Knives & Cutting

Affilare 2-Stage Pull-Through Knife Sharpener

SKU: MK-KNC-008

$29.99

In Stock

A countertop pull-through sharpener with coarse tungsten carbide and fine ceramic stages for edge repair and touch-ups.

The Affilare handles both jobs a home cook actually needs from a sharpener: its first stage uses angled tungsten carbide wheels set at 20 degrees to grind out a rolled or dull edge, and its second stage uses fine ceramic rods to polish and refine that edge into a clean, working bite. Both stages are spring-loaded so the knife self-centers as you pull it through, which is far more forgiving than a whetstone for anyone who hasn't trained their angle control by hand. A stable rubberized base with suction feet keeps the unit planted on a counter during use, and an integrated blade guide keeps knuckles clear of the slots. It's built for straight-edge kitchen knives from paring to chef's length and is not intended for serrated blades, which need a tapered sharpening rod instead. Most knives need only three to five pulls per stage to bring back a usable edge.

• Two-stage sharpening: coarse tungsten carbide plus fine ceramic
• Spring-loaded slots self-center the blade at a 20-degree angle
• Rubberized suction base keeps the unit stable during use
• Integrated guide keeps fingers clear of the sharpening slots
• Suited to straight-edge knives from paring to chef's length
• Compact enough for a drawer or countertop crock