Rolling knife sharpener

David lives in Brooklyn where he's logged more than a decade writing about all things edible, including meal kits and meal delivery subscriptions, cooking, kitchen gear and commerce. Since earning a BA in English from Northeastern in Boston, he's toiled in nearly every aspect of the eats business from slicing and dicing as a sous-chef in Rhode Island to leading complex marketing campaigns for major food brands in Manhattan. These days, he's likely somewhere trying the latest this or tasting the latest that - and reporting back, of course. Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week. Add CNET Shopping Knife sharpeners aren't typically at the top of the list when it comes to stocking your kitchen with tools. But if you're a home chef, your knives will seriously benefit from being sharpened at least once a month. A dull knife is inefficient, slows down your meal prep and can easily lead to mishaps or injury. A super sharp knife, on the other hand, feels great to use and can up your cooking game. You can cut tomatoes without wrinkling the skin, or chiffonade leafy herbs without bruising the leaves. I've used a number of chef's knives over the years and come to appreciate each of them for their unique feel -- the heavy-duty Wusthof (my first chef's knife) is great for cubing squash, whereas I love my Global knife for more delicate knife work. But even a premium chef's knife will dull over time, and $150 (let alone higher-priced options) can feel like a waste wh...

Sharpening your own knives may seem intimidating, but it’s a cost-effective way to take what could be trash (your dull knives) and turn it into treasure (a brand new set!). Manual and electric knife sharpeners are easier to use than sharpening stones, and the best ones are quick and versatile. After testing 11 sharpeners—and slicing through 10 pounds of tomatoes—we think the I’ve been sharpening pocket knives on an Arkansas stone since I was 9 years old, and I’ve been keeping my main cooking knife, a santoku, shaving-sharp for nearly 20 years using waterstones and an antique razor hone. I truly appreciate a fine edge, and stones produce the very finest. But I’m also a fan of “good enough,” and so for the past decade, I’ve also used an electric sharpener on my cheap, If you own a knife, you’ll eventually need to resharpen it. You can pay for a knife-sharpening service, you can use a sharpening stone, or you can use a manual or an electric knife sharpener—the kind we’re reviewing here. We like these sharpeners because they’re more reliable (and handier) than knife-sharpening services, and they’re far easier to use than stones. That means you’ll be much more likely to keep your knives sharp, and that then means your cooking will be more enjoyable and ultimately safer. A dull knife is a dangerous knife. We also highly recommend that you use a honing rod (also known as a honing steel, knife steel, or sharpening steel). These are not sharpeners, although they’re often thought of...

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Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. The 4 best knife sharpeners of 2023, tested and reviewed Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter Snapchat icon A ghost. Snapchat Fliboard icon A stylized letter F. Flipboard Pinterest icon The letter "P" styled to look like a thumbtack pin. Pinterest Link icon An image of a chain link. It symobilizes a website link url. Copy Link Read in app Our top picks for knife sharpeners Best overall: Chef's Choice Trizor XV EdgeSelect - This three-stage electric sharpener makes sharpening knives at home as quick and foolproof as can be. Best budget: Müeller 4-Stage Diamond Sharpener - This four-stage pull-through sharpener takes care of most knives and scissors for a surprisingly impressive result without breaking the bank. Best kit: Edge Pro Apex 2 - This jigging system offers the whetstone experience with foolproof control, allowing you to get your edges (almost) as sharp as the pros. Best compact: KitchenIQ Edge Grip 2-Stage - If you don't have much room in your kitchen or you want something you can take on the go, this little device ...