Sharpening of kitchen knives

3 smart grinders for sharpening kitchen knives

Do you dream of having sharp kitchen knives in your drawer that can cut meat like butter? Then check out this guide on how you can easily sharpen the kitchen knives you have at home. We have selected 3 smart grinders for sharpening kitchen knives. Two of the systems are manual, while the last one we present is an electronic grinder for kitchen knives. They are all easy to use for sharpening your kitchen knives.

When sharpening a kitchen knife, it is important that your sharpening system / grinder has a holder that can hold long knife blades with a firm grip throughout the sharpening process. Below, Keld Lisby demonstrates three kitchen knife sharpeners, so you can choose a sharpener that suits your needs.

Remember to use the following sharpening angles:
For normal kitchen knives, sharpen at 20 degrees.
For fillet knives, sharpen at 15-17 degrees.

1. Precision Knife Sharpener from Work Sharp

Here you get a knife sharpener that does not require power, but allows you to easily sharpen your kitchen knives. Watch the video below to see knife builder Keld Lisby sharpen kitchen knives using the Work Sharp Precision sharpener.

For this model, you should use the diamond sharpening stones with grit 320 and 600. And a ceramic stone corresponding to grit 2000 for the final edge polishing. These stones are included when you buy the Precision Knife Sharpener from WorkSharp.

2. Sharpening System from Lansky

Like the previous knife sharpener that Keld Lisby demonstrates for sharpening kitchen knives, you also do not need electricity with this sharpening system from Lansky. It is also very convenient to take this system with you on the go if you need to sharpen knives outside your home, as it is stored in a smart carrying case. With this sharpening system, you can choose different models and therefore different accompanying natural sharpening stones.

In the video below, Keld Lisby demonstrates how to sharpen kitchen knives using the Lansky Deluxe set, where he uses the black stone for damaged edges. This stone corresponds to grit 70. In addition, there is a red stone for maintaining the edge after using the black stone. The green sharpening stone, grit 280, can be used at the beginning of your sharpening process if you do not have a damaged edge but simply want to make your kitchen knives sharper. With the blue natural stone, grit 600, you make the edge even sharper after sharpening with the green stone. The yellow ceramic stone makes your kitchen knife razor sharp.

Remember to apply a drop of oil to the Lansky stones before sharpening.

If you are tired of holding the Lansky holder in your hand, you can also purchase a tabletop holder from Lansky.  

3. MK2 Electric Knife Sharpener from WorkSharp

If you need to sharpen many kitchen knives, do not deprive yourself of the MK2 electric knife sharpener from WorkSharp. You can quickly sharpen kitchen knives with ease, and the only downside is that you need to have the sharpener plugged in before you can start sharpening. Like the previous two videos, knife builder Keld Lisby will show you how to easily sharpen your kitchen knives to make them super sharp and make your cooking a breeze. Remember that it is usually the dull knives that cause accidents, as you exert more force on a dull kitchen knife than a sharp one.

The Mk2 knife sharpener from Worksharp uses abrasive belts, which come in three different grits. You should start with the grit 80 if your knives have nicks in the edge. If your kitchen knives have no damage, only dullness, you can start with the grit 220 belt and then move on to the grit 6000 for polishing to make the edge razor sharp.

The sharpest kitchen knife

Regardless of which sharpener you choose, it is possible to get a razor-sharp kitchen knife for your cooking. In addition to the three sharpening systems that Keld Lisby has demonstrated, there are also several other great models to choose from for sharpening kitchen knives.