KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener, Black

Patented Edge Grip Feature Allows Sharpening On The Edge Of The Table Or Counter Top- Prevents The Tip Of Larger Knives From Dragging Over The Surface Of The Counter.
Non-Slip Base For Added Stability And Control.Soft Grip Rubber Handle.
Blade Guide: Straight Edge Blades: Yes, Serrated Edge Blades: Yes, Household Scissors: No.
Compact For Easy Storage. Carbide Blades (Coarse) Provide Quick Edge Setting Capabilities, And The Ceramic Rods (Fine) Are Used For The Final Edge Honing.
Fine For Polishing The Knife And For Quick Touch-Ups For An Already Sharp Knife.

Features

Coarse for dull and damaged knivesFine for polishing the knife and for quick touch-ups for an already sharp knifePatented Edge Grip feature allows sharpening on the edge of the table or counter top- prevents the tip of larger knives from dragging over the surface of the counterCompact for easy storage. Carbide blades (Coarse) provide quick edge setting capabilities, and the ceramic rods (Fine) are used for the final edge honingNon-slip base for added stability and control.Soft grip rubber handleBlade guide: straight edge blades: yes, serrated edge blades: yes, household scissors: no

How do I use the kitcheniq edge grip?

Use the KitchenIQ Edge Grip to quickly sharpen your damaged and dull knives and for everyday knife maintenance. This gem sharpens damaged and dull knives with just a few pulls through the coarse slot. This slot includes carbide blades at preset angles to quickly bring a dull knife back to life.

How to sharpen a chef’s knife properly?

Sometimes when you sharpen a large chef’s knife with a smaller sharpener, you might drag the tip of the knife across the counter top. This can damage the knife or worse the countertop. So sharpening on the edge with the edge grip allows the knife to pull through the slots from heel to tip.

How to use the edge grip for knife maintenance?

The Fine slot on the Edge Grip is ideal for regular knife maintenance with its gentle ceramics. These ceramics will polish the knife edge and keep it sharp. So run the knife through this slot every time you use the knife. A sharp knife definitely speeds up prep work in the kitchen.

What is the bottom of a sharpening knife made of?

The bottom is made of a non-slip material that allows for safe and sturdy sharpening. Unique design sharpens straight edge double-beveled Euro / American style knives. Two stages of sharpening, in one small compact unit at a great value!