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[MarkBC]

Anybody else here familiar with this great knife sharpener?
AccuSharp




No electricity required -- unlike powered knife-sharpening wheels, and no skill required to get a proper edge -- unlike traditional sharpening stones. And it's <$10!
(BTW: That long, round "sharpening steel" that comes with a knife set doesn't actually sharpen the edge, it straightens a bent-over edge....which is a necessary thing, too, but not the same as putting on a new edge.)
Amazon reviewers as well as the pros at Cooks Illustrated love it.

Although this sounds like an ad, I'm not a paid spokesman for AccuSharp...just a devoted evangelist for this great product!
Ever since I got it I've taken it with me to friends' houses for food-related gatherings where a sharp knife might be necessary...it's amazing how many people spend their lives with dull knives....if you can call it living.

[simimike]

I always try to keep a good edge on my knifes. As I learned in the Boy Scouts, " A dull knife is a dangerous knife."

mike

[SunMan]

How topical. Just finished chopping up a batch of pico de gallo and was thinking my henckles knives were losing their edge a tad. Same with the knives in my camper. With such high praise I'll have to give one a try. Thanks.

[Lighthawk]

Agreed. A knife should be sharp, otherwise it will slip.

I've got one of those diamond stone sharpeners. I've had it for 20+ years. It will cut an edge on anything; utility knives, chisels, Henckels , etc. I use it to tune my ski edges too.

[John D]

It violates basic rules of knife handling.

John D

[craig333]

When I was looking for something to sharpen my sword thats exactly what they recommeded. Easy to use also.

[MarkBC]

When I was looking for something to sharpen my sword thats exactly what they recommeded. Easy to use also.

Your sword?

[craig333]

Yes, you don't go out into the wilds unarmed do you?

[Ted]

Yes, you don't go out into the wilds unarmed do you?

Craig, please tell me you don't have the full middle ages outfit to go with that.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I,ll have to ditto the Accura Sharp.I have used one for years keeps the blades nice and sharp.As for the sword! Don't leave home without one.

Frank