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Page Contents:
-Keeping a Sharp Edge... an Introduction
-Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpeners
-Kershaw Electric Knife Sharpener
-Manual Knife Sharpeners
-Scissor Sharpeners
-Ceramic & Crock Sticks
-Crock Stick Cleaner
-Sharpening Stones
-Honing Oil
-Steels
Related Pages:
-Ceramic Knife Sharpening
-Cutting Boards
-Knife Guide
-ChefsChoice
Sharpener Comparison
-Smith's
Abrasives Sharpening Instructions
-Fantes.com Main Page
Keeping a Sharp Edge:
To maintain the edge on your metal knives, realign the edge on a regular
basis, using a medium-abrasive steel.
A steel is a rod, usually made of chromed steel or ceramics, and attached to
a handle with safety guard. Plated with a chromium-based metal, a realigning
steel is just a few Rockwell degrees harder than the cutlery, so that it can
only remove small burrs and straighten the edge.
A fine, smooth whetstone can also be used to regularly realign an edge.
A few gentle strokes of the edge, alternating sides, holding the edge at
about a 20-degree angle from the steel or stone, is all it takes to keep it
sharp.
If you find using a steel difficult, there are fixed-angle units, and units
with miniature steels or ceramic discs aligned at the proper angle for
foolproof maintenance.
Most chromed steels are magnetized, and most ceramic steels are coarse
enough so as to collect the fine bits of metal removed from the knife edge.
All must be cleaned regularly.
A steel ideally removes only a minimal amount of metal from the edge. Over a
period of time, however, perhaps a year or two under normal household use,
enough metal is removed that the edge requires sharpening by grinding.
Aggressive use of knives on hard surfaces and using a steel incorrectly
will require more frequent edge grinding.
From Dull to Sharp:
When a steel no longer keeps the edge sharp, put a new edge on your metal
knives using a grinding tool that is capable of reshaping the metal.
A grinding tool can be made of stone, ceramics or metals. The grade of
abrasion, or the degree of hardness and coarseness, determines how much
metal a sharpener is capable of removing.
Grinding to reshape a blunt edge takes many strokes of the tool.
Electrically driven grinders make the work faster.
A manual tool that is lighter than your knife can be worked over the blade;
work the blade over heavier sharpening tools and into electric grinders.
Maintain an angle of 15-23°, depending on the sharpness desired. To help you
maintain the correct angle, use sharpeners with the sharpening elements
placed at fixed angles.
Steels that are made of ceramic material, or embedded with diamonds, are
coarse and hard enough to grind metal, and are not easy to control in
maintaining the right angle.
Whetstones, or "stones", are available in "hard" (fine) to "soft" (coarse)
abrasions. Maintaining the correct angle requires some skill. Work the edge
into the stone. Use with either water or honing oil to maintain a scum-free
abrasive surface and to prevent clogging of surface pores. Natural
whetstones have longevity, can be used on any type of blade, and can reach
places other sharpeners can’t. Fine natural whetstones not only hone, but
also polish the edge.
Composite whetstones are also available in various abrasions and are
inexpensive. Usage is similar to natural stones, but they clog more easily
and wear more quickly.
Other composite surfaces may be diamond permeated or contain other natural
or synthetic substances.
Watch Those Angles:
Maintaining the right angle usually requires some effort and a good bit of
practice. Use sharpeners with fixed-angle surfaces for greater accuracy and
ease. When manually grinding an edge, the grinding angle should be more
blunt for chef knives and others that are usually used against a cutting
surface. Make the edges sharper for knives used to slice, fillet, pare, etc.
Important Note regarding Ceramic Knives:
Ceramic knives require special sharpening equipment and should never be
steeled. (Details)
We sharpen knives. In-store while-you-wait service (call first). Cost
is $2 per metal knife and $3.50 per ceramic knife. Usually additional fee
and must leave for chipped edge and broken point repairs. (Directions and store hours.) |
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Chefs Choice EdgeSelect Electric
Sharpener, Model 120 $129.99
#1291
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The three stage Diamond Hone® Sharpener-Plus incorporates conical
100% diamond coated disks in Stage 1 and 2 and a stropping/polishing
Stage 3, to create, in just seconds, a sharp and durable edge. The
highly polished fine edge can be customized to suit the cutting task.
Precision elastomeric angle guides eliminate all guesswork. 3-year
limited warranty.  USA |
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Chef'sChoice Professional Sharpening
Station, Model 130 $149.99
#122239
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For sharpening, steeling and stropping all types of knives, sharpens
both straight edge and serrated blades. Three stages: Diamond abrasives
in Stage 1, super-hardened steel abrasives in Stage 2, and flexible
stropping in disks in Stage 3. Precision angle guides.
Assembled in the USA |
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Chefs Choice Diamond Hone Electric
Sharpener 3-Stage, White, Model 110W $79.99
#3372
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This professional electric sharpener safely and quickly gives
kitchen and sports knives an incredibly sharp, longer-lasting edge with
no guesswork. Patented 3-stage process, 100% diamond abrasives and
magnetic guides create razor-sharp edges. Sharpens the entire edge of
kitchen, fishing, hunting and pocketknives. Safe for quality knives.
2-year limited warranty. USA |
Contemporary Asian Knife
Traditional Japanese Knife |
Chefs Choice Professional Diamond
Sharpener for Asian Knives, Model 315S $99.99
#1292
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For double bevel or traditional single bevel Asian knives, sashimi
knives, and even thick Deba style blades.
Creates the Asian edge on conventional European/American style blades.
Two-stage sharpening: Honing - fine, 100% diamond abrasives; Polishing -
patented ultra-fine flexible micron-size abrasives.
Precision spring guides, for thinnest to thickest blades.
Precision double bevel facets at 15°.
2 year limited warranty.
Assembled in the USA |
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Kershaw Shun AP119 Electric Knife
Sharpener, Black $49.99
#122157
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5-3/8 x 4-3/8" base,
4" high,
Ceramic sharpening wheels in removable cartridge,
Coarse and fine aligned together for single-pass sharpening,
Cartridge can be removed for rinse cleaning and is replaceable,
Includes plastic top-cover (not shown),
Cord storage underneath,
Instructional CD included,
UL Listed, 120v, 60Hz, 60 Watts
1 year limited warranty
China |
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Chefs Choice Manual 2-Stage Sharpener,
Model 450 $24.99
#19780
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Precision angle guides, two-stage sharpening and 100% diamond
abrasives assure razor-sharp knives with no guesswork! Sharpens the full
blade edge of kitchen, fishing, hunting and pocket knives. Perfect for
the kitchen, tackle box, toolbox or glove compartment. Dishwasher safe.
Easy to use right- or left-handed.
USA |
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Smith's Knife &
Scissor Sharpening Gripper $8.99
#5568
Temporarily unavailable
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5-3/4" long,
2-1/2" at its widest,
5/8" thick,
V-shaped carbide cutting blades for knives,
Blades are reversible and replaceable,
Ceramic rod for both right- and left-handed scissors,
Soft rubber grip handle
China |
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Smith's Knife & Scissor Sharpening
Gripper With Kitchen Shears $9.99
#122288
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5-3/4" long,
2-1/2" at its widest,
5/8" thick,
V-shaped carbide cutting blades for knives,
Blades are reversible and replaceable,
Ceramic rod for both right- and left-handed scissors,
Soft rubber grip handle
8" kitchen shears with 2-3/4" blades
China |
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Wusthof Knife-Lite Sharpener $19.99
#121931
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8 x 3 x 1-1/4" wide,
First stage carbide blades,
Finishing stage rolling ceramic rods,
Also includes scissor sharpener,
Preset angles,
Non-slip rubber feet
China |
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Henckels Twinsharp Select Knife Sharpener
$19.99
#122242
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7-1/2" wide,
Steel wheels for coarse sharpening,
Ceramic wheels for fine sharpening and smoothing,
Hand guard,
Non-skid feet,
Stainless steel and plastic
Germany |
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Chef'sChoice Manual Diamond Hone Scissor
Sharpener, Model 490 $19.99
#19778
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5-3/4 x 2-1/4" wide,
2-stage sharpening system,
Coarse pad for very dull or damaged edges,
Fine pad for honing,
Magnet holds pads in place,
Pad storage area underneath,
100% diamond abrasives,
Includes 3 angled guides for edge positioning,
Guides slide onto sharpener,
For right- or left-handed use,
1 year limited warranty |
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Smith's 3-in-1 Sharpening System #CCD4
$19.99
#5556
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8.2" long,
2" at its widest,
4x1" diamond stone (750 Grit Fine),
V-shape tungsten carbide slot (Coarse),
4" long ceramic rods (Extra Fine),
Storage area underneath for rods,
Non-slip rubber feet
China
Ceramic rods can be positioned to sharpen either straight or serrated
edge knives.
(Smith's 3-in-1
Sharpener Manual - PDF 909KB) |
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Lansky 2-Stage Crock Stick Sharpener
$39.99
#11034
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11" x 2" base,
9" medium and fine crock stick pairs,
Ceramic crock sticks,
Wooden base,
Hand guard,
Storage for rods under holder
USA
♦ Use coarse pair with narrow (20°) angle to thin and tune edge,
then/or...
♦ Use fine pair with wide (25°) angle to sharpen and hone.
1. Insert rods in appropriate holes, seat them properly, and place hand
under the Lexan hand safety guard.
 2. Holding
the knife perpendicular to the counter, draw the blade down the left
rod, from heel to tip, as if slicing bread.
 3. Repeat above step down
the right rod. |
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LamsonSharp BladeCone Ceramic Sharpener
$99.99
#98741
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6-3/4" high overall,
5-1/2" high cone,
7" wide base,
One-piece construction,
Plastic ring keeps knife edges safer,
Angled for easier sharpening,
Dishwasher safe
Germany
- Properly angled for basic sharpening |
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Crock Stick
EraserBlock $5.99
#11036
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3-1/2 x 1",
1/2" thick,
Pliable abrasive-type eraser cleans metal particles on Crock Stick rods,
to restore maximum sharpening ability.
USA |
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4" Pocket Natural Arkansas Sharpening
Stone $7.99
#5562
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4" long,
1" wide,
3/8" thick,
Natural soft (medium) stone,
Case with belt loop included
Instructions
Stone from USA
Case made in China |
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6 x 2" Hard Natural Arkansas Bench
Sharpening Stone $19.99
#11038
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6 x 2" stone,
7 x 3" wooden base,
1-1/4" high overall,
Used to achieve an exceptionally fine edge
USA |
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6 x 2" Soft Natural Arkansas Bench
Sharpening Stone $19.99
#11037
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6 x 2" stone,
7 x 3" wooden base,
1-1/4" high overall,
Used to achieve a fast, sharp edge
USA |
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wooden base) |
8 x 2" Soft Natural Arkansas Bench
Sharpening Stone Special
$19.99
#11040
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8 x 2" stone,
9 x 3" wooden base,
1-1/4" high overall,
Used to achieve a fast, sharp edge
USA |
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Smith's Tri-Hone Knife Sharpening System
$34.99
#5550
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Stones are 5-7/8 x 1-1/2 x 3/8",
Medium (soft) natural Arkansas stone,
Fine (hard) natural Arkansas stone,
Aluminum oxide (bonded abrasive) stone,
9 x 3" plastic base with non-skid feet,
1 oz premium honing oil bottle included,
Use medium and fine on a regular basis,
Aluminum oxide for realignment and to remove nicks,
Instructions
included
USA/China |
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Smith's Diamond Sharpening Stone, Fine
Grit $36.99
#5567
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750 grit surface,
6 x 2-1/2" surface,
6-1/4 x 2-3/4" base,
Non-slip rubber feet,
Micron-sized monocrystalline diamond surface,
Stone is removable from base
Instructions included
China
(Manual
PDF) |
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Smith's Diamond Sharpening Stone, Coarse
Grit $36.99
#5566
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325 grit surface
6 x 2-1/2" surface,
6-1/4 x 2-3/4" base,
Non-slip rubber feet,
Micron-sized monocrystalline diamond surface,
Stone is removable from base
China
(Manual
PDF) |
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Nathan's Natural Premium Honing Oil
$3.99
#11039
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4 oz plastic bottle with flip-top lid,
Highly refined mineral oil,
Use only a few drops to lubricate stones and hones
USA |
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Fante's Pro Line Hard Chromed Steel, 10"
$24.99
#7517
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Medium grit,
15-1/4" long overall,
5-1/4" long handle,
Plus 1" hanging ring,
7/16" thick tapered rod,
Hard chromed steel,
Magnetic surface,
Polypropylene handle,
Stainless ring
Germany |
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Henckels Hard Chromed Steel, 10" $29.99
($42 List)
#6962
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Medium grit,
15" long overall,
5-1/4" long handle,
Plus 3/4" hanging ring,
1/2" thick tapered rod,
Hard chromed steel,
Magnetic surface,
Polypropylene handle,
Metal band and ring
Germany |
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Wusthof Hard Chromed Steel, 9" $19.99
($30 List)
#1434
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Medium grit,
14" long overall,
5" long handle,
Plus 3/4" hanging ring,
3/8" thick rod,
Hard chromed steel,
Magnetic surface,
Polypropylene handle,
Stainless ring
Germany |
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Lansky Sharpening Crock Stick $11.99
#11035
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Medium grit,
12" long overall,
4-1/4" handle,
Alumina ceramic rod,
5/16" thick,
Solid hardwood handle
USA |
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Chef'sChoice EdgeCrafter Diamond
Sharpening Oval Steel, 10" $34.99
#21654
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15-1/4" overall length,
5-1/4" long handle,
Diamond coated steel,
Realigns and hones,
Non slip textured handle,
1 year limited warranty
USA |
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Smith's Diamond Sharpening Oval Steel,
10" $32.99
#5569
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15" overall length,
5" long handle,
Diamond coated nickel,
Interrupted surface catches shaved metal,
Realigns and hones,
Oversized safety guard,
Non slip handle
China |
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