improves the flavor and texture of gamier meats such as venison or pheasant. In addition, the tenderizing process reduces shrinkage during cooking, so meat retains much of its original, pre-cooked size. 48, razor-sharp, stainless-steel prongs aligned in three rows of 16 blades each; pierce any cut of meat--including entire roasts, chickens, or turkeys. This tool can be used to prep food for any cooking method, whether it be grilling, baking, braising, broiling, or roasting. A rectangular-shaped, plastic handle and plastic cover safely contain the tool’s super-sharp blades during storage. For easy cleanup and hygienic safety, the tenderizer is dishwasher-safe. Deni’s parent company, Keystone Manufacturing Company, provides a two-year, limited warranty on this product. Read more

Features

• Tenderizes meats to reduce cooking/marinating time, meat shrinkage
• Improves taste and texture of all types and cuts of meat, fish, poultry
• 48, precision, razor-sharp stainless-steel blades; 3 rows of 16 each
• Protective, plastic cover for storage and safety
• Dishwasher-safe; 2-year limited warranty

Reviews (10)

Great Product
I must admit. I was a little skeptical about what kind of quality I was going to get by spending over $20 for this thing. The quality far exceeded my expectaions, as it is a hefty, sturdy, well made product. It works well.

Tender at LAST!
I'm blown away! With 48 blades, this product really does the job quickly and quietly.No more BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! echoing off the walls which only produced a flat but still tough piece of meat.I'd gladly pay twice the cost for the Deni because it works!It's very sturdy, very sharp and easy to clean in the DW.I'm using cheaper cuts of meat sucessfully in recipes I had stored away because of toughness or price.Marinating is faster and more effective, cooking time can be reduced.Keep it away from kids.Protect your countertop.The best kitchen gadget I ever bought!!!

Excellent item, but.....
I use the tenderizer every time I grill meat.It really works like a charm.And you get a li'l work out in too.The only drawback is cleaning.I seem to remember reading that it is easy as tossing into dishwasher.Well, youwill find small pieces of meat stuck between the blades.Be careful with this since it is raw meat.It is easily disassenbled to be further cleaned.Or just use an old toothbrush to dislodge meat.Oh yeah.Blades are REALLY sharp.Be careful. ... Read more

Features

• FAST! Sharpens and hones quickly
• Easy! No special skills required
• Pro Results! Real Professional edges
• Versatile! Sharpens any knife brand

Reviews (5)

does what it's supposed to
Tried this on my favorite but often dull chefs knife and after 4-6 strokes was very very sharp.Works great as promised.casing cheap so not sure how long that will last or if it will hamper it's operation. compact, stores well, would be great for motor home or other small kitchen.For $29, makes me wonder what the $99 version does that Amazon also carries. knocked a star off for the cheap plastic case.

Side snaps not acceptable
While the sharpener seems to live up to its original intent, the side snaps designed to hold the unit closed when not in use are cheap and detach easily. One of mine came apart when I first opened the sharpener.

Easy to use
I'm a cook and I recommend this product. It's practical, light and easy to use. The Furi knives and this sharpener are fantastic! ... Read more

Editorial Review

All kitchen and sporting knives, whether professional quality or inexpensive, need a blade tune-up now and then. This electric sharpener produces razor-sharp edges using the same rapidly rotating Sapphirite grinding wheels used by professional shops. A two-stage system allows knives to be ground and sharpened on the Stage 1 half of the machine, and then honed on the Stage 2 half. Blade guides hold the knife at the ideal sharpening angle for each side of the blade, as it is drawn slowly towards the user and kept parallel to the countertop. The sharpener is suitable for knives made of alloy, carbon, or stainless steel; it is perfectly normal for sparks to fly when knives of high carbon steel come in contact with the Sapphirite wheels. Non-electric serrated knives that are only serrated on one side can also be sharpened with this machine. Three suction cups on the bottom hold the sharpener securely on a table or countertop, and two receptacles underneath catch metal filings for disposal. The sharpener measures 8-1/4 by 5-3/4 by 4 inches, and is covered by a two-year warranty against defects. Read more

Features

• Electric sharpener produces razor-sharp knives in just minutes
• Uses professional grade sapphirite sharpening wheels
• Blade guides automatically hold knife at the ideal angle
• 2-stage system sharpens, then hones blades
• 8-1/4 by 5-3/4 by 4 inches; 2-year warranty

Reviews (36)

Dull
Well, I go by alot of reviews on Amazon here, but I disagree with the ones here now, maybe I bougth the lemon, I've had this for a couple of years and have never had a good sharp edge on my knives, I am sure both wheels are the same grit and the the sharpening looks the same on both wheels, I've gone back to using my file to sharpen and in 20 to 30 seconds I can sharpen my knives with a razor edge where this machine only takes the flat spots off.

Great Knife Sharpener
This sharpener puts a razor edge on knives. I had a draw of dull knives that I was going to throw out. After using this sharpener, these old dull knives are better than new.

Impressive
What a great tool.I've tried sharpening using a steel, and I find I don't have the talent to do it well.I've bought other sharpeners, like the Mouse magnet and the ones on the backs of can openers, but this sharpener is the best of them all.
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Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Cookware    4. (Cook Ware)    5. Kitchen    6. Cutlery    7. Knives   

Editorial Review

It may seem like a contradiction, but sharp knives are the safest. With a clean edge, a knife is more predictable and easier to control. If you've purchased a top-of-the-line knife, maintaining the quality of the blade ensures maximum value from your investment. This Chef's Choice knife sharpener performs professional-quality sharpening on any knife, from gourmet knives to hunting knives--even serrated knives can be sharpened with this machine. For top-quality edges, there are two sharpening and honing stages, which use 100 percent diamond abrasives, and a final polishing stage. Each stage uses precision angle guides to create a unique Trizor-Plus edge for maximum sharpness and durability, while a magnetic pad collects residue so the machine is easy to clean and maintain. While a sharp knife is indeed a safe knife, it's wise to use caution with your newly sharpened knives, as they'll be sharper than you expect. Read more

Features

• Three-stage precision sharpening
• Works for gourmet chef's knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, serrated knives
• 100 percent diamond abrasive will never detemper
• Unique Trizor-Plus edge provides greater sharpness and durability
• Three-year household warranty

Reviews (63)

Sharp but not cutting edge...
I was expecting to create a knife edge that I could shave with. Well, maybe not that sharp, but sharp enough to cut a piece of paper like butter. Maybe I've seen too many movies. Anyway, the sharpener is easy to use but the full verdict is not out yet. Thus far, thus good.

Sharp enought to shave
An excellent product.The directions are clear and simple and following them results in a very, very sharp knife in just a few seconds.I have been sharpening knives for all my friends and relatives.The results couldn't be better

Super Sharpener
Just as advertised!This sharpener is great!Knives that were very dull now slide right through anything being sliced! Sorry I waited so long to get this sharpener! The price held me back- but it's worth every penny! ... Read more

Features

• Perfect for all brands and knives, the sharpener includes professional sharpening, steeling and stropping stages.
• Precision angle guides helps create edges superior in performance to original factory edges.
• Sharpens both fine edge and serrated blades; produces steeled edges of unmatched quality, sharpness and consistency.
• Re-sharpens all knives- kitchen, household, Asian style knives, sports and pocket knives with minimum metal removal.
• 3 stages- 100% diamond stage in stage 1; super hardened miniature steel in stage 2; and flexible stropping disks in stage 3.

Reviews (1)

Chefs Choice M130 Professional Sharpening Station
From the description of the M130 I was expecting to receive a machine that would be the answer to all of my sharpening problems, but it was not to be. It took many repetitions of dragging my kitchen knives through the number one and number three sharpening wheels before I got any results that resembled what the instruction manual indicated I should get. I'm hoping with time andpractice I can become better adept at putting a professional edge on my kitchen knives, but I would hesitate to recommend the M130 to a novice like myself. Spend less and try one of the less fancy models. You'll probably do just as well. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A smart innovation from Furi, the TechEdge professional knife sharpening system is a high-speed, manual way to restore keen edges to straight-blade kitchen knives. Intended for the busy chef or serious home cook, the system takes knives through three stages--reshaping, coarse honing, and fine honing--in a series of simple steps. The Edge Restorer works first, using two tungsten carbide cutters to restore new angles to a rounded edge. The cutters adjust easily for different cutting edge angles and are much faster and more accurate than a stone. The second phase uses the Diamond Fingers Sharpener, a set of six stainless-steel spring fingers that are bonded with 450-grit crushed industrial diamonds. More exact and consistent than a steel, the fingers automatically set correct cutting angles and create a fine micro-serration that is perfect for most kitchen knives. Extra-fine cutting knives, like those used for filleting and boning, get a final honing from the Tech Hone Fingers, a device similar to the Diamond Fingers but with a coarse striated surface that creates a fine finish. All three sharpening pieces fit snugly into the Tech Edge base, which has a long handle and a wire safety guard to protect fingers and hands. The base folds flat to fit into the included snap-shut carrying along with all the other parts of the system for tidy transport. Furi also includes a generous 25-year warranty. Read more

Features

• 3-step manual system for restoring keen edges to straight-blade knives
• Designed for the professional chef or dedicated home cook
• Includes tools for reshaping, coarse honing, and fine honing
• Ergonomic and finger-safe handle design assembles in a few seconds
• Includes wire safety guard and snap-shut carrying case

Reviews (9)

Furi Ease
I found the Furi Pro Knife system to be a little intimidating when I first removed it from the box. However, I took the time to watch the included 'Rachel demo video' which showed how extremely easy it was to use. Not only was it easy, but it really does work. Knives I've had for ages were given new life, as well as my Furi knives which was my initial reason for purchase. I wish it came with a better case to store it in though, I don't foresee it lasting too long.

Excellent knife sharpener!
I bought the Furi knife sharpener to keep my Furi 7-Inch Gusto Grip knife sharp.I also used it on my old knives and what a positive difference it made!Even my cheapo knives are sharp.I used to use one of those electric sharpeners that you pull the knife through but always got poor to mediocre results.The Furi sharpener is so easy to use and does a great job every time I've used it.I'm very pleased with this purchase!

Furi Pro Knife Sharpener
I am a confirmed sharp knife-aloholic and have experimented with nearly every tool to keep a razor sharp edge on all the knives in my collection. The things I look for in a sharpener in order of priority are:
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Features

• easy draw through motion.
• Nonslip rubberized feet for sure grip
• Sharpens in 3 or 4 strokes
• Floating round sharpening rod conforms to angle of scissors
• V-shaped cutting head with two crossed carbide blades

Reviews (4)

Worth picking up for your fine knives
I knew that my sharpening steel skills were not ideal.I was able to get a sharp blade but it didn't seem to hold very long.When I saw that Wusthof had a sharpener, I knew it would be worth having.Already knowing the quality of their products, I was certain this would be the same.
Wusthof Knife and Scissor Sharpener...The Best!
The Wusthof Knife sharpener is a great product.It's great to be able to chop veggies and trim meats with a nice sharp knife again!

Fine hone
I love being able to sharpen my scissors.I also think this sharpener does a great job on my knives.I've used other similar sharpeners, and this one is not better or worse, but it does include the scissors section. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This electric sharpener is so simple to use that knivespractically sharpen themselves. It puts a professional-style edge onany kitchen or sporting knife (except serrated knives). Becausemagnetic guides hold a blade at the proper angles, no guesswork isinvolved. You simply grip your knife loosely and pull it lightlythrough the sharpener's slots without pressing down. Key to this knifesharpener's performance is the two different stages: the sharpeningstage and the second honing stage, which polishes the blade to a razoredge. Those two stages create different bevels, putting a "shoulder" onan edge instead of sharpening with a single bevel. The shoulderstrengthens the edge so it lasts longer. For each stage there is a pairof slots, and the slots use 100 percent diamond abrasives for hardness.The sharpener measures 7 inches long, 4-1/4 inches high, and 3-3/4inches deep and carries a two-year warranty against defects. Read more

Features

• 100 percent diamond abrasives sharpen carbon and stainless-steel knives
• First stage sharpens blade, second hones razor edge
• Magnetic guides hold blade at proper angles; no need to press down
• Double-bevel edge is sharper and lasts longer than factory or professional edges
• 1-year warranty against defects

Reviews (23)

Complex sharpener
This sharpener does not do the job as easily as stated by the info on the site. It takes to long to sharpen the knives.Matter of fact I still have not been able to put a razor sharp blade on any of my knives.I would not purchase this sharpener.

Amazing results in a short time
I bought this at Target and didn't expect much.To my surprise the first knives I sharpened cut like butter through a thick orange peel right away. I did four more knives in succession, each one really dull, and they now are like new. I highly recommend this. It really beats the cheap, hand-held variety, especially if you have a drawer-full of old knives that need sharpening.

Just take your time
It took a little longer than the directions said it would, but this sharpener got my kitchen knives very sharp.I would recommend it.
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Subjects:  1. Knives    2. (Knife)    3. Electric Knife Sharpeners    4. Sharpening   

Editorial Review

Recommended for sharpening Global knives but not necessarilythose from other manufacturers, this device employs two ceramicwheels--one coarse, the other fine--to return a dull knife to workingorder. Using the sharpener is simple and easy. Fill the wheels'compartment with water so your blade is continuously washed while it'sbeing sharpened. Then draw a knife seven or eight times through thecoarse (white) wheel. Then draw your blade seven or eight times throughthe fine (pink) wheel to bring it back to life. The sharpener's plastichandle is shaped so it can be gripped firmly and safely and has a soft,rubber-like insert for comfort. Read more

Features

• Two ceramic wheels (coarse and fine) sharpen knives
• Recommended for Global knives only
• Cannot be used for one-sided cutting edges
• Plastic handle with soft, rubber-like grip
• 8 inches long

Reviews (21)

Makes my Global as sharp as the day I bought it.
What are other people are doing to their Globals with this sharpener?
Sharp
I'm not sure how people are banging up their knives using this simple, effective sharpener.Slow down, folks.Take your time.
eh...try something else
I gave this a super bad rating a few months ago - something to the effect of "avoid avoid avoid...at all cost" - which upon review seemed a tad over-the-top.
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Editorial Review

Henckels Twin Sharp Duo knife sharpener is suitable for allknives with a fine edge, with the exception of coated knives. Thestainless-steel sharpener comprises two modules, which are marked onthe sharpener. The first module features steel wheels for coarsesharpening and presharpening, and the second module uses ceramic wheelsfor fine sharpening and smoothing. This sharpener works well for bothright- and left-handed people, features rubber feet so it won't skid onthe countertop, and measures approximately 8 inches across and 3 inchestall, so you can store it in a drawer or display it in a small space.To use, place the knife sharpener on a flat surface, pressing downslightly with one hand. Draw the knife blade with a little pressuretowards yourself, repeating up to five times for the dullest blades.For very blunt knives, use the first module and then the second. Kniveswith a bit of bluntness may require only the first module to bring backthe original sharpness. Check the results by cutting into a sheet ofpaper. ... Read more

Features

• Suitable for all knives with a fine edge
• Comprises two modules: one for coarse sharpening and one for fine sharpening
• Rubber feet prevent skidding on the counter top
• Measures approximately 8 inches across and 3 inches tall
• Works well for both right- and left-handed people

Reviews (19)

Simply a great sharpener.
I have a set of Henckels 5 Stars, and this sharpener brought them from dull to razor sharp in just a few minutes. Follow the instructions, and you can't go wrong.
Great Product
Has bought all my knives back to life. It takes no time at all to sharpen a knife and it's very sturdy.

Item is sold by Macy's
I come here to buy items from Amazon, decent prices, great shipping, ease of use, but lately more and more items such as this are coming from other companies.I have no problem with this other than the fact there is no indication of this anytime during the transaction.It took a non-delivery for me to find out, now I'm forced to go chase Macy's around to find out where my order is.
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Editorial Review

High-quality knives are a lifetime investment, and should be treated accordingly. Sharpening a knife is best done in two stages, as this device does. First, the knife is moved back and forth about twenty times in slot one (numbered for quick reference). Diamond abrasives remove the old edge and create a new bevel. In slot two, finer diamond abrasives create a second bevel for strength, and polish the edge to a razor sharpness. Bright red rollers guide the blade as you push and pull to ensure the proper angle.Read more

Features

• Sharpener safe for all high-quality knives
• 2 stages: sharpening and honing
• Diamond abrasives in both stages create a strong, beveled, razor-sharp edge
• Precision roller guides control the angle of right or left handed strokes
• Lightweight plastic body measures 7 by 2-1/4 by 2 inches; 1-year warranty

Reviews (5)

Terrific product
I purchased an expensive electric knife sharpener that didn't do a very good job.The only reason I bought this was because of the reviews, and they are right on target.This sharpener is fabulous. My knives are really sharp for the first time in years.What a joy!

This is a good thing.
I purchased a super-duper knife set form a t.v. shopping net
average cook
Product seems to provide a fool proof method for sharpening knives and they are sharp after you use this product.It has to stick around for a couple of years to get a 5th star. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It may seem like a contradiction, but sharp knives are the safest. With a clean edge, a knife is more predicable and easier to control. If you've purchased a top-of-the-line knife, maintaining the quality of the blade ensures maximum value from your investment. This Chef's Choice knife sharpener performs professional-quality sharpening on any knife, from gourmet knives to hunting knives--even the tips of serrated knives can be improved with this machine (for a complete sharpening of serrated knives, however, Chef's Choice recommends models 120 and 320). For top-quality edges, there are two sharpening and honing stages, which use 100% diamond abrasives, and a final polishing stage. Each stage uses precision angle guides to create a unique "Trizor-Plus" edge for maximum sharpness and durability, while a magnetic pad collects residue so the machine is easy to clean and maintain. While a sharp knife is indeed a safe knife, it's wise to use caution with your newly sharpened knives, as they'll be sharper than you expect. Read more

Features

• Three-stage precision sharpening
• Works for gourmet chef knives, butcher knives, sporting knives
• 100% diamond abrasive will never detemper
• Unique "Trizor-Plus" edge for greater sharpness and durability
• Two-year household warranty

Reviews (14)

Hated it, threw it away and learned how to use real hones
Get a couple of good hones instead and learn to use them. I got one of these a couple of years ago. I figured I would now enter "easy sharp knife heaven", but it ruined all my knives. They are sharp, but only kind of sharp. It ground the bevels to flat and I never managed to get anything that was remotely razor sharp, and trust me, I have tried. Anyhone who says razor sharp, doesn't really mean razor razor sharp or may never have seen a really sharp knife. If it isn't as sharp as that scalpel you used in biology class, it is not razor sharp.
A must for every kitchen - you can't cook with dull knives
This little 'gadget' will transmogrify the dullest, bluntest knives in your drawer into razor sharp slicers and dicers. I didn't believe it really could; I bought it because I was ready to try anything cleaner than oil and stones - even my diamond hone could not refurbish abused blades to my satisfaction.
my own fault... for not shopping around
it is easier to take things back to a local retailerif you think something is wrong with a product.i believe the sharpener wheels are misalignedso the knives are being unevenly sharpened.it does take off metal.i'm going to do more practicingand not on my top of the line knives.
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Editorial Review

Despite its name, this tool doesn't truly sharpen a knife. It's an alternative to a knife, or "butcher," steel. Like a steel, it performs the vital task of realigning, or "resetting," a knife's edge, which bends this way and that when contacting a cutting surface or other hard object. Because it employs steel and ceramic wheels to do the work on a knife's edge, it can grind a bit of steel off the blade. But that's more a polishing, or honing, than an actual sharpening. It's simple to use: grasp the curved grip with the left hand--left-handers must do it this way, too--and draw a knife through a V-shaped slot toward the body with the right hand. Read more

Features

• "Resets" a knife's edge; alternative to knife steel
• Employs steel and ceramic wheels to hone knife's edge
• Simple to use--draw knife through slot, toward your body
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturers defects

Reviews (33)

ANOTHERBEST
I LIKE IT BECAUSE IT HANDY TO TAKE WHERE I WANT TO SHARPEN MY
Excellent for honing or touch up sharpening
This is not a general purpose sharpener. If the V of the blade is too wide to fit the wheels, you will not be able to sharpen well. You could force it but you could end up notching the blade.
What's not to like?
It's small, it's cheap, it sharpens knives simply and effectively. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Although steels often are touted as sharpening tools, few actually sharpen knife blades but do perform the vital task of realigning, or "resetting," edges, which bend when contacting a cutting surface or other hard object. Because this tool's surface contains diamond dust, it's hard enough to somewhat sharpen a blade. While using this steel won't replace a professional sharpening job, which proceeds from coarse grinding to ever-finer grinding at tightly controlled angles, it will lengthen intervals between sharpenings. This steel will also perform better than a steel without diamond dust because it accomplishes the final task of a professional sharpening, which is polishing the edge to a fine point while realigning the edge. The rule is that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel's 12-inch rod handles all household knives. The steel carries a lifetime warranty against defects. Read more

Features

• Partially sharpens knives while realigning edges
• Steel rod embedded with diamond dust
• Durable handle with hanging-loop
• Wipe with damp or dry cloth, if necessary
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Reviews (15)

Great knife sharpener
Bought this on a review from a friend.I love it.It has made my cheap Wal-mart knife work like a Henkels knife.

the only sharpener you need
I bought two five star Henckels knives: chef and paring as my first top quality knives.I also got this steel to sharpen my other knives.Like most new knives, the Henckels were ground to an edge, but weren't sharp from base to tip.The steel sharpened them up beautifully in about five swipes on each side.I've used stones, various types of sharpeners, and an electric sharpener in the past with somewhat positive results.But this steel sharpens as well as hones or unfolds the edge, despite what they say about steels only unfolding and not really sharpening knives.
Henckels sharpener
Why is everyone complaining about the packaging, it's what's inside that counts.Quality, feels heavy, looks good, works great.
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Reviews (1)

the middle road
After reading many of the reviews for the Chef's Choice 120, I learned that the type of people that review knife sharpeners fall into two basic categories:home cooks that do not take good care of their knives and knife enthusiasts.The first group tended to think that the sharpener had worked magic on their cutlery and the second group was unimpressed.None of the reviews were geared towards the category of people that I fall into: home cooks that do take care of their knives, but are not fanatics about sharpness.Would one of these machines sharpen my knives enough for me to be able to chop meat and vegetables with ease and be able make delicate cuts as well?
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Editorial Review

With its three-stage, high-speed polishing system, this Chef’s Choice electric knife sharpener keeps all household blades hairsplitting sharp, honed, and polished. The machine quickly sharpens gourmet kitchen knives, butcher knives and cleavers, hunting and sporting knives--it even sharpens serrated knives. Using 100 percent diamond abrasives of differing grit, the sharpener creates two blade facets in the first two stages. The third stage strops and polishes, completing the sharpening with a micro bevel and micro-flute cutters. Together, these processes combine to create the Chef’s Choice patented Trizor-Plus edge. Read more

Features

• Electric knife sharpener with precision angle control for Trizor-Plus edge
• Use with chef's knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, and serrated blades
• 100 percent diamond abrasives in stages 1 and 2 sharpen and hone
• Stropping and polishing in stage 3 for hairsplitting sharpness
• Measures 9-3/4 by 4 by 4-1/4 inches; three-year warranty

Reviews (9)

A little expensive, but man does it make knives sharp!
I was a little nervous about spending this much on a sharpener. Now that I have had it a few days I wish I had bought it sooner. If you understand the basics of sharpening this tool is VERY easy to use. If not, it might take a little practice to get the hang of it.
***Wasted Money/ UPDATE***
May 27 Update:
It Really Works!
I took my knives to Chesapeake Knife & Tool to have them sharpened and they destroyed the edge. I saw that Cooks Illustrated recommended Chef's Choice sharpeners and decided to give it a try. It took about an hour but I was able to restore the edge and now my knives are just like new. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Featuring durable stain-resistant steel construction, this sturdy sharpening tool promises to keep kitchen knives in razor-sharp cutting condition. Measuring 9-1/4 inches in length, the gradually diminishing circular rod has blade-honing, miniscule ridges running up and down its body. A protective steel guard keeps fingers safe during sharpening. Designed to fit comfortably in hand, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. The steel construction resists rusting and withstands years of use. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. Manufactured in Japan’s renowned sword-making city--Seki City; this tool includes a lifetime warranty. Read more

Features

• 9-1/4-inch sharpening steel; keeps knives in razor-sharp cutting condition
• Durable, stain-resistant steel construction; protective guard keeps fingers safe
• Rust-free gradually diminishing circular rod with miniscule lengthwise ridges
• Fused hardwood veneers and resin comprise the ebony Pakkawood handle
• lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Reviews (1)

Works great, handle is plastic though
The steel works great as expected from Shun. The guard is beveled at the correct angle for the blade which is very helpful in guiding your first stroke to get the correct angle.
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Subjects:  1. Knives    2. (Knife)    3. Knife Sharpeners    4. Sharpening   

Editorial Review

When used regularly, all knives need regular maintenance to keep blades sharp and to prolong life. While a standard steel like the ones that come with a block set will polish a knife edge, true sharpening actually helps create a new edge by taking off a bit of metal. This is a tricky process to master, and done wrong, it can actually wear down blades before their time. Chicago Cutlery’s MagnaSharp Mouse removes the guesswork from knife sharpening by controlling the angle of exposure to the ceramic rods inside. Featuring an exterior made from durable molded plastic, its playful design combines the ergonomic ease of a computer mouse with simple, safe pull-through technology. Simply slide any fine-edged knife or scissor blade through the sharpening slot while applying a slight downward pressure; repeated three to five times, this process re-aligns and sharpens even dull edges to like-new condition. Because the sharpening rods are on the inside, they can’t be damaged when not in use. The MagnaSharp mouse is compact enough to fit in even a crowded drawer, but it also features a magnetic back for easy storage on the refrigerator, stove, or wherever you keep and use your knives. It works equally well for either left- or right-handed use. The Mouse is covered by a lifetime guarantee and is not recommended for use with serrated or scalloped edges. Read more

Features

• Innovative sharpener for knives or scissors
• Durable molded plastic body with ceramic rods inside
• Pull-through design is safe, easy to use, and ergonomically sound
• Magnetic back for convenient kitchen storage
• Lifetime guarantee

Reviews (7)

Garbage sharpener, great magnet
This is a nice fridge magnet to hold pieces of paper on your refridgerator.Not so much to sharpen knives, it's hard to get the right angle to make a keen edge, and isn't a very well-built tool.
great for the money
i don't understand why some reviewers say it doesn't sharpen.i got this littler sucker with my chicago cutlery insignia set and it sharpens great, just 3-5 strokes every few uses, just like one of the other positive reviewers said.afterwards, i can slice tomatos just millimeters thick with ease and virtually no pressure.it's not a professional-caliber sharpener and i don't know how well it works on non-chicago cutlery blades that might have a different pitch or angle, but for 8 bucks, it works great.

MagnaSharp Mouse Knife Sharpener
I couldn't tell any difference in the degree of sharpness on the knives before use and after use.. ... Read more

Editorial Review

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. Read more

Features

• Sharpens any straight-edge or serrated knife
• Works for kitchen, outdoor, and pocket knives
• Two-stage system double-bevels straight-edge blades for long-lived edges
• One-stage system straightens and sharpens serrated blades
• Precise, V-shaped guides eliminate mistakes

Reviews (18)

My knives have never been sharper!
I've had this sharpener for at least 3 years.I sometimes forget to use it, and when I remember, I am ONCE AGAIN surprised at the ease to get such super-sharp knives!I'm "all thumbs" with other forms of sharpening, as some of my older knives will attest, but this great diamond sharpener is the greatest.I got on line just now, after surprising myself once again with how sharp my knives can be, to order 3 of them for gifts for our children.The shell may be plastic (which makes it easy to use and store)but it has no part in the sharpening mechanism, and the results are incredible.I wouldn't have anything else -- the electric models aren't worth the price and risk going too far and wearing down the blade.

excellent product
this sharpener is doing an excellent job sharpening all of our knives--and the sharpness is lasting.

not so great
this product ended up being cheaply made and doesn't work too well. It sharpens knives slightly but not to the hone that is described in the manuel. ... Read more