Sharpening Basics and Technique
Types of Knife Sharpeners Explained
The main types of knife sharpeners explained: electric, whetstone, pull-through and rolling. See which one fits your knives and your sharpening habits.
Find the right stone or sharpener for your dull knives
Plain guides to whetstones, rolling and guided sharpeners, pull-through tools and honing rods. Start with the kind of tool you're curious about, the grit question or the knife you need to fix.
Latest guides
Rolling and Guided SharpenersHORL 2 Knife Sharpener Review
HORL 2 knife sharpener review: walnut body, diamond and ceramic discs, 15 and 20 degree angles. See who it suits, how setup and care work, and the alternatives.
Whetstones and Sharpening StonesWhetstone vs Waterstone: What Is the Difference?
Whetstone vs waterstone: learn what each term means, how water stones differ from oil stones, and which sharpening stone to buy for your kitchen knives.
Stone Care and AccessoriesHow Long Do Diamond Sharpening Stones Last?
How long do diamond sharpening stones last? Most stay usable for years of home sharpening, and wear shows up as slower cutting and a polished surface.
Pull-Through Tools, Rods and ElectricsBest Knife Sharpeners for Kitchen Knives
The best knife sharpener for kitchen knives keeps your blades cutting cleanly without guesswork. Compare hand-held, pull-through and electric picks.
- Pull-Through Tools, Rods and Electrics
Best Hand Knife Sharpeners for Kitchen Knives
The best hand knife sharpener for kitchen knives depends on your blades. Compare carbide, ceramic, suction and rolling sharpeners, with picks for each home need.
- Pull-Through Tools, Rods and Electrics
How to Use a Hand Held Knife Sharpener
How to use a hand held knife sharpener: set a stable base, match the stage to the blade, draw it through in one steady stroke, and wipe the blade clean.
Whetstones and Sharpening StonesWhat Grit Sharpening Stone Do You Need?
What grit sharpening stone do I need? Pick 1000 for dull edges, 3000 to 6000 to polish, and coarser grits only for repairs. Match the grit to the edge you have.
Pull-Through Tools, Rods and ElectricsWork Sharp Combo Knife Sharpener Review
Work Sharp Combo knife sharpener review: how the belt and ceramic hone work, who it suits and when a guided field sharpener fits better.