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Best knife-sharpening system
Pros: gentle on blades, easy to use -- once mastered, can sharpen serrated knives, instructional DVD and manual, lifetime warranty
Cons: slow, fragile, learning curve
204MF
666668201618
Spyderco
Manual
N/A
Alumina ceramic stones
Die-cut
N/A
N/A
6 to 8 if not dull
N/A
Both
Brass safety rods
Household, serrated, fishhooks, darts, scissors
5 by 4 by 2
2.0 pounds
Two-toned black/grey
Book and DVD
Lifetime
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Best electric knife sharpener
Pros: sharpens quickly and quietly, designed for serrated knives, spring guides keep knives at correct angle, three-year limited warranty
Cons: expensive, can scratch knives, has a learning curve
120009
087877001293
EdgeCraft
Electric
125
Diamond-coated disks
Spring
Three
Presharpening, sharpening, stropping
N/A
10 seconds to 1 minute
Both
Built-in design
Household, serrated, pocket, sporting
12 by 6.2 by 6.2
5.2 pounds
Black, metal, red, brushed metal, chrome, platinum, white
Manual
3-year limited
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Budget electric knife sharpener
Pros: easy to use, sturdy, two-year limited warranty
Cons: can't sharpen serrated knives, prone to scratching blades
110007
087877001163
EdgeCraft
Electric
71
Diamond abrasives
Magnetic
Three
Pre-sharpening, sharpening, honing
N/A
15 seconds to 2 minutes
Both
Built-in design
Household, pocket, sporting
9 by 3.7 by 4.4
4.2 pounds
White
Manual
2-year limited
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Budget manual knife sharpener
Pros: inexpensive, compact, easy to use, sharpens knives quickly
Cons: cheap construction, sharpening diamonds wear out quickly, limited 30-day warranty, available online only
FUR836
813089018367
Furitechnics
Manual
N/A
Diamond-coated steel
Built-in spring
One
N/A
4 to 6
N/A
Both
Plastic shell
Household, pocket, steak, hunting, porcelain
5 by 4 by 1
8.8 ounces
Two-toned black/stainless steel
Manual
30-day money-back guarantee