What do chefs use to sharpen knives? Chefs rely on a variety of sharpening tools to keep their blades performing at their best. Common options include whetstones, honing rods, and manual or electric sharpeners. These essential tools help maintain sharp edges for precise cutting and efficient meal prep in both home and professional kitchens. Explore the assortment below to find the right sharpening solution for your culinary needs.

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    Easy to set up. Easy to use. Sharpens. Looks attractive in kitchen...Easy to Use...Using on our old set of Zwilling knifes. Helps to sharpen as we use them often. Purchased on sale at Sur la Table.

    easy to use, effectiveness, ease of use

  • (298)

    Sharpen those knifes....Sharpens asian and standard knives. Has course and fine settings and works as expected. ...Easy to use. Sharpens quickly

    easy to use, ease of use, effectiveness

  • (94)

    sharpen very very well...Great tool, easy to use, sharpen very very well...It's easy to use, and sharpens knives like a professional! Love my sharp knives everytime I use them!

    effectiveness, ease of use, sharpness

  • (75)

    Restores a Wustof Chef in no time......Very good, sharpens them up quickly

    effective sharpening, easy to use, effectiveness

  • (49)

    Use this tool regularly for preventive maintenance. ...My oval diamond steel by Forschner sharpens faster with just a few light swipes. This steel, I have to pay closer attention to the angle when steeling my knives.

    easy to use, effectiveness, comfortable handle

  • (43)

    Best way to sharpen...this is the best way to sharpen, and the best set of stones I've ever used...This set is a great way to learn how to sharpen your own knives using a stone. This is the best way to sharpen knives plus it's a fun skill to know.

    effectiveness, quality, ease of use

  • (39)

    Easy to use...The sharpener was easy to use. The fact that it can sharpen knives and scissors was the reason for buying this sharpener....Sharpens knifes to perfection.

    effectiveness, ease of use, easy to use

  • (35)

    Easy to use, quickly sharpens the blade beautifully....The product was very easy to use and sharpen my knives beautifully

    easy to use, effectiveness, works well

  • (35)

    My husband even used it to sharpen his pocket knives that he uses on the farm. ...If you need a quick sharpen, or a full on deep sharpen, this is for you!

    easy to use, effectiveness, effective sharpening

  • (31)

    I bought this to sharpen my Global knives that I love. It is very easy to use and works great. ...This sharpener can sharpen everything! It is quick and easy to use....Easy to use, works well...Easy to use

    easy to use, effectiveness, effective sharpening

  • (28)

    I am impressed. It is very easy to use, quick and sharpens nicely. Very pleased...Love the design and balance of this sharpener. Makes it easy to use and sharpens my knives efficiently.

    easy to use, ease of use, effectiveness

  • (18)

    I reached out to Wüstof about the issue and then sent a replacement free of charge. The new one sharpens just as well and has been holding up without issue....Not easy to use....I was really hoping this thing would allow me to sharpen my wife's knives...

    effective sharpening, effectiveness, easy to use

  • (18)

    For both straight-edge and serrated blades, this durable two-stage sharpener provides precision angle control. It imparts fast, foolproof and highly durable edges. The first stage incorporates 100-percent-diamond abrasives, while the second uses a unique...

    love it, excellent product, informative

  • (16)

    Matches my knife set perfectly. Sharpens beautifully....Very ergonomic to use and sharpens knives very well. This is the first knife sharpener that I don't hide when not in use as it is very attractive.

    compact, effective sharpening, effectiveness

  • (13)

    A ceramic honing rod is a very effective sharpening tool. Ceramic sharpens steel very well but it is more fragile than a metal steel, If you are careful it will last a very long time....This sharpening steel actually sharpens your blades. If your going...

    sharpens knives effectively, complements older sharpening rod, effective sharpening

  • (12)

    Sharpens knives. Not bad base. I would prefer a different base but two stone grits for a reasonable price...Starting to learn how to sharpen knifes and was told this was a wonderful.

    effectiveness, sharpness, sharpens knives

  • (11)

    This easy-to-use honing rod gently realigns the cutting edges of your Shun cutlery, enabling you to maintain the razor-sharp blades between sharpenings. While fine European knives can require honing after each use, Shun’s harder steel means you...

    easy to use, sharpens knives, game changer

  • (11)

    This is the best way to sharpen both European and Japanese knives. A honing steel will straighten the knife edge, but not remove material to sharpen. ...The fact that it was designed to sharpen or hone was the reason we purchased it. Super easy to use...

    effectiveness, effective sharpening, ease of use

  • (8)

    I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to sharpen the knife properly but it was very easy and worked extremely well...Great honing tool for my Miyabi knifes

    effectiveness, ease of use, great honing tool

  • (8)

    But, you will need to send them the knives and patiently wait for the return.
    OR you can sharpen the beauties yourself. Works fantastically...just don't over sharpen. ...Convenient but doesn't get as sharp as when I used to mail it in to sharpen

    effectiveness, works fairly well, sharpens well

  • (6)

    Sharpens quickly...First time I ever used this kind of tool. It is easy to use & creates a nice sharp edge.

    effective, easy to use, nice feel

  • (1)

    The double sided stone is convenient and easy to use and once you get the hang of it its fun running your knives against it.

    easy to use, convenient, double sided

  • (1)

    Maintain the razor-sharp edges of your knives between sharpenings with this easy-to-use ceramic honing rod. Lightweight design features ergonomic handle with Global’s signature dimple pattern, which provides a stronger grip. Oversized hand guard...

    versatility, length, honing ability

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