Where to get knife sharpened

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Apply market research to generate audience insights. When I asked Rivera why he thought more home cooks didn't use whetstones, he summed it up in one word: "patience.

It also takes anywhere from five to 10 minutes per side, and even longer when you're first getting the hang of it. If you do choose to try out a whetstone, however, you'll be rewarded with a super-sharp blade and the pride of knowing you executed it just like a professional chef.

Just make sure to watch a YouTube video to learn how to use them first. Whetstones are also more versatile than most other sharpeners. In addition to knives, you can sharpen scissors, gardening tools, and bigger blades like axes you know, in case you have an axe on hand that needs sharpening.

The Sharp Pebble is one of Amazon's best-rated whetstones, with more than 1, five-star reviews. It's made from highly durable silicon carbide and designed with a grit side for extensive grinding and a grit side to smooth and polish the edge. It also comes with a slip-resistant rubber base to hold the stone while sharpening, as well as flattening stone to reshape and level the sharpener. I tried out the Sharp Pebble, and while it certainly wasn't as easy an experience as some of the other sharpeners I tested, it was actually the most fun to use.

I watched a few DIY knife sharpening videos online while I soaked my stone, then ran the blade of my knife up and down along the coarser stone for a few minutes, moving it around to concentrate on different areas.

I then switched to the smoother stone to polish it. Overall, my knife wasn't as dramatically transformed as the others that I sharpened on the electric and even manual options. However with practice, I think I could learn to sharpen my blades with the whetstone. Even if you're a knife-sharpening newbie, the Presto Ever Sharp Electric Knife Sharpener will get your blades in top shape. It has a two-stage system that quickly sharpens any non-serrated edge and is designed with a guide to position your knife at the perfect sharpening angle without guesswork.

First the wheels grind an angled edge into the blade, then the edge is honed and polished smooth. The Presto also uses sapphirite sharpening wheels, which is the same super-hard material used in professional shops. No wonder it's one of the best-reviewed knife sharpeners on Amazon, with more than 3, five-star reviews.

Another user tried the Presto sharpener as a last-ditch effort on his dull knives before investing in a new set. It's like they are brand new again! I actually got a Presto sharpener to test out myself and was pleased with the results.

Using it is simple: Plug in the machine, insert your knife into one of the grooves on the first side, slide it through 10 times for a few seconds each, then repeat on the other side to sharpen both sides of the blade. After that, repeat on the other side to smooth the blade. The machine can get a bit loud, but my knife's edge was noticeably sharper by the time I finished the process, which only took around 30 seconds.

In addition to my chef's knife, I sharpened a few of my paring knives and also had excellent results. The Presto sharpener also has a pretty sweet price point for such a high-quality experience.

As one reviewer put it: "Would I recommend? Yes, yes, yes. Its straightforward two-stage sharpening system first grinds straight-edged blades into the right shape with a diamond-coated coarse wheel, then polishes them to a razor edge with a ceramic fine wheel.

Pass knives through each opening about 10 times, and your edges will have new life in mere minutes. It even works on serrated knives!

Just make sure to only run them through the ceramic opening. Thousands of Amazon shoppers have been impressed with PriorityChef's Knife Sharpener, praising the tool for how comfortable it is to hold and use. Another commented that the low cost of the sharpener originally had them skeptical, but they were very pleased with their purchase.

It may be low in price and small in stature, but the KitchenIQ Edge Grip Knife Sharpener can still deliver a pretty sharp edge to your dullest blades. The device comes with two sharpening options: The coarse setting has carbide blades, which quickly set a knife's edge, and the fine setting consists of ceramic rods to hone just-sharpened blades or provide quick touch-ups to keep your knife at its best between sharpenings.

It also features a non-slip base for stability and easy control, while its tiny size it fits in your palm! With more than 9, five-star reviews, Amazon users agree it delivers an excellent experience for the price. I have this bottom-of-the-line Henckels chef's knife that couldn't cut through the skin of a tomato. I ran my knife through the coarse sharpener eight times, then four times on the fine side. I could literally feel the metal being shaved off the edges. The major test was the following morning cutting through an unpeeled onion and a tomato.

Your knives are dull. No, really—when was the last time you had them sharpened? Can't remember? Dull knives can affect the quality of your cooking—or worse, cause you to cut your hand wide open. They require you to put more pressure on food to cut through it, making it easier to slip and have an unwanted accident.