If you have kitchen knives at home, there will definitely be a time to sharpen the knives. After a certain period of time, even the sharpest knives will become dull, and using stewed knives will not only cause your frustration, but also accidentally hurt yourself. Therefore, it is very important to understand the knowledge about the sharpener, you need to choose the sharpener that is more suitable for you, and the one you can use is more comfortable.

Manual sharpener case

There are three different types of manual sharpeners:

Steel sharpener

Most chefs use these long steel rods before or after using knives. These sharpeners are perfect for sharpening the blade for super cutting before use and finishing after use.

Block sharpener

These are also called whetstones or whetstones, and they are perfect for very dull knives. They are also very suitable for grinding other things such as blades and scissors.

Manual sharpener

These are usually plastic handheld devices and are smaller versions of electric sharpeners. They have a handle and some sharpening grooves, much like the grinding wheels on electric counterparts. Many top chefs will own one of them because they are easy to carry.

Advantages of manual sharpener:

Ability to sharpen the knife by hand: There is something worth saying about running the tool on the blade with your own hands and feeling the grinding wheel reshape and refresh the knife. Some people think that the sharpening of the electric knife sharpener is too aggressive and will damage or destroy the blade, so it is important to control the speed and pressure.

Better price point: Although some manual sharpeners may be as expensive or more expensive as electric sharpeners, most of them are affordable and will not go bankrupt. You can buy a good manual sharpener for $10–20, or a very good sharpener for about $60.

Smaller and easier to store: If you are worried about this, you might live in a small apartment like me. Kitchen space is very precious. The manual sharpener can be easily fitted into the kitchen drawer. They are smaller and more portable than bulky motors.

Advantages of electric knife sharpener:

1. Faster and sharper blades

2. Remove more burrs to keep the tool precise and sharp

3. With three different modes, which can be used to hone or just modify the blade

4. The blade slides smoothly, which helps to obtain a better flavor.

5. They require less energy and time: Thanks to the grinding wheel, the electric sharpener can repair your blade in a short time, and it consumes less energy than a sharpening stone or a manual sharpener.

6. They are easy to use: the electric knife sharpener makes your work very easy. In fact, most models have angle guides. You just need to place the knife on the guide rail and slide it over the wheel-the machine will do all the heavy work and calculations.

7. They have additional features: If you are the kind of person who likes their gadgets, you will like the additional features and functions of electric knife sharpeners. In addition, any good electric knife sharpener will provide a two-step sharpening process to sharpen and hone your blade.

Disadvantages of electric knife sharpener:

1. If there is no power, you will not be able to use the device

2. Traveling is not easy

3. They can be very expensive

4. Need more storage space

5. Because it is electric, there are more parts that will go wrong

So, what is the key?

So, haven’t you grasped the key to manual and electric sharpeners? Well, it’s really a matter of choice, what are you looking for. Since manual sharpeners are not too expensive, it is best to start with them. Especially if your budget is limited. They can work like electric ones. Electric knives existed a long time before they appeared, and it seems that the accuracy of the knives can be maintained! Therefore, if you can afford it, stick to the tried and tested old methods.

If you can afford it, an electric knife sharpener is a convenient tool. They sharpen, hone, and polish the knives to achieve the precise tips that are usually required in the use of advanced knives, such as when throwing knives. But they can be expensive, if you don’t buy the right products, then their energy efficiency will not be very high, and they may have more problems, just like all appliances.

Electric and manual sharpeners have their own advantages and disadvantages. Which one you buy is a matter of choice and what suits your lifestyle and budget.

The best way, if possible, if both methods are used in the event of a power outage or electrical equipment failure, then it is always manual.

YIER Knife Set

Material: X50Cr15 Superior high-Carbon stainless steel

High quality forged blades, which are made of German stainless steel, W-Nr. 1.4116.

It contains 0.45 to 0.55% carbon, 14 to 15% chromium, 0.5 to 0.8% molybdenum and 0.1 to 0.2% vanadium.

The purpose of the molybdenum alloy is to increase the resistance to pitting of the material.

Transparent acrylic knife holder. Beautiful acrylic knife holder, you can clearly see the knife you want to use, and pull out the knife you want.

One-piece design. The handle and the blade are an integrated design, so there is no problem of the blade falling off the handle, and there is no possibility of the knife handle becoming loose.

Easy to store and maintain. YIER knife set is made of high-grade German stainless steel, with sharp blades, not easy to rust, and long service life.

Excellent sharpness.

100% satisfaction guaranteed. Every knife set produced by YIER is backed by outstanding quality assurance, so you can buy it with confidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we are always by your side.

Maintenance tips: In order to protect the sharpness and gloss of the knives, please do not wash the knives in the dishwasher. Keep the knives clean and dry after use.