12 best knife sharpeners

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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 good tools – a sharp knife. With its help, you can cut any products with high quality, saving time. A blunt one will only crumple, forcing the user to make great efforts to cut meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, etc. There are knives on sale that do not require sharpening, but most often this is a marketing ploy. Over time, a person who bought such a tool notices that he, like an ordinary one, begins to dull. We advise you not to fall for advertising gimmicks, but to get a good sharpener. It will allow you to always have a sharp knife in the kitchen. Sharpeners come in different types and each has its own advantages. Since there are not many knives in the home kitchen, you can choose any type of knife.

Do not confuse sharpening with dressing. The first option involves cutting metal from the blade to form a sharp edge. The second – without cutting, changes the angle of the cutting part, as a result of which even dents and other defects that are invisible to the eye are leveled. The dressing is done with musat, ceramic discs.

Experts have prepared a rating, selecting for it 12 best knife sharpeners.

How to choose a knife sharpener

1. Varieties. There are three main categories: fully manual, mechanical, and electrical. Sharpening stones, which can only be handled by a professional, are manual, because it is necessary to choose the right grain size of the stone, the angle of inclination and be extremely 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 drive with a knife, which simplifies work. Mechanical sharpeners include classic table-top sharpeners, which are compact, easy to use and safe; vacuum, with one or two grinding zones and a special suction cup, with the help of which fixation takes place on the table; sharpeners in the form factor of knuckle dusters are put on the hand, and despite the fact that the sharpening does not last long, due to the convenience and low cost, they are excellent for use in the country. Electric cutters 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 a priority for you, then choose an electric sharpener. Musat is not a sharpener, it is used to straighten the cutting edge. Used at the final stage of sharpening to achieve greater sharpness and increase the period during which the knife will remain sharp. Musat can be used when the tool is slightly dull to trim the blade. Since the musat does not remove metal from the blade, the life of the knife increases significantly. In restaurants, chefs use musat dozens of times a day because the process takes seconds.
2. Knife material. For steel knives, you need to purchase sharpeners with abrasives that are harder than the steel of the tool. This can be ceramics, diamond grit, carbides, or Arkansa stone. For ceramic knives (made of black and white zirconium ceramics), only diamond-coated abrasives are suitable, as ceramics are quite brittle material that can break if mishandled.
3. Price segment. Manual sharpeners with discs made of metal, as well as coarse-grained bars will cost the cheapest – 300-500 rubles. For natural and synthetic stones, the simplest electric and manual models, you 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, cost 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 sharpening, will cost 10 thousand rubles or more.

Rating of the best knife sharpeners

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best manual knife sharpeners	1	Profi Cook PC-MS 1090	RUB 1,750
	2	Rondell RD-323	891 RUB
	3	Fiskars 120740	850 RUB
	4	TimA TMK-001	RUB 590
Best Electric Knife Sharpener s	1	Chef's Choice 120	RUB 15 590
	2	KitchenIQ 50073	RUB 3,671
	3	Sititek Hozjajka 31M	RUB 2,790
The best knife sharpeners with Aliexpress	1	Saim Fsda	RUB 4,870
	2	Ruixin PRO III	1 350 rub.
	3	NUOTEN ND-073	RUB 680
	4	Findking MDQ001	270 RUB
	5	Knife Sharpener	RUB 150

The best manual knife sharpeners

Profi Cook PC-MS 1090

Rating: 4.9

In first place in the rating category is a table-top hand sharpener with a diamond grinding stone abrasive. Effectively and quickly cope with sharpening, you just need to put the blade in the slot with the tip down, swiping it several times towards yourself. The sharpening angle is optimal, prevents damage to the metal blade and prevents the formation of scratches. There are three slots for different stages: preliminary, fine and coarse. This approach allows you to process even very dull knives. The laconic design case is made of stainless steel. It takes up very little space, so you can store the sharpener in a drawer where spoons, forks, knives lie, then the product will always be at hand.

Advantages

• ergonomic shape;
• acceptable cost – 1650 p.

disadvantages

• not found.

Rondell RD-323

Rating: 4.8

The second position goes to the hand sharpener model with abrasive plates with natural diamond dusting and profiled ceramic plates. The product not only perfectly sharpens knives, but also fixes the result so that the sharpening remains 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 exert much force by pressing hard on the knife. On the bottom of the body there are six legs with rubberized pads, which provide a secure fit. The body itself has a Soft Touch coating, so when holding the sharpener with your hand, the risk of slipping is minimized.

Advantages

• the ability to sharpen serrated knives;
• Plexiglass protective cover included;
• easily disassembled for cleaning;
• plastic ergonomic handle;
• budgetary cost – 870 p.

disadvantages

• not found.

Fiskars 120740

Rating: 4.7

The third line is taken by a manual sharpener for knives and kitchen hatchets. If you love to cook and use not only knives, but also hatchets for cutting, then you should pay attention to this particular device. The body is made of durable plastic. The user has one slot equipped with ceramic discs. Thanks to its 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 cut very finely into slices. Cutting off veins, cartilage, cutting a raw beet has become much easier, which was also expressed in the reviews of the hostess.

Advantages

• fast sharpening in half a minute;
• removable cover for easy cleaning;
• budgetary cost – 850 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

TimA TMK-001

Rating: 4.7

The fourth is a hand sharpener with metal and ceramic cutters. The design, like all analogues, is simple. The case has a comfortable ergonomic handle, and rubberized inserts are located at the bottom, which prevent the device from sliding over the surface on which the sharpener is installed. The upper with a silicone insert guarantees a comfortable grip without slipping. The device is equipped with two slots: for the main (coarse) and final (fine) sharpening. The two-step approach to blade processing extends blade sharpness. Only steel knives can be sharpened, for ceramic it is better to purchase another model. The set includes an additional block with cutters.

Advantages

• fast sharpening;
• the ability to replace blocks with the ones you need;
• fixed angle;
• budgetary cost – 600 rubles.

disadvantages

• not found.

Best Electric Knife Sharpeners

Chef's Choice 120

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is an American-made electric sharpener, suitable for sharpening ordinary and serrated (serrated) knives. It processes the blade in three stages: at the first stage, rough sharpening with diamond-coated abrasive discs occurs, the first bevel is formed; on the second – with a fine-grained abrasive, a second bevel is formed; in the third, even finer ceramic abrasives grind and polish the blade, creating a third final bevel that is characterized by sharpness. The user can independently choose a combination of stages to obtain different results. The sharpener can also be used to process folding, hunting, tourist, sports, fishing and other knives.

Advantages

• power – 75 W;
• instant sharpening;
• sharpening angle control – 20 degrees.

disadvantages

• high cost – 16 thousand rubles.

KitchenIQ 50073

Rating: 4.8

The second position is occupied by an electric knife sharpener, recognized as the best in terms of quality and price. 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 it initially seems that the device will weigh a lot, but it is not. The sharpener is lightweight and has a neutral design. There are rubberized inserts on the bottom so that the device does not slide on the table surface. Only knives made of stainless steel, alloy steel or carbon steel can be processed with the sharpener. Serrated tools can only be processed in the polishing slot. Simple and straightforward instructions included.

Advantages

• synthetic and ceramic abrasives;
• suitable for sharpening knives of different sizes;
• sharpening angle adjustment;
• ergonomic handle.

disadvantages

• low power – 6 W;
• relatively expensive – 4600 p.

Sititek Hozjajka 31M

Rating: 4.7

The third line is received by the 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 corundum and ceramic discs, thanks to which the device sharpens even very dull knives in a matter of minutes. Using the guides, you can create the correct sharpening angle. The body is equipped with legs with suction cups that firmly fix the sharpener to the surface.

Advantages

• power – 40 W;
• easy cleaning;
• suitable for sharpening ceramic knives;
• acceptable cost – 2800 r.

disadvantages

• not found.

The best knife sharpeners with Aliexpress

Saim Fsda

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is the multifunctional electric sharpener. 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 slots with different abrasives to ensure the sharpness of the blade. High power reduces processing time, allowing the web to return to working condition in 1-2 minutes. For protection, the manufacturer has provided an automatic shutdown, which is triggered during overheating. This protects the motor from failure. The body is made of high quality plastic. Users note that the device does not emit extraneous odors. Among the majority of similar sharpeners, this model stands out due to its excellent results.

Advantages

• power – 60 W;
• ergonomic design.

disadvantages

• relatively expensive – 4 thousand rubles.

Ruixin PRO III

Rating: 4.8

The second line is received by a professional hand sharpener. The body of the device has a vacuum suction cup at the base, with which the device is securely attached to the surface so as not to slip during the sharpening procedure. Users note the high speed of sharpening. Abrasive bars of various grain sizes (120, 320, 600, 1500 units), attached to plastic strips, allow you to conveniently sharpen the blade. Color marking of sharpening corners (10, 15, 20, 25 30 degrees) helps to orient in the process of work. The device is also suitable for scissors, screwdrivers and other tools.

Advantages

• choice of sharpening angle;
• organizer bag and microfiber napkin included;
• knife fixation system;
• fixed rack;
• acceptable cost – 1300 r.

disadvantages

• requires some skill;
• it is necessary to wet the bars during sharpening.

NUOTEN ND-073

Rating: 4.7

The third position goes to a manual knife sharpener with a large base, which has a rubberized insert to prevent slipping. Thanks to the ergonomic body, it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, does not slip out during the sharpening process. The body has four grooves: two for regular and two for Japanese asymmetric sharpening. The model is capable of processing knives of any length. Users also note that the metal sheet can be of any thickness. For perfect sharpening, it is necessary to carry out the cutting edge only 6-7 times.

Advantages

• metal and ceramic abrasives;
• fast sharpening;
• budgetary cost – 700 rubles.

disadvantages

• not found.

Findking MDQ001

Rating: 4.6

The fourth is a hand sharpener that processes the canvas in two stages (coarse and fine sharpening). The body is made of high quality plastic. The base has anti-slip feet for a secure fit. Due to its small size (10 x 4.5 x 5.5 cm), the device fits comfortably in the hand, adding convenience when working. Two notches for the fingers are responsible for ergonomics. Suitable for processing metal knives, and for ceramic knives it is better to find another model, as this can lead to tool breakage if used carelessly. Most of the user reviews have a positive assessment of this product – people received a product of better quality than they expected.

Advantages

• abrasive discs made of stainless steel;
• budgetary cost – 300 rubles.

disadvantages

• not found.

Knife Sharpener

Rating: 4.5

In fifth place in the budget manual sharpener category. You can buy it on the website for only 150 rubles. There is a vacuum suction cup at the base of the case, providing 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 place the knives in the grooves in order to sharpen at the correct angle. Users complain that the sharpening is not long enough, only for 2-3 days. Considering the low cost and the short time required for sharpening, we recommend the product for purchase, because the device can sharpen knives even every day.

Advantages

• fast sharpening speed;
• strong hold.

disadvantages

• chemical smell.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.