After investing your hard-earned money in a quality knife set, you want to keep it sharp and lasting a long time. For that, you’ll need a good knife sharpener. Whether you prefer honing steel, diamond, or ceramic pull-throughs, or the old-fashioned whetstone, there are many choices out there.
With so many options available, it can be confusing to know which knife sharpener is the best one for you. Which is why we rounded up 25 of the best knife sharpeners at all price points, to help you narrow your search. We’ve listed our top picks below, in no particular order.
This two-stage knife sharpener is ideal for both straight and serrated blades, and features a diamond-coated sharpening wheel for coarse sharpening, plus a ceramic wheel for fine honing of knives. The non-slip safety base provides increased control when sharpening.
Key Features:
- High-quality, reliable kitchen tool
- Ergonomically-designed handle
- Easy to use
- Money-back guarantee
Available in a choice of different lengths and quantity configurations, this stainless steel sharpening steel offers an affordable way to keep your knives at their sharpest. The plastic handle measures 5-inches long and comes complete with an integrated hanging loop for convenient storage.
Key Features:
- Sharpening blade is 12-inches long
- Easily wiped clean with a damp cloth
- Durable grooved steel
- Suitable for right- or lefthanders
Take the hassle out of sharpening your blades with this electric knife sharpener system. Its two-stage system reshapes the angle of the blade before honing and polishing it to perfection. No downward pressure is required to use, and the non-slip, suction cup base helps ensure safety during use.
Key Features:
- Built-in “stop” feature
- Automatic blade positioning guide
- Wired for easy setup
- 1-year warranty
Available in a choice of four different color schemes, this electric knife sharpener features a 15-degree sharpening angle that converts ordinary 20-degree angle sharpened knifes into razor sharp kitchen tools. The three-stage system ensures the ultimate in versatility for getting just the right edge.
Key Features:
- Suitable for straight and serrated edges
- Flexible spring guides make sharpening a breeze
- Top pick by Cook’s Illustrated
- Durable, long-lasting diamond disks
Quickly and easily sharpen any straight edged knife in just seconds with this tungsten carbide sharpener. It is suitable for use with both hollow ground and stainless steel blades of almost any size, and can be wall-mounted for convenient usage and storage.
Key Features:
- Easy to use
- Suitable for right- or lefthanders
- Durable, long-lasting design
- Made in the USA
Available with or without a belt kit, this knife sharpener is also suitable for use on tools, making it double duty. The adjustable sharpening guide lets you produce long-lasting, razor sharp precise edge bevels from 15- to 30-degrees.
Key Features:
- Variable speed motor
- Comes complete with 5 sharpening belts
- Versatile and expandable
- 1-year warranty
This two-stage knife sharpener is ideal for both straight and serrated blades, as well as scissors, and features a diamond-coated sharpening wheel for coarse sharpening, plus a ceramic wheel for fine honing of knives. The non-slip safety base provides increased control when sharpening.
Key Features:
- High-quality, reliable kitchen tool
- Ergonomically-designed handle
- Easy to use
- Money-back guarantee
This knife sharpener is suitable for use with both straight-edged and serrated blades, and features a suction cup base mount for added stability and safety when using. It’s incredibly easy to use to get just the right angle on your knives, shears, garden tools, and more in under a minute.
Key Features:
- Available in a selection of colors
- Ideal for seniors or those with poor grip strength
- Patented design
- Money-back guarantee
Available in a single or multipack, this tool features a non-slip grip handle and durable carbide sharpener that allows you to quickly and easily sharpen a variety of different straight-edged items, including knives, scissors, tools, and more.
Key Features:
- 5-inch sharpening blade
- Pocket-sized for easy portability
- Suitable for professional use
- Suitable for right- or lefthanders
It might have a space age-looking design, but this hand-held knife sharpener is up to the sharpening tasks of home cooks here on Earth. It features two stages to sharpen and hone straight-edged and serrated blades. The first stage carbide sharpens dull edges, while the second stage ceramic provides a polished, razor sharp edge.
Key Features:
- Easy to use
- Comfortable, soft-grip handle
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth
- Lightweight design
This knife sharpener has been specifically-designed for use with Rada brand knives, and features hardened steel wheels to provide razor sharp edges to your kitchen blades. The durable, nylon base is easy to wipe clean and perfectly portable for ease of use.
Key Features:
- Suitable for right- or lefthanders
- Not for use with serrated edges
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime warranty
This handheld sharpener features a two-stage sharpening system that is suitable for use with all straight edged knives, and comes complete with an integrated clip that easily attaches to a belt or backpack. Ideal for home or field use, it can even handle sharpening scissors and game shears.
Key Features:
- Preset sharpening angles
- Comfortable, soft-grip handle
- Durable, crossed carbide sharpening blades
- Integrated finger guard for added safety
This electric knife sharpener offers a simple-to-use blade sharpening solution for seniors and those with poor grip strength. The two-stage sharpening system gives you professional results at home, and is suitable for use with straight edged blades. It has been built to North American electrical standards for added peace of mind.
Key Features:
- Wired for easy setup
- Integrated precision blade guides
- Durable Sapphirite sharpening wheels
- 1-year warranty
This sharpening stone system features a unique design that makes it easy to use. Simply rotate the handle of the molded plastic triangle to switch between a fine and medium Arkansas stone and the coarse synthetic stone. It also comes with a bottle of premium honing solution, which helps clean and protect the sharpening surface.
Key Features:
- Integrated sharpening angle guide system
- Non-skid rubber base for added safety
- V-trough catches solution and shavings
- Easy to clean
This gorgeous, high-quality sharpening stone features a combination grit 1000 and 6000 stone, in addition to an 8000 grit Nagura stone for all your knife-sharpening needs. It gives better results than an oil stone, and is simple to use and clean.
Key Features:
- Plastic stand included
- Lightweight design
- Suitable for use on straight edge blades
- Made in Japan
This two-stage knife sharpener offers professional quality for the home cook and features a coarse slot with tungsten carbide for damaged or dull knives, followed by a ceramic slot for honing and finishing. It is suitable for sharpening a variety of straight-edged blades, and comes packaged in a beautiful gift box.
Key Features:
- Non-slip feet for added safety
- Ergonomic handle
- Space-saving design for convenient storage
- Money-back guarantee
This combination pack of knife sharpeners features reversible diamond-honed industrial quality tungsten carbide blades that quickly and easily sharpen a variety of different knives and tools including shears, scissors, and serrated blades.
Key Features:
- Large, comfortable ergonomic handle
- Full-length finger guard for added safety
- Dishwasher-safe
- Made in the USA
Bring your knives back to life with this two-stage sharpener that features one side with crossed carbide blades to provide quick edge setting, and another side with crossed ceramic rods to create a razor sharp edge. Preset sharpening angles make it even easier to use.
Key Features:
- Non-slip feet for added safety
- Compact, space-saving design
- Lanyard hole for use in the field
- Suitable for straight-edge knives
This knife sharpener features a three-stage system to help bring even the most worn-out blade back to life quickly and easily. It is suitable for use on ceramic and straight-edge alloy knives, and features a ceramic, coarse, and fine slot for precision sharpening and honing.
Key Features:
- Slip-resistant base for added safety
- Contoured handle provides a secure grip
- Stylish, ergonomic design
- Suitable for right- and lefthanders
This manual knife sharpener features two slots that are suitable for sharpening straight-edged and serrated knives – including Santoku – with ease. It features diamond abrasives for both stages, and is suitable for use with any alloy. It creates the perfect, razor sharp 15-degree angle in just seconds.
Key Features:
- Comfortable, soft-touch handle
- Easy to use
- Suitable for right- and left-handers
- Criss-cross sharpening technology
This two-stage knife sharpener puts safety top of mind thanks to the comfortable, large grip handle and integrated non-slip feet. The tungsten carbide blades in step one help bring the edge back to life, while the ceramic rods in stage two hone the edge to razor sharpness. Its lightweight design makes it easy to use and store.
Key Features:
- Suitable for straight-edged knives only
- Durable, hard plastic casing
- Stylish design
- Money-back guarantee
This blade sharpening steel features a compact design with an integrated cover that makes it convenient for use at home or in the field. It features a 600-grit diamond-coated oval shaft that is suitable for use with straight-edged blades.
Key Features:
- Also suitable for utility knives and pocket knives
- Suitable for right- and left-handers
- Approximately 4-inches long
- Easy-to-grip handle
This whetstone features a dual stage design with a 6000 grit side for sharpening, and a 2000 grit side for honing straight-edged blades, and is made from premium white corundum. It can also be used to sharpen garden tools, woodworking tools, and shaving implements.
Key Features:
- Corrosion-resistant
- Non-slip silicone base for added safety
- Sharpening guide included
- Comes packaged in a beautiful box
This heavy duty sharpener is suitable for bringing back the edges on knives, and outdoor tools such as axes. It features patented ceramic wheels that work to sharpen straight-edged blades at a 30-degree angle with ease.
Key Features:
- Non-slip base for added safety
- Base opens for easy cleaning
- Built-in handguard
- Lifetime warranty
This dual-sided whetstone features a 6000 grit side that is ideal for sharpening straight-edged blades, while the 1000 grit side hones to razor sharp perfection. It comes complete with a bonus angle guide that lets even the most inexperienced home cook sharpen their knives with confidence.
Key Features:
- Non-slip silicone base for added safety
- Bonus fixer stone is included
- Comes packaged in a beautiful box
- 30-day money-back guarantee
