4-in-1 Kitchen Knife Accessories: 3-Stage Knife Sharpener Helps Repair, Restore, Polish Blades and Cut-Resistant Glove (Black)

Great labor saver! You can't get the kind of edge possible with the best traditional or professional sharpening methods, but it can produce a perfectly adequate edge, and it won't require anywhere near the same amount of skill, effort, or money to get and keep it. For something this quick and easy to use, it does a pretty good job, producing knives with a useful and safer cutting edge, and I now use it regularly. I should note that It did require considerable experimentation and eventual modification of the steps recommended to get to that point, but it does work, and using it has restored even our oldest cutlery to a useful condition again, down to and including even the half-century old Swiss Army Knives my wife and I carry. :-) That said, I should note that when I first acquired the thing, I was initially disappointed with the results, and didn't find it very useful at all. However, trying to cut up garlic, veggies, meat and such with a dull knife can be a very good motivator, and not always having the time (or gumption) for the full-fledged, traditional means of producing the very best edge, I kept after it, and finally ended up with usefully sharp blades again, although I pretty much had to throw out most of the recommendations for use provided by the manufacturer. You can choose to do the same or not as you wish, but eventually it did work, and continues to work well for me, keeping our knives sharpened to at least an adequate and usefully sharp standard, so I'm very happy with it. If you want to try this modified methodology for yourself, and with the caveat that your results may vary, please read on. Right off, I recommend skipping that first, coarse (number 1) slot altogether. I can only guess it's meant for the dullest of dull blades, but it seemed to me that it actually worked against the goal of getting a useful edge, instead of helping the process along, so now I don't use it at all. Instead, start with the notch in the middle, the number 2 slot, not at the 90' angle recommended, but at more of a 30-45' angle, with the point of the knife down towards the work surface. If you don't hold it at such an angle, every draw can and probably will result in the very tip of the blade hitting the other side of the device every time it passes through, which I found counter-productive at best. Also, pressing down on the knife just a bit when drawing it through (again, not according to the provided directions) produced much better results, so a slight downward pressure on the knife is recommended with every draw. Start by placing the rear of the blade edge (nearest the handle) in the middle slot, holding it at the angle recommended, and with a little downward pressure, repeatedly draw it all the way through, until the blade will pass through the slot with hardly any effort or 'grab' at all. Note that newer, sharper blades will take little to practically no time or effort for completing this step, but duller blades can require an effort of several minutes or more of work. When you think you're finished with this step, the cutting edge of the blade should feel like it's at least fairly smooth and dangerously sharp, although there probably will be some tiny burrs (rough spots) here and there along the very edge (which the last step should completely remove). Continue to the next step. Moving the blade to the 3rd slot, again holding it at about the same angle, and with a slight downward pressure, draw the blade all the way through. This step more or less just hones the blade, like a good steel, but it also should remove any burrs and such left by processing through the number 2 slot, as well as getting the v working edge all the way to the critical, correct angle, which is different from that produced by using the 2nd slot. Repeat until the blade finally passes through the slot pretty much effortlessly (remember to apply a little downward pressure with each stroke) and the knife edge is very smooth and usefully sharp. If it isn't very smooth and sharp after a few minutes of effort, try going back to the beginning step, this time putting a little more effort into the downward pressure, repeating the process as necessary until the blade ends up usefully sharp, or you are tired of trying, in which case, you probably should get someone else to do it, or bite the bullet and just send it off for professional sharpening. :-) Regarding the included glove, It seems like a very good idea, and there's certainly nothing wrong with using it, so I recommend doing so. I would add that after trying it out a few times myself, it seemed more awkward than helpful and I stopped using it at all, so I can't really vouch for any added safety it does (or doesn't) provide. However, I will reiterate that it seems like a good idea, and I recommend anyone the least bit uncomfortable with a good, sharp blade use it. Also, the utility of the sharpener over the long haul remains to be seen, although I have been using mine for about six months now, so it has easily more than paid for itself, especially in saved time. Admittedly, a better edge can be achieved and maintained using multiple stones and water or oil, followed by honing, but for months of easily getting and maintaining a perfectly acceptable, usefully sharp knife edge on kitchen cutlery (provided it was of good quality to start with), without the need for a large expenditure of effort or money, I recommend it.

I’ve used this knife sharpener once so far and it worked very well. I had a few kitchen knives that were already dull, and after using this sharpener they became noticeably sharper and cut much better. The 3-stage sharpening system is very easy to use, even if you don’t have experience sharpening knives. The sharpener feels stable on the counter and doesn’t slide around, which makes it safer to use. The cut-resistant glove is a nice bonus and adds extra safety, especially for beginners. The build quality feels solid for the price, and it doesn’t require much effort. Just a few passes made a big difference. It’s perfect for home use and for keeping kitchen knives in good condition. Overall, it does exactly what it promises and is a great value for the price. I would definitely recommend it.

I’ve been using this knife sharpener for a little over a year. It’s very easy to use, and I have found it to be safer than some other knife sharpening methods. I owned and operated a restaurant for twenty years, so I’m very familiar with sharp knives ;). They can be very scary, however, anyone that has ever tried to use a not so sharp knife knows that a sharp knife is essential in the kitchen. I have my favorite three knives that get used on the daily, so they do get dull. Once they begin to struggle with the task at hand, I get this handy sharpener out, and within minutes, we are back in business. I would suggest that you read the directions carefully before using the sharpener. There are three different slots, and it’s important to use them in the correct order. Each slot is clearly numbered in the order you are to use them. The sharpener also comes with a protective glove. I have repurposed that glove for use with my mandolin as well. With a little finesse, your knife will be good as new. My only advise is not to be too heavy handed when pulling the knife through the slots. Less is definitely more when it comes to the downward pressure used. I have tried other knife sharpeners over the years, and for me, this one is the winner.

It was a very good buy. It sharpens my knives well.

Easy to use and does a VERY nice job putting a good edge on my kitchen knives and pocket knife.

I think this works pretty well. Not as sharp as a really skilled professional sharpening, but a lot cheaper. And human knife sharpeners don't always know what they're doing anyway. I still need a little pressure with tomatoes, but if I remember to give a few swipes every time I cook, it's very much better than when the knives get dull before (if!) the sharpener comes to town.

You get what you pay for. It does sharpen my knives but the results are very temporary. It's good when I specifically need a sharper edge for a meal I'm preparing, but I don't expect it to hold up.

This is a excellent knife sharpener, I have lots of knives in the kitchen and thanks to the 3 stage sharpener ever one is razor sharpener. If your in need of a sharpener that works give this one a try you will be happy with having super sharpener knives.

No glove came with this product. False advertising.

produto barato, porem, faz o que diz, e gostei bastante

Great product!

I am very pleased with this item. Very easy to use and it works amazing. My knives have never been this sharp before. I have used it many times and it looks like it will hold up for a really long time.

Advertised protective glove was not included when order arrived.