jjdbike Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 Hello all, Id like to get my son & daughter in law some type of knife sharpening system for Christmas. They have a set of Global knives, so the angle of the blade is different from some others. Up till now they’ve sent them out for professional sharpening. They wind up not doing enough and their knives always seem to be dull. What do you recommend? Is there an electric knife sharpener that’s recommend, or should I just get them some type of steel and a couple stones? My guess is they would be intimidated by the stones and there is a learning curve. Perhaps a ceramic rod & a steel / diamond rod? Hoping for sone good advice here. Thanks in advance, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srm413 Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Chef's Choice Model 4643 Pronto Pro AngleSelect 3-stage Diamond Knife Sharpener $60. works well for a non-power option Chef’s Choice Trizor 15XV Professional Electric Knife Sharpener for Kitchen Knives with Diamond Abrasives and Precision Angle Guides, 75db, 3 Slots, Gray - $160 for a great power option. Doing it by hand can be great, but you can ruin a knife in a heartbeat. the above choices essentially eliminate the error possibility and work great. my wife loves the simplicity of the 4643 as a quick option. if we need more serious attention, i use the trizor. Edited December 16, 2022 by srm413 jjdbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimW Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Look at the ceramic wheel sharpeners from global. Think there are several with 2 and 3 stage versions available. Not sure what else is around for that 10-15 degree edge. Might still want to send them out periodically but think the wheel type should work for maintenance. "I have ... put a lump of ice into an equal quantity of water ... if a little sea salt be added to the water we shall produce a fluid sensibly colder than the ice was in the beginning, which has appeared a curious and puzzling thing to those unacquainted with the general fact."- Joseph Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightpass Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Jim.... My wife is now wrapping (at this minute) a knife sharpener that we bought for my Son for Xmas... It is a Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker... https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204MF/Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-reg-/7 .. I have had one for years, and it is easy to use and works well... I asked if he wanted an electric one, and he said no.... So this made it pretty simple... https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-Sharpener-204MF/dp/B000Q9C4AE Butch jjdbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted December 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/17/2022 at 6:43 AM, JimW said: Look at the ceramic wheel sharpeners from global. Think there are several with 2 and 3 stage versions available. Not sure what else is around for that 10-15 degree edge. Might still want to send them out periodically but think the wheel type should work for maintenance. Yes! Excellent idea! I’ve used them and they work well for Global’s edge angle. 20 hours ago, Midnightpass said: Jim.... My wife is now wrapping (at this minute) a knife sharpener that we bought for my Son for Xmas... It is a Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker... https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/204MF/Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-reg-/7 .. I have had one for years, and it is easy to use and works well... I asked if he wanted an electric one, and he said no.... So this made it pretty simple... https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-Sharpener-204MF/dp/B000Q9C4AE Butch Thanks Butch! I’ll check it out. I know Spiderco is a trusted name in knives. JD Midnightpass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass-o-matic Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 Go with the Global or maybe a gift certificate from the pro they already use. jjdbike 1 "I just do what the voices in my tackle box tell me to do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) I picked up this one last year on a recommendation here. It works really well. Work Sharp. Edited December 23, 2022 by Kings over Queens Midnightpass 1 #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightpass Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 22 mins ago, Kings over Queens said: I picked up this one last year on a recommendation here. It works really well. Work Sharp. I was gonna get one of those for my Son... But he said he would just wind up grinding everything to a nub... So I went with the Spyderco... Butch jjdbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass11 Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 I kinda cringe when people speak of electric sharpeners as there are many that can damage a blade in a heart beat. Still, if you must, the Work Sharp may be the best option. jjdbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2GT Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 If they have high quality knives they may want to get a wet wheel sharpener. Small ones are for shop tools and have a leather strop for finishing the edge to razor sharp. Like Bass 11 said too much heat can ruin fine knives so it may be worth investing in a real sharpener. Cost for small one is just above 200.00. jjdbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccigalup Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 12/23/2022 at 11:35 AM, bass11 said: I kinda cringe when people speak of electric sharpeners as there are many that can damage a blade in a heart beat. Still, if you must, the Work Sharp may be the best option. My chefs choice just ruins my knives, dont use it anymore. I have very nice diamond stones but i am a spaz when it comes to sharpening knives. Getring better at it though but i still suck. I have the tri hone steel as well which works the best for me so far. I'll BE PULLING ON MY ROD - TILL THEY LAY ME IN SOD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Check out Project Farm on YT. He did a test recently on knife sharpeners. All his YT work is awesome Seakarp, richie c and adams54 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baccigalup Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 On 2/14/2023 at 10:46 PM, Baccigalup said: My chefs choice just ruins my knives, dont use it anymore. I have very nice diamond stones but i am a spaz when it comes to sharpening knives. Getring better at it though but i still suck. I have the tri hone steel as well which works the best for me so far. This post is me exactly. I recently bought a 30 dollar steel to replace my ceramic one and it also works well. Tri hone is still my fav. I'll BE PULLING ON MY ROD - TILL THEY LAY ME IN SOD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 The only power sharpener that I'll let near my knives is the Chefs Choice, even then not my vintage Sabatiers - only hand sharpening for them. Captain Lew 1 I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed422 Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 On 12/16/2022 at 3:12 PM, srm413 said: Chef's Choice Model 4643 Pronto Pro AngleSelect 3-stage Diamond Knife Sharpener $60. works well for a non-power option Chef’s Choice Trizor 15XV Professional Electric Knife Sharpener for Kitchen Knives with Diamond Abrasives and Precision Angle Guides, 75db, 3 Slots, Gray - $160 for a great power option. Doing it by hand can be great, but you can ruin a knife in a heartbeat. the above choices essentially eliminate the error possibility and work great. my wife loves the simplicity of the 4643 as a quick option. if we need more serious attention, i use the trizor. I just got the trizor and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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