The 5 Best Knife Sharpeners Scroll ← Conclusion Pros Cons Best Overall Chef’s Choice ProntoPro Manual Knife Sharpener Check Price Our Take 4.5/5 starsA manual, pull-through sharpener that delivers a high-quality blade on a variety of knife styles and sizes. Pros – Uses an easy-to-learn saw motion to sharpen knives. – The sharpener is ready-to-use directly out of the box. – Ergonomic handle helps stabilize the sharpener during use. Cons – Four to five pounds of pressure required when pushing knives through sharpener. – Is only effective if diamond abrasive wheels are turning while sharpening. Best Stone Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone Check Price Our Take 3/5 starsA two-sided sharpening stone great for users who enjoy a more hands-on procedure. Pros – Comes with a modern, non-slip bamboo base. – Is a two-in-one sharpening stone, with a side for sharpening and another for polishing. Cons – Stone must soak in water for 10-12 minutes prior to each use. – A lot of effort and proper technique required to sharpen blade. Utopia Kitchen Honing Steel Knife Rod Check Price Our Take 3.6/5 stars A honing rod that offers a quick way to sharpen your knives. Pros – Doesn’t require any setup. – Quick and easy-to-use.– Comes with an instruction manual that describes four ways to hone knives using the rod. Cons – Some users need to hold the rod in the air during sharpening, which can be dangerous. – Users need practice to become familiar with the honing rod. Presto Electric Knife Sharpener Check Price Our Take 3.1/5 stars An electric knife sharpener that uses ceramic wheels to deliver a sharp blade on any knife Pros – Has a three-stage system that sharpens and polishes knives. – Caters to a variety of knife sizes with its blade selector. – Contains automatic ceramic wheels that ease the amount of effort needed to sharpen. Cons – Motorized wheels lead to an aggressive and loud sharpen. – The adjustable blade selector doesn’t secure knives as they pass through. Ehoyal Knife Sharpener Check Price Our Take 4/5 stars An easy-to-use pull-through knife sharpener that’s great for quickly sharpening your kitchen knives. Pros – Is ready to use directly out of the box. – Uses a simple and effective pull-through method to sharpen both sides of the knife.– Sharpens knives in minutes. Cons – The pull-through method can be awkward and grip the knives as they exit the sharpener. – Not a sturdy or thoughtfully-built sharpener.
