Knife Sharpeners

Finding the right knife sharpener for your needs

If you've ever ruined a perfectly good fruit or vegetable by cutting into it with a dull knife, you'll know the importance of keeping a knife sharpener handy in the kitchen! A sharp knife will allow you to cut cleanly through a piece of raw or cooked food without tearing it, whether you need thick medallions of beef or ultra-thin slices of fish. It's also much safer to cut food with a sharp knife as blunt blades can slip and make it easier to cut yourself.

No matter what your skill level, we have a knife sharpener to suit your needs. From fast and easy electric knife sharpeners to whetstones that give you control and precision, find the best knife sharpeners by leading brands at the lowest prices online at Kitchen Warehouse!

Importance of sharp knives when cooking

A sharp knife is key to cutting your food ingredients neatly into the size and shape you need for cooking. They are also essential for carving the food to perfection once it's cooked for serving. Razor-sharp blades glide effortlessly through meat, fish, vegetables, fresh herbs and more without crushing the food cells or damaging their appearance. It's less effort on the hand and wrist plus there is less chance of injury as a sharp blade is more predictable and sinks into food without slipping.

From sharpening stones to electric - various types of knife sharpeners to choose from

There are 4 different types of knife sharpeners available at Kitchen Warehouse. Each one has its own benefits and requires a different level of skill to use. They include:

• Whetstones - A whetstone gives you ultimate control over how sharp you get your knives. It requires you to run the blade back and forth across the stone to sharpen it. The Edge Master Professional Combination Whetstone has a coarse grit side for sharpening and a medium grit side for refining with a non-slip base to prevent accidents.

• Electric knife sharpener - This is a great one for beginners. Electric sharpeners have one or more slots to fit the blade into with sharpening stones that grind and sharpen the blade as it passes through.

• Sharpening steels - This is also called honing steel. Rather than sharpen a knife, this product realigns the edge of the blade if it has been bent out of shape due to regular use.

• Pull-through sharpener - A handheld sharpener is a manual knife sharpener that requires you to pull the blade through the slots to sharpen it. It provides the right sharpening angle but with more control than an electric sharpener. A water knife sharpener is a type of manual sharpener that can be used under water to prevent overheating the blades. The Yaxell 2 Stage Water Sharpener is a top choice.

Process of sharpening and honing explained

The process of sharpening stainless steel knives involves running the blade against a rough surface, usually a stone, until the edge is sharp again. The sharpening angle is important as it will determine the sharpness and durability of the knife edge. A 20 degree angle works best for most knives.