I am a mechanical engineer.
What many reviewers have mistaken for rust around the metal coarse sharpening side is actually an alloy used to 'braze' on the carbide insert that actually does the sharpening.
This is stated in the product description.
Look up brazing on Wikipedia.
If you look closely you'll see the bronze colour surrounds a rectangular block, which is the carbide sharpening material.
It is set in place (into a ground out section, which is why the surrounding bronze colour always fills out a circular arc) using the technique called brazing.
I decided to actually come back to this nearly two years later to review it because it kind of got lost to me to review it back then. However, since I've bought it, I've heard my husband talk about it on and off. Just yesterday with my daughter he was going over sharp knife safety, and he just said how much he still absolutely loves it. Of every gift I've ever given him, this is the only thing I've heard still get praise nearly two years later.
So I figured that was worth going back to my orders, searching 'sharpener' and reviewing it. Highly pleased with it still.
I ordered this because so many reviews said it worked when others of similar design did not deliver the sharpening abilities that they promised. I have used at least a half dozen with similar "pull the blade through the groove design" and none of them worked well enough that I ever bothered to give them a second chance. But, I was growing tired of buying new chef's knives for my elderly mother who refuses to steel the nice Victorinox knives I have been buying for her. She dulls them quickly to the point where steeling them is no longer effective. For five and a half dollars, I thought it would be cheaper if I could save her old knives rather than buying new $25 knives for her. She was so impressed with the results that she pulled out of her junk drawer multiple retired paring knives, a filet knife and a huge 12 inch American made chefs knife that was about 30 years old and asked me to sharpen them. I was able to bring back a cutting edge on all of them! Maybe not as sharp as new, but plenty sharp for use in the kitchen. The worst couple of blades needed about dozen passes through the "coarse" groove instead of the 3 or 4 the instructions recommended, but it did put a sharp edge on all of them. I don't know how many knives this will sharpen before losing its effectiveness, but it handled the first eight badly dulled knives I tried. Hopefully it will last for many more. Highly recommended.
I'm very surprised by how well this product works. I make knives and sharpen my knives by Japanese wet stone or belt grinder. I sharpen my mom's and grandma's knives by stone whenever I visit. I've tried to teach my mom to use a honing stick while I'm gone to keep the knives in good shape, but she can't seem to get the hang of it, so I decided to buy this product because of the simplicity of use. I tested it on a few of my dull knives at home, and it takes about 10 strokes on the course grind, and 10 strokes on the fine grind to get a sharp enough edge to slice printer paper without tearing. I love how simple and how little time it takes to sharpen a knife enough for kitchen use. I can get a knife much sharper by using a stone or belt grinder, but for normal kitchen use, being able to cut a piece of printer paper cleanly is good enough. Now my mom and grandma can sharpen their knives whenever they need it. I highly recommend this product!
This is not a substitute for proper knife sharpening with stones and such. Knowing this going in, however, I managed my expectation appropriately and was satisfied with this product. I got this for some cheap knives we have laying around that I wanted to breathe some more life into, and it was effective.
Pros: Cheap, quick, sturdy construction (read: safe)
Cons: Will not leave you with a razor edge. Somewhat technique sensitive: you must press down with a constant, even pressure with every pass or you will have an uneven edge.
Conclusion: It's good for a quick and easy finish, but will not produce an outstanding edge. I'm not sure how long the sharpening blades will last, I'll update this if they wear out within 6 months.
Feature Product
- Coarse for dull and damaged knives
- Fine for polishing the knife and for quick touch-ups for an already sharp knife
- Patented Edge Grip feature allows sharpening on the edge of the table or counter top- prevents the tip of larger knives from dragging over the surface of the counter
- Compact for easy storage. Carbide blades (Coarse) provide quick edge setting capabilities, and the ceramic rods (Fine) are used for the final edge honing
- Non-slip base for added stability and control
Description
Small Size, Big Results
Don't let the small size of this cutie fool you. This pint size tool is a work horse in the kitchen. Use it to quickly and easily sharpen your favorite knife in the comfort of your own home. Use the KitchenIQ Edge Grip to quickly sharpen your damaged and dull knives and for everyday knife maintenance. This gem sharpens damaged and dull knives with just a few pulls through the coarse slot. This slot includes carbide blades at preset angles to quickly bring a dull knife back to life. Then quickly finish and polishes the knife edge with just a few pulls through the fine slot. The Edge Grip’s small size is ideal for storing in your knife drawer and for anyone with a small kitchen or little storage space.
Work Smarter in the Kitchen
Who doesn’t want to work smarter in the kitchen? A great tip to remember is to keep your knives sharp. Don’t let them go dull. The Fine slot on the Edge Grip is ideal for regular knife maintenance with its gentle ceramics. These ceramics will polish the knife edge and keep it sharp. So run the knife through this slot every time you use the knife. A sharp knife definitely speeds up prep work in the kitchen.
Edge Grip Feature Gives More Flexibility when Sharpening
The Edge Grip is designed with a unique feature called “edge grip. ” What does this mean? Well the bottom of the sharpener has been designed to allow the sharpener to rest on the edge the counter top or table. Why is this helpful? Sometimes when you sharpen a large chef’s knife with a smaller sharpener, you might drag the tip of the knife across the counter top. This can damage the knife or worse the countertop. So sharpening on the edge with the edge grip allows the knife to pull through the slots from heel to tip. Of course you can still use the Edge Grip on top of the surface but isn’t it nice to have flexibility when sharpening if you need it? The bottom is made of a non-slip material that allows for safe and sturdy sharpening.
KitchenIQ Edge Grip Features
Unique design sharpens straight edge double-beveled Euro / American style knives.
Two stages of sharpening, in one small compact unit at a great value!
Coarse sharpening slot includes carbide blades that quickly sharpen dull or damaged knives with just a few pulls.
Fine slot’s ceramic rods are ideal for finishing and polishing the edge, and are perfect for light touch-ups to an already sharp knife.
Edge Grip Bottom allows stable sharpening on the counter top or edge of the counter top or table.
Designed in the USA by Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc. the Edge Experts Since 1886.
Stainless steel and soft touch accents.
I gotta say this is the best sharpener I ever bought in my whole life. I got it today and brought it to work. I work at a japanese restaurant as a sushi cher and I sharpened it at work and wow my knife was like sharp like a samurai sword ! Even my coworkers were surprised and asked me to order one for them. It was so sharp that i barely touched the knife and my pinky fingers got cut deep and I had to be sent home from work. Thanks for the product ! Now I don't have to use the stone or sharpen rod that much anymore. 😎
I decided to purchase this sharpener with a bit of skepticism that it could rehab some dull knives in the drawer. I figured it's less expensive than taking my knives into a shop to have sharpened. I have this bottom of the line Henckels chef's knife that couldn't cut through the skin of a tomato. If this sharpener could make this a usable knife, then I'm sold. When I received the package, I opened it immediately to give it a try. I ran my knife through the coarse sharpener 8 times then 4 times on the fine side. I could literally feel the metal being shaved off the edges. I ran my finger on the edge and definitely could tell the difference. The major test was the following morning cutting through an unpeeled onion and a tomato. What was the worst knife in the kitchen is now a serviceable tool. Thank you amazon and KitchenIQ. Great buy.
I got the sharpener in hopes that I would be absolutely in awe. And I am to a point. On kitchen knives it does put a noticeable edge on them. For larger knives like hunting knives, Bowie knives, etc. It does put a respectable edge on them, but I was looking for shaving sharp, which I have not yet succeeded at getting. But it's foolproof, anybody can use it. Half a dozen passes through the coarse side, half a dozen through the fine, wipe it down... and any chicken or steak that touches your plate is in deep trouble. I would recommend it for the kitchen drawer, the tool box, or the tackle box. It's certainly worth the money
Who likes a dull knife? Not this guy. Who likes expensive, time consuming sharpening stones? No thank you! This little sharpener is surprising good for the price! I ordered it along with a knife because it saw that it was cheap and the reviews were good. I wasn't expecting much because I've owned several cheap sharpeners. This one surprised me immediately. On the coarse side, you can see the metal shavings peeling off with every stroke. I tested it on an old kitchen knife that had lots of little chips in it and the sharpener took out all the chips in just a few strokes. After taking it through the fine side I was able to shave hair off my arm. I'm sure there are better sharpeners out there, but I doubt you'll find one for this price that's comparable.
I've never sharpened my Calphalon knives. I've had then for 3-4 years. The last time I cut meat I worked up a sweat because the knives were so dull. Tonight I sharpened them and the chicken cuts like butter!!! I'm in heaven!
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