Knife sharpener / sharpening steel - ceramic - tungsten carbide

Knife sharpener / sharpening steel - ceramic - tungsten carbide

Why do I need a knife sharpener?

Knife sharpeners are household or kitchen appliances used to sharpen knives, scissors or other cutting tools. They are used in the kitchen, in catering or in slaughterhouses. The sharpening process makes the cutting tools sleek and sharp again.

Why do I need to sharpen my knives?

Over time, every knife loses its sharpness and becomes dull. Sharpening the knife makes it sharp again. With a sharp knife, the material can be cut more easily and with less effort than with a dull knife. This also reduces the risk of injury!

Which knife sharpener for which application?

Classic sharpening steel - made of hardened steel

The surface of these sharpening steels is grooved and chrome-plated. When sharpening, the cutting edge of the knife is aligned and folded over. This sharpening steel is used to regularly sharpen the knife and keep it sharp - ideal for everyday use. A sharpening steel is used when the knife is not dull and has no damage.

Diamond sharpening steel

Used for an even finer grinding effect - very popular for sharpening high quality knives.

Ceramic sharpening rod/whetstone

If a knife is dull, it is usually sharpened with a ceramic sharpening rod. If a knife is more severely damaged and has small broken edges, the sharpening stone is best suited for this. First you grind with a coarse grindstone grit, then with a finer one.

Tungsten carbide sharpening steel

Mostly used for daily use in slaughterhouses or butcher shops.

How do I check if my knife is still sharp?

Whether a knife is sharp is usually a subjective perception. From a purely objective perspective, a knife is sharp if, for example, newspaper can be cut effortlessly and without great effort. Even when cutting soft tomatoes, you can quickly tell whether the knife is still sharp.

Which knife sharpener is best for on the go?

Our FIX knife sharpener is perfect for on the go or traveling. We offer this as a ceramic or as a grooved steel version. The lightweight FIX is small, practical and also very affordable.