Rating of electric sharpeners for kitchen knives. An electric knife sharpener is a sharpener that doesn't damage your knives. Why do I need such sharp knives, I'll cut myself with them

Even expensive professional knives made from advanced alloys periodically become 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.

This item is practically indispensable modern kitchen, but, depending on the type of knives and user requirements, it is worth giving preference to different types of devices. Our rating of the best knife sharpeners will help you decide on the best solution for purchase among manual and electric options, as well as water stones. Let's study the top ranking of 2018-2019.

The best manual knife sharpeners

The review opens with a good manual sharpener for kitchen knives from BORNER. This is the simplest, but at the same time quite effective kitchen device. With its help, you can maintain the sharpness of new knives or bring life back to old knives. The universal sharpener for kitchen knives has three zones:

Sharpening. Pobedite cutters allow for rough processing of the blade. This zone can be omitted if the knife is not too dull.
Edit. Diamond rods for finer processing.
Finishing. Ceramic zone that allows you to remove the smallest irregularities.

The classic BORNER sharpener is perfect for all types of travel and kitchen knives, excluding ceramic products. The blades are sharpened at an angle of 23 degrees.

Most buyers will find the Tima TMK-001 manual mechanical sharpener quite familiar. 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 ease of 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.

Sharpener for kitchen knives Mayer& Boch MB-26003

The Mayer&Boch brand is considered one of the leaders in the quality sharpening segment. Kitchen utensils from this brand are always distinguished by excellent quality, convenience and, most importantly, attractive prices.

Thus, model MB-26003 can be found for about 900 rubles. For this amount, the consumer will receive three sharpening zones:

Tungsten is an ideal rod for sharpening knives.
Diamond – for rough sharpening of stainless steel.
Ceramic is an excellent rod for removing roughness and fine turning.

If desired, the Mayer&Boch MB-26003 main unit can be replaced with a new one. But finding it on sale is not so easy. However, this convenient sharpener can last for many years even with frequent use, because it is made in Germany.

The universal sharpener for knives and scissors RSCHEF S1602 is one of the most interesting solutions in the category up to a thousand rubles. This device has three slots for knives, as well as one for sharpening scissors.

The abrasive surfaces of a quality knife sharpener are metal and ceramic, allowing for coarse sharpening and fine grinding. Other advantages of the S1602 include an attractive appearance, excellent assembly and thoughtful design, thanks to which RSCHEF is comfortable to hold on the table. On average, to sharpen one knife well, the consumer will have to perform 10-15 movements, which is slightly more than stated by the manufacturer.

The best machines and electric knife sharpeners

If you require the highest quality sharpening of your kitchen knives, then look no further than the Touch Pro Ultra. This is the most popular model produced by Ganzo, chosen by users who want to quickly and efficiently achieve sharp blades.

For convenience, the knife is fixed in the machine at a given angle to ensure uniform sharpening. It is then processed using strip stones that are fixed to 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 included in the package:

coarse-grained at 120 and 320 grit;
medium grain with 600 grit;
fine grit 1500 grit.

The Ganzo machine is made from 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.

Multifunctional electric sharpener Luazon LTE-01 Gray 1170133 – perfect choice for its price. This device is available on the Internet for about 600 rubles, which is cheaper than many manual devices. The Luazon sharpener is not only great for all types of knives (except ceramic and coated models), but also allows you to sharpen scissors and even screwdrivers!

The user can achieve the required sharpness of the blades in just 10-15 seconds. Moreover, the electric knife sharpener is designed even for serrated blades. The power of LTE-01 Gray 1170133 is 20 W, and the device is powered from a regular outlet.

Electric knife Sititek “Mistress 31M”

The first place in the category is occupied by a rather expensive but extremely effective device – Hostess 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 that kind of money.

The power of the Hostess 31M is 40 W, which allows you to quickly and efficiently sharpen even very dull blades. The best electric knife sharpener in our rating is equipped with high-strength corundum discs, which have many advantages:

sharpening speed;
quality of blade processing;
disk durability;
easy to clean the device;
versatility.

Due to its well-thought-out shape, the sharpener fits well in the hand, and the strictly specified sharpening angle ensures not only professional sharpness of knives, but also maintaining it for a long time. The whole procedure is performed in two stages:

Formation of the cutting edge.
Final finishing and polishing of the knife.

This sharpening principle ensures the elimination of potholes, irregularities and chips on the blade.

The best sharpening stones for knives

Sometimes it is not enough just to choose a good sharpener based on price and quality, because it may require additional accessories. Thus, the Ganzo D100 cannot be used as a stand-alone device, since it is intended for machines, including the Touch Pro Ultra described above.

The whetstone in question is quite coarse (100 grit), so it is suitable for straightening warped blades, quick fix recesses on them, restoration of very dull knives, and so on. If you purchase thinner stones for these tasks, then to achieve a similar result you will have to spend many times more time.

Finishing it 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 blades on stones exceeding one and a half thousand grit. The resulting spiciness will be excessive for the average kitchen.

The Fissman company is known among consumers due to the high quality of its products and attractive pricing policy. The Danish brand has proven itself well in the sharpening stones segment. The model with index 2975 has a grain size of 1000 grit and is suitable for fine work with knives.

But, as noted above, knives that are too “killed” should not be immediately sharpened on this whetstone. If done correctly, a good sharpening stone 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”.

Knife sharpener Ace ASH105, diamond coating – Ace

If you like to travel and go hiking, where you often need sharp blade, then this useful device, as a travel knife sharpener, is a must-have in your backpack.

One of the best solutions in this segment is Ace ASH105. This sharpener has two diamond stones, 360 and 600 grit. Considering that camp knives are usually used for cutting and sharpening branches, cutting food on various hard surfaces and similar tasks, such surfaces are enough for any user.

If you sharpen it too much, it can go astray even faster than a coarser one. In general, based on reviews of 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 your home?

For convenience, we have divided the review of the best knife sharpeners according to reviews into 3 groups. The first includes hand tools. You won’t be able to achieve phenomenal spiciness with their help, but for the average kitchen the result obtained is more than enough.

In addition, the average price tag of such solutions is a modest 600 rubles, which makes them best choice for buyers on a limited 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, would be a good alternative. It also includes the stones that close our rating.

Moreover, among them there is an interesting model Ace ASH105, which fans of hiking will appreciate.

You might be holding a piece of rough metal or a brand new Swiss Army knife, a piece of rusty WWI hardware, or a new item from Cold Steel. Whatever you use in everyday life, whatever knives you have to deal with - sooner or later you will be faced with the question of. And if at first you can get by with standard stones, over time, you will somehow want more (that’s how it is) human nature). The outlines of an ideal cutting edge will flash before your eyes, and pieces of videos where knives whistle as they shave the hair on your arm and cut paper in midair. And then you will ask yourself a complex, important and practically unsolvable question, which we will try to answer in today’s material: “ How to choose a knife sharpener?»

The question of quantity and existential ways to solve it

I have a lot of knives. I have already removed most of them out of sight, but this does not change the fact that I sharpened each of them more than once. And, of course, I strived for perfection every time. And since I have a lot of knives for various purposes, they are all in different conditions and need different types edits and sharpening. I believe that whetstones and sharpeners also long to be several. However, not everyone feels this need at first. I want to buy one universal block, who at least bring the katana to a razor sharpness. Over time this will pass. But for now, we'll build our guide based on who you are in relation to knives on this moment, and what is your need for knife sharpener.

Beginning

At the initial stage, standard abrasive or ceramic stones (‘boats’), which everyone saw in childhood, if not used themselves, will be quite enough. It is impossible to sharpen a knife into a razor with them, but this is how one acquires the skill of sharpening, which most people who deal with knife sharpeners for the first time, of course, no. You can choose boats based on their grain size. The smaller it is, the finer the grains and the more filigree sharpening is available to you on this whetstone. On the other hand, such a ‘boat’ will remove less metal, therefore, if the cutting edge needs to be sharpened completely, it will take much longer than with coarse-grained bars.

Abrasive and ceramic ‘boats’ are easy to handle working knives, scythes, axes, and machetes. Suitable for initial processing and restoration procedures when working with heavily damaged/dull blades of folding and higher quality knives.

Due to low quality (in the vast majority of cases) and manufacturing features (consists of small grains that produce sharpening, and an abrasive filling in which these grains are ‘scattered’) abrasive and ceramic bars quickly become unusable, which, in principle, is compensated by their extremely low cost and availability.

Experienced

So, you already know how to handle and have basic sharpening skills. From here it would be possible to jump straight to the next level (not without some bumps and mistakes made, but still), but our guide is moving progressively. The next level is inexpensive (relative to other sharpeners) and expensive (relative to tools at the previous level) sharpeners and stones.

Almost all Lansky products belong to the class of budget sharpeners. And since Lansky (and some other companies whose names we often don't know) are doing a lot of really cool stuff, it's worth breaking them down sharpeners into several categories.

Pocket (EDC) sharpeners

Small sharpeners, often folding, which most often allow you to set a strictly defined sharpening angle, easily straighten the blade and even make it sharp. He is already close to cutting through paper, cutting - not sawing - food and cardboard. It is convenient to carry such sharpeners with you in your bag or equipment pockets in case the cutting edge is accidentally damaged, or you have to do a fair amount of work with the knife (you never know...). There are also high-quality Lansky diamond stones in a leather case, which are also convenient for editing basically any knives: from harsh Finnish knives and bayonet knives to neat folding Japanese ones.

Sharpeners for shelter (at home)

Sharpeners, specially adapted for comfortable and accurate work to bring the cutting edge into excellent condition. Often designed to be attached to a table, they often come with several bars of different grain sizes, both ceramic and diamond (professional sets also include sapphire, Arkansas, etc.). The bar mount can be made of either plastic (and screwed to the table using fasteners (Lansky Professional, Lansky Diamond)) or wood (and not be attached to the table surface (Lansky Four Rod). The latter can be easily carried with you and, on occasion, sharpen knives at a party, at work, in a cafe, or in some other less suitable place for this activity.

Diamond stones

Metal bars with diamond coating - the juice second level sharpener. They are reliable, durable, allow you to bring the knife into more than satisfactory condition (if you have the necessary skills, of course) and at the same time are easy to use. Due to the properties of diamond, they can be very light and compact: sometimes they consist of a thin steel strip filled with diamond, attached to a plastic holder. Depending on the grain size, they are able to work on knives with varying levels of damage, but always successfully and efficiently. Diamond coating, due to its properties, will last a long time. How much depends on the frequency of use.

Experienced

This is a ‘clinic’, what else can I say. For you, a knife either cuts like a razor, or it’s not a knife at all (and it shouldn’t cut. Never. Until it starts cutting like a razor). Either he shaves his hair and cuts the paper right away, or it’s better not to catch his eye at all. AND bars you need the corresponding ones. But seriously... For those who already have enough practice and experience, who have already tried more budget options, or simply wanted the extreme and complexity of the process to go off scale. Well, this is probably how a true master is born...

Natural stones. Arkansas

The concentration of SiO2 in this stone is greater than in rock crystal (more than 99%), and thanks to its unique structure, it is excellent sharpens knives. Arkansas isn't cheap and wears out quickly, but it's worth it. If you plan to sharpen only on it, buy three whetstones (soft, medium, hard) with different hardnesses (the higher the hardness, the less metal the sharpener removes, the less grain there is in it and the longer it will last). This will allow you to sharpen the blade more efficiently and, at the same time, preserve work surface bar for a longer time. Before work, such bars must be moistened with special oil to avoid clogging the pores with pieces of ground steel, and after work they must be thoroughly washed with hot water, soap, and cleaned with a hard brush. The process is complex, labor-intensive, time-consuming and expensive, but that’s why you fall into the “experienced” category. Nobody promised that it would be easy.

Japanese water stones

It seems to me that you can pray based on the name. The stones themselves will definitely become an object of worship when they appear. Learning how to sharpen them is, in principle, not difficult. To do this, it is advisable to have basic skills handling sharpeners and, just as important, to properly care for the stones. This, in principle, is the main difficulty. The stones must be kept in water before and after work (but not for too long), they must not be left in the sun or dried artificially, they must not be exposed to high and low temperatures, they must be stored separately and prepared for work using a special stone to create a suspension on the surface of the stone .

Choosing Japanese water stones may not seem easy. But our guide will help you here too. Stones for you: ... - and then the grain size you need:

For final finishing and maintaining high sharpness of already sharp blades: 5000-8000 (several bars). They practically do not remove the steel from the cutting edge; they sharpen the knife ‘into a mirror’
For editing, bringing to a sharp state: 1000, 3000, 6000. The first one will be somewhat difficult to cut. The second one is the most basic, and it’s worth starting your collection with. Well, if it ‘goes’ to 3000, sooner or later, you will somehow come to 6000 - it’s just for finishing, polishing, for sharpening, after which they cut the silk threads on the fly and shave... everything...
For sharpening, working with damaged/dull blades: starting from 120-600. A serious set of stones for all types of work.

The grain size of the stones in the set should not vary greatly (the difference should be in the region of two times superiority of one over the other, i.e. 600-1200-2200-4000).

In general, Japanese water stones are an amazing choice for everyone who wants and can sharply sharpen your knives.

You can love knives and piercing and cutting to the point of insanity. You can praise them, worship them, buy them and choose the best ones ad infinitum. But it is impossible to achieve harmony without knowing how to sharpen them. Proper sharpening is the soul of a knife, the key to its functionality, long service life and safety in use. Sharpening knives is something worth paying attention to, something worth struggling with, and something really worth learning.

Sharp blades to everyone.

Even the most expensive branded knife becomes dull over time, and as a result, it has to be sharpened. You can do this in a workshop or yourself if you have a special sharpener at home. Such devices are sold in regular stores and on the Internet, but the easiest way is to buy them on AliExpress, where they are much cheaper. You just need to decide for what purpose you are purchasing the tool, because universal models does not exist. In Chinese trading platform there are these options:

manual mechanical sharpeners - suitable for kitchen knives, they sharpen the blade quickly, but after that the knife becomes dull just as quickly;
pocket sharpeners for tourists - compact mechanical models that are convenient to take on a hike;
whetstones are effective tools that require experience with the whetstone;
Must for straightening knife blades - carefully aligns the cutting edge, resembling a file in shape;
electric sharpeners - they work quickly and efficiently, automatically determine the sharpening angle, but are expensive;
sharpening systems with and without fixing the blade - machines in which you can set the desired angle.

The rating includes models from a variety of Chinese manufacturers. They differ not only in the principle of operation, but also in the type of abrasive materials. All these devices have received good reviews from real users. They are united by the best technical characteristics, excellent brand reputation and high efficiency work.

The best classic knife sharpeners from AliExpress

The category presents the best broaching type mechanical tools. They are two bars or plates, set at a certain angle in relation to each other and hidden in a plastic case. Such models are intended only for blades sharpened at a certain angle, for example, for kitchen knives. The mechanism is not suitable for hunting and tourist blades.

4 RSCHEF S1602

Universal option for knives and scissors
Price on AliExpress: from 898 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The universal sharpener RSCHEF S1602 will help maintain the sharpness of the cutting edge of knives and scissors; it can cope with tools of any size. Metal and ceramic discs are used as abrasive surfaces. Blades can be sharpened in two stages - rough processing and fine grinding. This model has three slots for knives and one for scissors. The body has a rubberized handle and backing. Thanks to these features, the sharpener not only looks stylish, but also exhibits excellent stability.

The seller claims that you can sharpen knives in 5-6 movements, but in reality this figure needs to be multiplied by at least 5. Users mention another drawback in reviews - the kit does not include instructions. But even without it, you can understand which slots are intended for which tools.

3 Taidea T1202

Best speed and ease of sharpening
Price on AliExpress: from 1162 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Taidea T1202 is a high-quality item that will be appropriate not only in the kitchen, but also in a restaurant. It has an ergonomic design, a comfortable handle and a well-thought-out operating system. Abrasive stones are made in the form of rotating wheels. The case has three slots (2 diamond-coated, 1 ceramic). They are used to successively replace coarse abrasives with finer ones. This allows you to achieve better blade sharpness, the cutting surface is smooth, without damage.

The sharpener makes the blades of cutting tools sharp quickly and effortlessly. The only negative is that the model cannot be called universal, since it is not suitable for sharpening scissors and serrated knives with a wavy or sawtooth edge. Some users consider the price to be too high; in reviews they recommend buying Taidea T1202 exclusively during promotions and discounts.

2 MYVIT GLKS-2

Great option for the whole family
Price on AliExpress: from 484 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

MYVIT GLKS-2 is ideal for the whole family. It looks stylish in the kitchen and is very easy to use. The body is small, the handle is strong and comfortable. The removable unit does not move while sharpening knives, but it can be easily pulled out and inserted back if necessary. The rubberized base holds the sharpener tightly on the table, it practically does not move. A nice bonus became big choice colors in the assortment of the seller on AliExpress: there are tools with yellow, red, white and black bodies. You can choose a set with a spare sharpening cassette, this is very convenient.

Many buyers write in reviews that with the help of MYVIT GLKS-2 their elderly parents quickly learned how to sharpen kitchen utensils. This tool will help restore sharpness to even slightly jagged blades. The only caveat is that problems may arise with ceramic knives; it is better to use a sharpener only for metal utensils.

1 NUOTEN ND-073

Comfortable handle. Rubberized body
Price on AliExpress: from 692 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

NUOTEN ND-073 is a fairly large sharpener with a rubber body base. It fits well in the hand thanks to the comfortable handle and does not slip on the surface. There are four slots (with ceramic and metal blades) for regular and asymmetrical Japanese sharpening. The model can be used to trim the edges of knives of any length and thickness. The blades become sharp after 7-8 movements; even more expensive devices cannot boast of this result.

The sharpener will become best assistant in the kitchen, it received mostly positive customer reviews on AliExpress. Everyone noted the high quality of materials and the pleasant texture of the rubber coating. NUOTEN ND-073 looks solid, much more expensive than its price. The only disadvantage is that the device cannot change the sharpening angle, but this is a feature of all classic sharpeners.

The best electric knife sharpeners from AliExpress

Electrically driven grinding systems are equipped with diamond and ceramic wheels. Typically they operate at a fixed angle. Electric sharpeners make regular and ceramic knives sharp with ease. There are devices that are suitable for sharpening scissors, cutters and even screwdrivers. They connect directly to a 220V network and can operate via an adapter or from batteries. Preference should be given to machines with a power of more than 40 W.

4 Famirosa Diamond Knife Sharpener

Nice design. Removable sharpening head
Price on AliExpress: from 1557 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Famirosa Diamond Knife Sharpener will fit into any kitchen thanks to its pleasant blue design with shiny details. The device reaches 76 mm in height, about 226 mm in length, and the case is made of stainless steel. The sharpening head here is removable, it can be unscrewed and replaced if necessary. There is no user manual included, and this partially complicates the use of the electrical device. But on the website there is detailed instructions with pictures, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Disadvantages include low quality materials and mediocre assembly. Reviews mention cases where the gear stopped spinning just a few days after purchase. There is also a fairly large “dead zone”; the area near the knife handle is practically not sharpened. Despite all the disadvantages, Famirosa Diamond Knife Sharpener is considered one of the best electric models on AliExpress.

3 RISAM SHARP RE002

The most accurate angle. Simple controls
Price on AliExpress: from 2482 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

RISAM SHARP RE002 looks practically no different from others electrical appliances from the rating. It is made in the form of a snow-white rectangle with rounded edges. The dimensions of the machine are average - 238 * 67 * 69 mm, the body is made of iron. There are slots for sharpening knives on the top, and a button to turn the device on and off on the side. With a precisely targeted angle and consistent pressure, the blades become sharp in just a few strokes.

The model is suitable for metal and ceramic knives. The kit includes an adapter, so you don't have to buy one additionally. The power of RISAM SHARP RE002 is small, but it is quite enough for sharpening kitchen appliances. Reviews say that you shouldn’t put too much pressure on the knives, you just need to gently press them against the diamond surface. Users also advise bringing the blade alternately to different sides of the stone to achieve better sharpness.

2 TEUMI Q2C0189

Powerful engine. Quality certificates from different countries
Price on AliExpress: from 1585 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

TEUMI Q2C0189 allows you to qualitatively correct the cutting edge of a knife with minimal labor costs. The device connects to the mains, it comes from AliExpress with a European plug included, so you don't need an adapter. The power of the model is 40 W, which is not too much, but quite enough to process the blades of any knives, including ceramic ones. The device always has a stable angle, there are two levels of sharpening to choose from - fine and coarse.

The body is made of stainless steel rather than aluminum, which is rare among budget models. The description on AliExpress contains an impressive list of certificates confirming the quality of the device: CIQ, EEC, FDA, LFGB, SGS. Reviews mention that TEUMI Q2C0189 is not suitable for short knives. It is better to use it for long kitchen appliances. The thickness of the blade also matters - a knife that is too thick may simply not fit into the slot.

1 Eleture Saim Fsda

The best multifunctional electric sharpener
Price on AliExpress: from 4758 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Eleture Saim Fsda is an automatic knife sharpener with electric drive. The body is made of high-quality, odorless plastic; you can choose black and white or white and pink design. The device is ideal for sharpening knives, scissors and screwdrivers. For this purpose, 6 slots are provided, allowing you to make the cutting edge perfectly smooth. The machine's 60 W power is more than enough for fast work. An additional advantage is that when overheating (70 degrees and above) it turns on automatic protection, preventing the motor from burning out.

The device is different interesting design, it will fit well into the interior of the kitchen. The kit includes spare stones and a socket adapter. Judging by customer reviews, Eleture Saim Fsda copes with its tasks better than many budget analogues. But for expensive and high-quality knives, it’s worth choosing a different model. The disadvantages also include the fact that the device is quite heavy and bulky.

The best sharpening systems for professionals from AliExpress

Sharpeners from this category are considered the most convenient and effective, because they can be set to any angle, starting from 10 degrees. Sharpening systems are suitable for processing cutting edges different shapes. The main advantage of such devices is their careful handling of the blade. During the work, a small layer of metal is removed, which cannot be achieved when using electric and mechanical broach-type sharpeners.

3 OUSSIRRO SS-3217

The most complete set for all occasions
Price on AliExpress: from 1710 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Assembling the OUSSIRRO SS-3217 takes minimal time: you just need to insert the sleeve and fix the machine on the table. This set is perfect for a gift thanks to high-quality packaging and different configuration options. You can buy just spare stones or a complete set with a case and additional diamond-coated stones. It includes sharpening elements with grits of 180, 240, 400, 600, 800, 1000 and 1500.

This sharpening system also has disadvantages, which customers report in their reviews. For example, many people complain about the weak plate that secures the blade. Because of this, you have to support the knife while sharpening. Users also warn that the plate has too sharp edges. If used carelessly, there is a risk of cutting yourself before you start working with the tool.

2 Weitaiguo R-4

High quality build. Convenient holder for knives
Price on AliExpress: from 2011 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

This sharpening system comes disassembled from AliExpress. But the seller sends an assembly video, so there are no special difficulties at the first stage of work. The sharpener is made of aluminum and stainless alloy, individual parts are made of plastic. The clamp is conveniently fixed on the table, the sharpening angle is selected individually for each product. The stone holder has a universal shape - two blanks with threads inside.

The assembly of the Weitaiguo R-4 is excellent, no backlash. Of course, you need to get used to working with such a sharpener, but the result is worth it. With its help, you can sharpen knives efficiently without harming the blade. Among the disadvantages, users mention a flimsy clamp and too soft stones. They advise buying a diamond or ceramic set. The Weitaiguo R-4 base can be modified, covered with rubber or other material. But even without this, the sharpener works great with ordinary kitchen knives.

1 Ruixin PRO III

Best Sharpening System with Fixed Stand
Price on AliExpress: from 1370 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Ruixin PRO III is an easy-to-use sharpening system for knives, blades, scissors and other items. This is the most popular professional sharpener on AliExpress; its design is very similar to the famous Apex Edge PRO. The device supports single-sided and double-sided sharpening functions. The angle is adjustable in the range of 5–90 degrees, the stand is fixed in the desired position. Almost all parts of this sharpening system are made of stainless steel.

The set includes 4 stones of different grain sizes (120, 320, 600, 1500 Grit). They have standard sizes, so the kit can be easily supplemented with suitable abrasives of other roughness. Reviews about this product on AliExpress are mostly positive, but there are some shortcomings mentioned. Users write that knives with a small blade are inconvenient to mount in the holder. Also, many complain about the low quality of stones and advise purchasing additional diamond ones.

The best sharpening stones (whips) from AliExpress

No matter how actively progress progresses, there will always be those who like to sharpen knives in the old proven way - with the help of sharpening stones. This is the most effective, but not very easy, method to make the blades sharp. On AliExpress you can buy sharpeners of this type, made mainly from artificial stone. WITH different sides there will be a coarse-grained and a fine-grained surface. There are also sets of several whetstones designed for sharpening and polishing knives.

4 XINGCHENG CF083-01

The optimum ratio of price and quality
Price on AliExpress: from 263 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

XINGCHENG CF083-01 is another popular model on AliExpress. It immediately attracts attention with its unusual design: a pattern reminiscent of a honeycomb is engraved on the surface of this stone. Diamond coating is reliable and wear-resistant; the seller’s assortment includes an option with only one grit level – 1000 Grit. It is suitable for sharpening and finishing the blades of hard steel blades. WITH reverse side there is a sticky surface that prevents the block from sliding.

Reviews recommend slightly wetting XINGCHENG CF083-01 before use. Thanks to this, the knife sharpening procedure will be easier and faster. Among the disadvantages, users mention that the plate is too thin and difficult to hold in their hands. To correct this inconvenience, you can glue the stone to any surface and make a handle or stand for it with your own hands.

3 Sy Tools Ruixin EDGE Apex

The most popular model on AliExpress
Price on AliExpress: from 256 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Ruixin EDGE Apex from Sy Tools is the record holder for the number of orders and positive reviews on AliExpress. This inconspicuous-looking pebble helps restore sharpness to even the oldest and crooked knives. The surface grain is uniform, there are no cracks, chips or scratches. The stand is made of plastic, the bar itself is metal with diamond coating.

Users recommend ordering several sharpening stones at once to get a discount. It is convenient and profitable, especially since the assortment includes the most different variants grain size: from 80 to 2000 Grit. During transportation, the bars do not crumble, since the seller packs them well and firmly. The only drawback is that some buyers believe that the grain size is not significantly too high. For example, a tool with 2000 Grit looks like a maximum of 1500. Otherwise, the product fully corresponds to the description; with its help, the blades are quickly sharpened on all sides.

2 Aihogard JJ2856

Best travel knife sharpener
Price on AliExpress: from 380 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

For traveling versions of sharpeners, the following is always required: special requirements. They should be light, compact, and easy to use. The price is no less important - it will be a pity if an expensive instrument is lost during a trip. The Aihogard JJ2856 whetstone meets all these criteria. It is light and compact, weighs no more than 60 g, dimensions - 125 * 32 * 16 mm. The device comes in a convenient plastic case that folds like a penknife.

For a ridiculous price, buyers from AliExpress get a good sharpening stone with two types of abrasive coating. The handles seem flimsy in appearance, but they can withstand the load, judging by the reviews. But their color in reality may differ from the photo on the seller’s page. But this does not affect the functionality of the travel knife sharpener. Difficult to find the best option for a hike for that kind of money.

1 SURVEN Sharpener

Wide area of stone. Non-slip stand
Price on AliExpress: from 1105 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

SURVEN Sharpener is a diamond sharpening stone with a large area in a convenient stand case. His distinctive feature are non-slip linings on the body. Thanks to them, the sharpening procedure is simplified, even beginners can handle it. Those who have experience with stones can sharpen the edges of knives, scissors, shovels, hoes and axes in a matter of minutes. For this, there are two types of abrasive surfaces with grits of 1000 and 400.

The reviews claim that if you have this sharpener and straight hands, you can get best result. Buyers express dissatisfaction only with the rim of the stand. But it wears off over time and no longer causes inconvenience. The dimensions of the diamond stone are 152*63 mm including the stand.

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Top 5 best systems knife sharpening

Rapid development in last years high-precision sharpening technologies, caused by the emergence of new innovative blade steels and increased interest among consumers, has produced a real revolution in the art of knife sharpening. And the symbiosis of modern and traditional, classical methods sharpening made a positive contribution to popularity self-sharpening knives.

Today, the capabilities of sharpening systems include completely individual settings of the entire sharpening process, determining the grain size of the required abrasive in accordance with the specialization of the knife, the steel from which the blade is made, maintaining high-precision angles and a multi-stage method of imparting sharpness to the blade.

All modern sharpening systems come with detailed user manuals on paper and DVDs.

Manual sharpening systems are well suited for achieving high sharpness in many household knives, including kitchen, fillet, serrated knives and scissors. With them, you don’t need to spend a long time dealing with setting up the device and the sharpening process itself. Those. These types of sharpeners are affordable, compact, and ready to work out of the box.

This year the most popular knife sharpening systems are:

1. Edge Pro Apex 4

3. KME Sharpeners KFS Knee Sharpening System Review

4. Lansky Deluxe 5

5.Profile

Let's take a closer look at sharpening systems.

1. Edge Pro Apex 4

Knife sharpening system Edge Pro Apex 4- a professional system for sharpening a wide range of knives.

Weight 1.355 kg. Made in USA. Supplied in a durable nylon bag.

Systems Edge Pro Apex have become widespread all over the world due to their simplicity and ease of use, as well as the excellent quality of knife sharpening.

Designed for blades of any size and shape (up to 9 cm wide), including serrated ones. Ease of use allows you to define and install optimal angle sharpening the knife blade.

Abrasive stones Edge Pro Apex 4 They are easily changed in a spring-loaded clamp, they last for a long period of use and their cost is not high. When sharpening, they provide good control over the amount of metal removed from the blade and eliminate unevenness in the feed of the blade, which affects the service life and cutting quality of the blade.

Abrasive stones Edge Pro Apex 4 do not overheat the cutting edge, and, therefore, do not affect the hardening of blade steel.

System Edge Pro Apex 4 is brought into working order in just a couple of minutes on any flat surface. No effort is required for this. The set comes in a convenient, compact bag for storage and transportation.

Edge Pro Apex 4 requires no maintenance other than periodic cleaning of the stones and stage table after intensive use.

Advantages:

High quality
Wide range of applications
Ease of use
Accurate angle setting
Mobility

Flaws:

Fixing the blade on the object table.

You can buy a professional sharpening system Edge Pro Apex 4 in our online store.

2. Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker

Tri-Angle Sharpmaker- universal system for sharpening and straightening knives, incl. with serrated sharpening, scissors, fish hooks and other piercing and cutting tools and objects. Fine&Medium grain size. Alumina Ceramic abrasives. Weight 381 g. Made in USA.

Sharpening system Tri-Angle Sharpmaker includes four ceramic core stones. The stones have a triangular shape, designed for sharpening any blades. A groove running the entire length of each stone allows you to sharpen sharp objects such as fishhooks, darts or awls.

Included Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Includes a set of brass rods to protect your hands during the sharpening process.

At the heart of the system Tri-Angle Sharpmaker There are slots and holes for stones and security rods. Their installation angle corresponds to 30° (15° on each side) or 40° (20° on each side).

Rotate the base Tri-Angle Sharpmaker allows you to place two Alumina Ceramic stones side by side (flat sides up) to use as a sharpening surface benchstone. Lid Tri-Angle Sharpmaker creates additional support when sharpening knives.

All system components Tri-Angle Sharpmaker are placed in a convenient plastic box-case, which will allow the complex Tri-Angle Sharpmaker accompany you on any trip or vacation.

Advantages:

High quality
Wide range of applications
Ease of use
Preset sharpening angles
Full control of the sharpening process
Mobility

Flaws:

Fixing the blade in the hand.

Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker in our online store.

3. KME Sharpeners KFS Knee Sharpening System

Company KME widely known for its knife sharpening products. They are characterized by high quality, durability, qualified service and a wide range of manufactured accessories.

Knife sharpening system KME Sharpeners KFS- compact system for sharpening knives with three abrasive stones. Its weight is 800 g. Made in USA. Supplied in a durable plastic case.

WITH KME Sharpeners KFS It won’t take much time and effort to prepare it for use.

For sharpening, the knife, with its butt, is clamped into a special sponge clamp. To flip the knife when you are done sharpening one side of the blade, you need to rotate the knife 180 degrees.

On KME Sharpeners KFS you can install it yourself required angle sharpening the knife blade. The cutting stone holder rod has a movable hinged connection with the vertical bar.

Stones (three pieces) are replaceable, as in Edge Pro Apex 4, are located in a spring-loaded clamp.

To work on KME Sharpeners KFS No additional tools or wrenches are required. The surface of any table can be used for support. The wooden base for attaching the sharpener is purchased separately.

You can complete it yourself KME Sharpeners KFS various accessories and necessary abrasive stones, which will fully ensure the sharpening process.

Except Sharpeners KFS, there are many inexpensive options compact (hiking) sharpeners from the company KME.

Advantages:

Compactness
Mobility
Rigid fixation of the knife sharpening angle
Ergonomic handle for work.

Flaws:

The need to purchase (for convenience) additional components (base).

4. Lansky Deluxe 5

Knife sharpening system Lansky Deluxe 5- compact system for sharpening knives. Size 215 x 110 x 40 mm. Weight 770 gr. Made in USA. Designed for kitchen, folding, hunting and garden knives. Included includes 5 ceramic hone bars with guides, oil and the knife holder itself.

The presence of 4 set sharpening angles is the main advantage Lansky Deluxe 5- you don’t need to select the sharpening angle or maintain the required angle when sharpening, which allows you to bring the sharpening tool to a razor sharpness.

Anglessharpening Lansky Deluxe 5

20°- used for kitchen cutlery and fillet knives.

Ceramic hone bars that come with Lansky Deluxe 5 are very effective and the best remedy for quick correction and restoration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Ceramic is faster on modern steels than aluminum oxide or silicon carbide sharpeners.

Lansky Deluxe 5 convenient and easy to use, both for beginners and experienced users.

Advantages:

Compactness
Mobility
Preset main sharpening angles.

Flaws:

Limitation of use by knife size/length
It is not possible to change the sharpening angle of the knife
The need to purchase (for convenience) additional components (handle-holder).

You can buy a sharpening system Lansky Deluxe 5 in our online store.

5.Profile

Knife sharpening system Profile- a professional modular system for sharpening a wide range of cutting tools. Fully metal structure.

Weight from 7 kg. Made in Russia. Delivered in wooden box or plastic case (optional).

System Profile, thanks to the modular system, it can be equipped with a variety of devices for the convenience of sharpening a wide variety of cutting tools: knives of all sizes and shapes, scissors, axes, machetes, chisels, straight razors, planer knives, garden tools and much more. another.

What can the device be equipped with? Profile? These are single and double sponge clamps, single and double sponge clamps with a reduced sharpening angle for thin and narrow knives, a stage, a device for sharpening scissors, etc.

Ease of use and fine tuning Profile allows you to determine and accurately set the optimal blade sharpening angle.

Abrasive stones used on Profile, can be any size (10-21 cm) and are easily changed in a spring-loaded clamp on the guide rod. When sharpening on Profile The removal of metal is completely controlled, the unevenness of the RC leads is eliminated and the razor sharpness of the RC is achieved.

Device Profile fasten with a clamp to stable table or workbench, and can also be mounted on the original steel stand.

Profile requires minimal maintenance: initial calibration of the device, periodic lubrication of rubbing parts, cleaning of stones and clamps after intensive use.

Advantages:

High quality
Widest range of applications
Full metal construction
Modular system
Accurate angle setting
Full control of the sharpening process
Constant technological development and updating
Relative mobility

Flaws:

Some “dampness” and lack of refinement of individual components and parts.

In our rating, we were based on indicators such as popularity, number of reviews/reviews and sales volume of sharpening systems. We hope you enjoyed it and found it interesting to get to know the top five systems!

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Before you start choosing a sharpener, you need to determine the following points:

1. Blade type of your knife(s)

Knives with straight blade and double-sided sharpening can be sharpened on most types of sharpening tools.

Single-sided knives require special equipment - suitable, , or for Asian knives.

Serrated knives (with a file) sharpened or with triangular sharpening elements. The editing of such knives can be carried out in a special groove of some models . The editing of such knives can be carried out in a special groove or at the polishing stage (with ceramic discs) of some models.

Knives with a wavy edge on one side only , are sharpened with small ones, suitable in diameter to the notches on the blade. Working hooks are sharpened on diamond or ceramic blades.

Fishing hooks, needles, arrows are sharpened on hand sharpeners with a special recess for pulling the tool through.

2. Sharpener type

Determines the level of sharpening. It is necessary to pay attention to the following characteristics of sharpening tools:

Device size
Your skill level
Portability of the device
Purpose

Some universal sharpeners can sharpen almost all types of knives and tools, while others are designed only for specific purposes.

For example, you can sharpen a variety of knives and tools. However, you will not be able to sharpen bread knives or scissors. Conversely, notches will do an excellent job of sharpening serrated knives, but will not be suitable for working with tools.

A preset sharpening angle will help a beginner “not to overwhelm” the knife, while an experienced sharpener will be able to set any angle to the cutting edge of his knife on a stone. So, analyze all types of sharpeners and choose the one that suits your experience and goals.

Sharpeners with a fixed sharpening angle.
Suitable for quickly sharpening your regular set of knives with a minimum of effort and skill.

Suitable for those who don't mind spending more time and effort, but want to achieve a perfect cutting edge. Requires a certain skill or, at a minimum, additional. devices: sharpening angle holder.

Ideal for everyday easy and quick sharpening of knives. Not suitable for sharpening very dull knives.

Allows you to set any sharpening angle for a knife or tool, but is somewhat difficult to install.

Ideal for sharpening heavily damaged knives or very hard steel knives. Great option if you need to sharpen a large number of knives.

3. Abrasives

Exist four main types of abrasives : Arkansas stones, carbides, ceramics and diamond.

Each group has its own unique characteristics and opportunities. It doesn't matter which abrasive you choose, each of them gives a good result.

The choice comes down primarily to how quickly and in what volume you want to remove metal from the cutting edge.

Diamonds:

Diamonds- the hardest substance known to man, therefore, sharpeners with abrasives made from diamond chips are the fastest, most wear-resistant and very effective. They are quite aggressive and quickly remove metal from the cutting edge.

Carbides:

A very aggressive material that quickly removes metal from the blade, ideal for restoring a cutting edge in 3-4 pulls.

Ceramics:

Removes a minimal amount of metal. Excellent for finishing and polishing phases.

Arkansas stones:

Natural stone, mined in Arkansas (USA), removes a minimal amount of metal. On such stones, knives are polished, bringing the cutting edge to a mirror-like surface and razor sharpness.

We advise you to actively consult with sellers for correct selection sharpening device, because the quality and life expectancy of your knives depends on it.