Lifestyle Kitchen Struggling with Dull Knives? These on-Sale Editor-Loved Sharpeners Will Bring Them Back to Their Original Glory Score deals up to 46% off. By Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano is a commerce food writer focusing on news and deals for Food & Wine and Allrecipes. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 2017 with an associates degree in baking and pastry arts and working in professional kitchens, Kristin went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in communication arts with a journalism concentration at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2021. With professional experience and a continuous passion for cooking and baking at home, she has a clear understanding of products and tools that are not only essential, but also effective and high-quality. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 13, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best productsâlearn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Amazon, Food + Wine / Reese Herrington Many chefs say you can tell if your knife is sharp based on how well it can cut a tomato. If youâve ever tried to slice through a tomato with your trusty chefâs knife, only to squish it down into an obliterated paste because your knife is so dull, you know the feeling of disappointment. While you should always have sharp knives, the truth is, even old pros like me are guilty of going a little too long without sharpening them up. Thatâs why itâs good to have a knife sharpener that you love on deck, and luckily three of our tested favorites are on sale, with discounts up to 46% off. Thereâs one for every need â a perfect beginner-friendly option, an electric option for ease, and a sharpening stone for versatility. RELATED: These Japanese Knives Rarely Go on Sale, but You Can Grab Them for Nearly 40% Off at Williams Sonoma Right Now If youâre not too familiar with sharpeners and youâre looking for a place to start, our favorite entry-level pick, the PriorityChef manual sharpener, is on sale for 25% off right now. Since itâs got a straightforward design, it makes light work out of sharpening blades. Itâs got a two-stage sharpening system design, meaning youâll want to sharpen your smooth knives in the diamond-coated slot to sharpen the angle of the blade, then run it through the ceramic opening to polish. You can even sharpen serrated knives with it, which our testers love â just run the knife through the ceramic opening only. Each knife only needs about 10 to 20 passes depending on the style, which you can achieve in a matter of minutes. Amazon To buy: PriorityChef Knife Sharpener, $15 (originally $20) at amazon.com For an electric sharpener option thatâs fuss-free, snap up the Presto EverSharp model while itâs at its lowest price in a month. This electric option has a two-stage sharpening process thatâll freshen up any smooth knifeâs edge. Testers love that itâts got a guide to help you properly position the knife for sharpening, plus itâs pretty easy to use. There are four slots in total (two for each stage) with sapphirite wheels. You just run your knife through the first slot a few times to tackle one side, then the other slot for the second side for the first stage. You repeat the process for the second stage to polish. Amazon To buy: Presto EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener, $35 (originally $43) at amazon.com If youâre looking to upgrade your sharpening game and grab a stone, youâre in luck, since our favorite option is 46% off right now. This Sharp Pebble stone is made from a block of whetstone. Because sharpening stones work by gliding your knife over the flat durable surface, it makes for a lot more freedom than the fixed manual and electric models on the market. Chefs swear by its customizable perks, since you can sharpen and polish the knife at any angle. It has two different grit levels: a 400-grit for sharpening and a 1,000-grit side for polishing. It also comes with a rubber base to place underneath the stone as you sharpen so it doesnât slip. Testers thought this was the most fun option to use out of any, but it does take a lot of patience and practice to learn, since you have to move the blade yourself. Youâll also need to soak the stone before using, as well as make sure it stays wet. If youâre up to the challenge, however, youâll surely be rewarded with this option. Amazon To buy: Sharp Pebble Premium Knife Sharpening Stone, $27 (originally $50) at amazon.com Regardless of the path you choose, whether it's the simple manual PriorityChef version, the electric Presto EverSharp model, or the chef-loved Sharp Pebble stone, you can confidently know that youâre grabbing an essential at a big discount. More Fresh Finds from Food & Wine: These Editor-Approved Vacuum Sealers Will Help You Prep and Preserve Food Like a Pro in 2023 â and Theyâre on Sale Williams Sonoma Discounted Tons of KitchenAid Mixers and Attachments â Shop 10 of the Best Deals Now Our Place Just Expanded Their Traditionware Line with a Lunar New Year-Inspired Launch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit