HORL 2 Oak Kitchen Knife Sharpener for Razor Sharp Edges Made in Germany - Rolling Sharpener for knives - Rolling Knife Sharpening Kit with Magnetic Holder with 15 & 20 Degrees

Nothing will ever beat a good whetstone. The problem with whetstones, however, is that they take a lot of practice to be able to effectively use. Maintaining a proper angle is tough to do by feel. This system solves this problem, and it couldn't be easier to use. The unit is simple--it's just two parts: a magnetic angle block and a sharpening roller. Here's how they work. The angle block is cut for two angles,15 degrees and 20 degrees. Each have a silicone-padded magnet which will hold your blade in place without scratching it. The angle you need depends on the intended use of the knife: kitchen knives, fillet knives, or blades meant for fine cutting generally need the 15 degrees side of the block; outdoor knives, pocket knives, and blades which are meant for heavy-duty use generally need the 20 degrees side. Whichever side you use, the practice is the same--attach your blade cutting-side-up, make sure the edge is above the angle block, and you're ready to rock. Now comes the roller assembly. About the size of your average Yahtzee dice cup, each end has a different grit. For really dull knives or knives with an uneven edge, you'll want to use the course grit and spend time with it until your knife has a good consistent edge. No need to apply much pressure--just roll the sharpener along the edge and let the grinding pad do its thing. Once that's done, spin the sharpening roller around and polish your new edge. If your blade is only beveled on one side, that's the side you want to present to the roller's grinders. If the blade is beveled on both sides, you'll want to reverse the blade on your angle block and do them both. You're going to wind up with a very sharp knife. This unit has a very high-quality build. The rollers are smooth, and the grinding pads are consistent. Unlike using a grinding wheel, you're not going to generate enough heat to destroy the temper on your blade: your edge will hold as long as the quality of your blades will allow. The grinders are also replaceable, meaning there's no reason you won't get decades of good use out of this. Sure, it's a bit pricey--but this is an instance where you really do get what you pay for. Highly recommended!

The HORL 2 Oak Rolling Knife Sharpener has transformed my kitchen experience, turning dull knives into professional-quality cutting tools. Here's why I love it: Effortless Sharpening: I was sharpening like a pro within minutes. The rolling mechanism makes the process easy and intuitive, and the results are immediately noticeable. Super Sharp Results: This tool does its job and does it well! All my knives are razor-sharp now, slicing through anything with ease. It's like having a new set of knives altogether. Beautiful Design: The Oak construction is not only aesthetically pleasing but also feels robust and long-lasting. It's a tool that looks good on the countertop and works great in hand. Safety Warning: Be warned; the sharpening results are so effective that it might catch you off guard. I've nicked myself a few times due to the newfound sharpness of my knives. Always exercise caution when handling newly sharpened knives. Summary: The HORL 2 Oak Rolling Knife Sharpener is a must-have in any kitchen. If you're tired of struggling with dull knives and want professional-level sharpness without the hassle, this tool is your answer. With its ease of use and high-quality construction, it's a worthwhile investment for home cooks and professionals alike. Just be mindful of the super sharp results and handle your knives with care!

Excellent product, very efficient, keeps my Global knives sharp. Highly recommend.

Super easy to use and does sharpen knives to hair-splitting sharpness. I would strongly recommend this product for its ease of use, especially compared to something like a whetstone. However, this product falls a bit short when it comes to knives with beveled handles, as the grind surface will knock against and potentially scratch the beveled section. Also, for being a chunk of wood with 2 grind surfaces on each end, the HORL is surprisingly expensive. But when it works, it works great, and feels high quality in the hand.

Sharpens and hones knives great. To me, it feels safer than other methods. And big bonus. you don’t have to worry about your angle! Results in consistency and less time spent sharpening.

I use wet stones all the time and I can sharpen very well with them. Wet stones are time consuming though and requires a lot of effort. I have many knives from chef/kitchen knives to hunting, fishing, and bushcraft knives. The only knives I don't recommend this for are knives with a Scandinavian grind. Everything else including my pocket knife for every day carry it keeps them shaving sharp like a razor blade. It takes minimal effort. Honestly I do 50 course and 50 fine and then strop and they will shave your leg bald. Highly recommend this if you want to keep your knives in tip top shape without spending a lot of time and effort. Its expensive but it delivers.

Well made and extremely simple to use. Knife sharpening made simple. Very compact and attractive, takes up very little space. Cleverly designed.

I have had this for a couple months. I wanted to find out what it did and did not do well. First off, it is very well built. Solid with some weight to it. The angle magnet is strong enough for the application. I have collector knives and kitchen cutlery. I tried it first on a Benchmade drop point CLA. I found you had to fasten the blade to the magnet on the flat spot next to handle. Bingo, worked well. Stropped after and it was scary sharp. Next I tried a microtech dagger OTF. No dice. Blade won’t hold at the prescribed angle due to its shape. Use a stone. Fixed blade Bowie was next. Right back to scary sharp. Next was kitchen cutlery. Now this is where it really shines. Kitchen knives are usually flat sided and this what it is made for. In no time every knife I have in the kitchen is slicing paper. You can drag a paring knife through a tomato it sharpened it so well. A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one, due to having to put effort into using it. Not any more with this sharpener. If you’re buying to sharpen your EDC, depending on blade style you may want to stick with a stone. If you’re buying for kitchen cutlery. Don’t think twice. It’s expensive, but the construction is meant to last and the blade finish after sharpening is surgical. Can’t go wrong. Works as intended. 5 stars.

Excellent, j'ai même réussi à rattraper des lames abimées par d'autres aiguiseurs de qualité moyenne 👍

Easy to use - however, would have preferred the sharpening edge to be longer to better support long knives.

I got this brilliantly simple sharpening set a few weeks ago, and have used it to sharpen two Japanese knives (15-degree edge) and a bunch of western knives (20-degree edge). It took just a couple of minutes per blade (a bit longer for good carbon steel, a bit less for softer stainless steel). Sharpness was excellent (*). I amused myself by cutting slices of ripe tomato that were so transparently thin they had only one side... But seriously... excellent results from such a deceptively simple and easy-to-use tool. One of my knives had a blade wider than the diameter of the roller, but that was easily solved by putting the magnet block and blade on a counter-top in the usual orientation, but having the roller raised on a cutting board (second photo... if Amazon keeps them in the order I attached them). (* I like this product enough that I might buy the additional finer-grit end-caps to achieve supernatural sharpness. I'll never reach the levels of my brother, who has an array of sharpening tools and blocks and grits and honers and strops and... and... and is so fanatical about sharpening that he can produce an edge that will slice a hard turnip from across the room just by waving his knife threateningly. But for us ordinary people, you can put away any motorized or gimmicky sharpeners you've bought (or received as gifts) and just use the Horl 2.) DO NOT reward rip-off companies - mostly Chinese, it seems - by purchasing a knockoff. Reward the Germans; penalize the makers of cheap knock-offs. Yes, some of your money will go to Amazon, unless you live in a European country where Horl will sell and ship directly, but it's the price we pay for living in North America or other parts of the globe. Shipping and handling were prompt, and the sharpening set arrived in perfect condition. Just remember that when you pay Horl for the legitimate product, - you are paying for the original idea, the superior German engineering and development, highest-quality components and workmanship, and a superior reputation of a company that uses the founder's family name and stands by the quality of their product. When you buy a knock-off version from some anonymous company whose "name" is just some made-up jumble of letters, using sweat-shop labor (breaking the laws of China, both in the realm of intellectual property rights and in the realm of human rights and workers' rights) by paying off officials), and building with the cheapest materials that should barely hold together until you get it home... maybe. And if you and thousands of others report that the 'diamond' grit of a knock-off sharpener wore off in two weeks, or the roller mechanism got wobbly after two sharpenings, they don't care. The anonymous knock-off company will just stand up another front seller with another jumble-of-letters name, and keep on selling shoddy crap that is stealing money, stealing livelihood from the dedicated designers/makers/entrepreneurs who make and sell the real Horl 2 sharpening kit. I absolutely recommend the true Horl 2 (or the Horl Pro, just because of who makes it...) to anybody who has knives they want to to sharpen to a superior level and maintain that way with little effort and no knowledge needed. I'm going to buy some more as gifts for my other siblings, except perhaps Mr. Fanatic Sharpener brother who enjoys his current sharpening hobby. The rest of us just want really functional knives with least effort, and Horl provides that.

Great Item Very Happy 😊

Prima di utilizzarlo, specie con coltelli dal filo molto rovinato consiglio sempre di dare prima una passata veloce con una pietra molto molto ruvida, in modo da pareggiare il filo, altrimenti ci vorrà troppo tempo per ottenere un buon risultato. Con HORL 2 ripasso accuratamente il filo su entambi i lati almeno due volte per disco, prima il disco diamantato e dopo quello di ceramica. Per coltelli alti, uso un tagliere come supporto per HORL, tenendo il tagliere paralello alla lama del coltello e scorro HORL sopra tagliere passando sul filo, fin dove arrivo, poi tolto il tagliere e faccio la punta. Per la punta, basta avere una tavoletta bassa mezzo cm, posizionata solo sotto al coltello in modo da tenerlo leggermente sollevato e viene molto affilata e appuntita, ottima per coltelli da disosso. La lama del coltello sempre o il più possibile, parallela al piano di appoggio. Preferisco decisamente 15° che 20°. E ne ho costruito uno da 10° che uso soltanto su un paio di coltelli destinati a carne cruda disossata per tagli chirurgichi, la lama fa i peli come un rasoio! Step finale do una pulita alla lama con della carta assorbente e lo passo dolcemente su un buon acciaino. Risultato finale notevole. Procedimento più lento rispetto alla mola ad acqua ma probabilmente la lama nel tempo vi ringrazierà. È più veloce e oserei dire preciso che a mano su pietre di almeno 3 grane. Con HORL 2 va specificato, su molti coltelli è praticamente impossibile arrivare fino alla parte finale del filo (vicino al manico) se il disco batte sul manico prima di arrivare in fondo. Su pietra non c'è questo problema.