Knife sharpener as sharpening steel - ceramic sharpening rod - or tungsten carbide

Why do I need a knife sharpener?

Knife sharpeners are household or kitchen appliances for sharpening knives, scissors, or other cutting tools. They are used in kitchens, restaurants, or butcher shops. The sharpening process restores the cutting tools to their sharpness.

Why do I need to sharpen my knives?

Over time, every knife loses its sharpness and becomes blunt. Sharpening the knife will make it sharp again. A sharp knife allows you to cut food more easily and with less effort than a blunt knife. This also reduces the risk of injury!

Which knife sharpener for which application?

Classic sharpening steel - made of hardened steel

The surface of this sharpening steel is ridged and chrome-plated. During sharpening, the knife's edge is aligned and folded. This sharpening steel is used to regularly sharpen and keep the knife sharp—ideal for everyday use. A classic sharpening steel is used when the knife is not blunt, only needs to be resharpened, and has no damage to the edge.

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 blunt, it is usually sharpened with a ceramic whetstone. If a knife is more severely damaged and has small chipped edges, a whetstone is ideal. First, sharpen with a coarse grit, then with the finer grit. However, there are limits. If the knife is severely damaged and has large chipped edges, it must be sharpened on a whetstone until the edge is sharp again. In the worst case, the knife must be discarded.

Tungsten carbide sharpening steel

Mostly used for daily use in slaughterhouses or butcher shops.

Sintered ruby sharpening rod

This sharpening steel is very hard and durable. The sintered ruby sharpening steel is particularly suitable for high-quality and delicate knife blades, as it sharpens gently.

Roller grinder RubiCut - with grinding wheels made of synthetic ruby

An easy-to-use knife sharpener with excellent sharpening results. It's also suitable for inexperienced users who aren't as skilled with a traditional whetstone. For example, it's perfect for sharpening household knives or pocket knives. A few strokes and the knife is sharp again.

How do I check if my knife is still sharp?

Whether a knife is sharp is usually a subjective perception. From a practical perspective, a knife is sharp when, for example, it can cut a piece of newspaper effortlessly and without much force. You can also quickly tell whether the knife is still sharp when cutting tomatoes.

Which knife sharpener is suitable for use on the go?

Our FIX knife sharpener is perfect for on the go or while traveling. We offer it as a ceramic or hardened steel sharpener. The lightweight FIX is small, practical, and very affordable.