Knife Sharpeners

Sharpening knives is a key part of regular maintenance that keeps them in good condition. You can use either the manual knife sharpeners that we have in our collection or opt for electric knife sharpeners. Manual knife sharpeners are tops, in our book!

KNIFE SHARPENING

Every time you use one of your kitchen knives, you dull the blade just a little bit. While you can send the blades out for sharpening, using a knife sharpening kit at home is a nice alternative. Manual knife sharpeners are often more affordable and portable than electric sharpeners. Plus, electric knife sharpeners can remove more metal than manual options if used improperly, potentially shortening the lifespan of knives.

TYPES OF KNIFE SHARPENERS

Tools for sharpening knives include whetstones, as well as rods, pull through knife sharpeners and rolling knife sharpeners. These knife sharpeners all have benefits and work on professional and home kitchen knives, making sure you don't have to deal with dull blades.

WHETSTONE

Whetstones are stones that come in different grits to help you add a fine or sharp edge to your knife's edge / blade. You always use them with water to prevent damage to the knife.

Whetstones require a learning curve and practice to master, but they can produce excellent results (better than any electric sharpener can provide).

SHARPENING & HONING RODS

Honing rods often come in knife sets and give you an easy way to keep your knives sharp. You might hear some people call it a knife-sharpening steel because it uses durable steel.

Sharpening Rods, unlike honing rods, are designed for refining the edge of the blade. They effectively remove small nicks and dullness, creating a keen edge.

PULL THROUGH KNIFE SHARPENER

A three-stage or four-stage knife sharpener functions similarly to a honing rod but has three/four indents along the side. You run your knife through each indent to get your desired sharp edge.

ROLLING KNIFE SHARPENER

A rolling knife sharpener is a compact and handy tool designed for quick and convenient sharpening of kitchen knives, including serrated blades and straight edges. It features a cylindrical abrasive surface that rolls along the blade, allowing you to sharpen knives with a simple rolling motion. This type of sharpener is especially popular among home cooks and knife enthusiasts who appreciate its portability and ease of use.

HOW TO USE A KNIFE SHARPENER

The way you use a knife sharpener depends on the type you buy. With knife sharpening stones, you wet the stone with water and hold the blade at an angle and then run the blade across the stone's surface. A knife sharpening steel requires that you run the blade along the edge of the rod. A three-stage model is the easiest because you just run the knife through the desired slot for fine or coarse grinding.

FIND THE BEST SHARPENING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

From a professional knife sharpener to a honing rod for home use, we offer all the tools and knife accessories you need. Shop our product lines to find the ultimate tools for knife maintenance and sharpening.