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Best Knife Sharpening Stone
Sharp Pebble Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone
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Whetstone is Cheatham's go-to. You have to soak the stone for at least ten minutes prior to using and rewet it periodically, so it's certainly more work than an electronic or manual sharpener. But you can control the angle and firmness as you sharpen, giving you professionally sharp knives. You can't go wrong with the Sharp Pebble Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone.
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Best Electric Knife Sharpener
Work Sharp E2 Kitchen Sharpener
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Electric knife sharpeners make it easy to sharpen your knives regularly. With the push of a button, the sturdy Work Sharp E2 Kitchen Sharpener will give any knife a clean, sharp blade.
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Best Manual Knife Sharpener
KitchenIQ Edge Grip Knife Sharpener
Now 30% Off
Credit: KitchenIQDon't let the size of the compact KitchenIQ Edge Grip Knife Sharpener fool you; it packs a punch. With coarse, carbide blades for reshaping and a fine, ceramic blade for touch-ups, it'll fine-tune all of your knives.
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Best Professional-Grade Knife Sharpener
Chef’s Choice Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
Now 42% Off
Credit: Chef’s Choice Diamonds are a knife's best friend, apparently. The Chef’s Choice Professional Electric Knife Sharpener uses diamond abrasives on conical disks to create "micro-grooves" that sharpen both sides of the blade. If you're using a range of knives daily, this thing is worth every penny.
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Best Honing Rod Knife Sharpener
Wüsthof 10" Sharpening Steel
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A honing rod shouldn't be your standalone sharpener, but running a blade along the Wüsthof 10" Sharpening Steel will keep your knives in tip-top shape in between full sharpening sessions.
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Best Knife Sharpener for Safety
PrinChef Anti-Cut Knife Sharpener
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The PrinChef Anti-Cut Knife Sharpener suctions to your countertop, so there's no need to worry about it slipping while you use it. And with a two-stage sharpening system, it doesn't skimp on sharpness for safety.
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Best Knife Sharpener Set
Edge Pro Edge 4 Knife Sharpening System
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8How We Picked These Products
When selecting the best knife sharpeners we went to the experts. Adrienne Cheatham, chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, gave us her picks for the best knife sharpeners on the market.
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9How Often Should You Sharpen Knives?
As for how often you should be sharpening, it depends on how often you use your knives. "If you cook a lot, you should sharpen your knives one to two times per week," Cheatham said. "And if you don't cook a lot, one time per month should be fine."
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