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Believe it or not, a dull knife is actually more dangerous than a sharp one. It’s more prone to slipping while cutting, potentially causing harm to your fingers. But here’s the good news: If you have knives (or scissors) that are too blunt to chop, you don’t have to throw them away. Simply sharpen them instead.
We discovered a pocket-sized knife sharpener on sale, which one reviewer claims took their blades from “butter knife dull” to “razor sharp” after just one use. This affordable tool costs only $15, and many find it super easy to use, even if it’s your first time sharpening. It’s not just for knives — it’s also great for letter openers, scissors, and shears, and its small size makes it easy to store.
The sharpener features three slots designed for different sharpening tasks: one for scissors, one for dull or damaged knife blades, and one for removing burrs from already sharp knives, also serving as a serrated blade sharpener. It has a strong suction cup on the bottom to keep it stable while in use, which one user describes as “strong as hell,” making it a great safety feature for your kitchen.
One reviewer shares: “I’ve had one on my desk for years to keep my letter opener and scissors sharp. I’m 89, and after having a couple of strokes, I only have one working hand. It suctions to my desk. After a few days of opening letters, my opener gets dull. A few strokes on the ceramic V, and it’s back to cutting like new.”
Instead of constantly replacing dull knives, restore them with this handy sharpener. Take advantage of this great deal before it’s gone and step up your kitchen game.
Highly rated feedback:
“To start, I’m completely new to sharpening and had never tried it before purchasing this tool. I bought it initially to restore an old pair of kitchen shears that had become so dull from frequent use that they could barely cut anymore. I was unsure whether it would work for me or if it would be simple to use due to my inexperience and lack of knowledge in sharpening. I have to admit, I was amazed at how effective and easy it was, even for me as a beginner. […] Within just a minute or two, I was able to restore the scissors to sharpness, just like they were years ago. I also found it so easy to use that I was able to do it after quickly reading through the instructions. I was so impressed that I decided to try it on a cheap pair of dollar store scissors that only worked on paper, and not well at that. Once again, to my surprise, in a minute or two of sharpening, they were cutting fabric, something they had never done before.” —Rhonda M (This review has been shortened. Read the full review here.)
“When the sharpener arrived, I was amazed by how light the box was, and I thought it was empty! But no, it was there. It’s compact, light, easy to store, and works great. The suction cup is simple but effective. I typically use the ceramic blade, and after just a few passes, the knife comes out nice and sharp.” —Timo H
“I’ve kept one on my desk for years to maintain my letter opener and scissors sharp. I’m 89 years old, have had a couple of strokes, and only have one functioning hand. The suction cup keeps it firmly attached to my desk. After a few days of opening letters, the blades start to dull, but with just a couple of strokes on the ceramic V, they’re sharp again. I always take one with me when visiting friends as a gift. A couple of weeks ago, my computer technician saw it on my desk. His wife had been urging him to help her keep their knives sharp in the kitchen, so I gave him the extra one I had on my desk. The next time he came over, he was thrilled to see that his wife loved using it.” —Robert Carabin
“I’ve had this sharpener for about a year, and it still works like new! It’s perfect for both scissors and knives. The suction cup on the counter is fantastic, and it’s very easy to clean. I really appreciate that the unit collects metal shards in the base cup. You simply tap it into the trash, and it’s as good as new. While I’m not sure how it would hold up for heavy-duty use, I highly recommend it for everyday kitchen sharpening!” —Corr101
“Our knives were so dull, they might as well have been butter knives. I followed the instructions and sharpened all our carving and steak knives… and wow! The knives are now incredibly sharp! I definitely recommend this sharpener. :-).” —Marty P
“I had an old butcher knife that was so dull, you could actually see the edge. After struggling with a traditional whetstone for about half an hour, I gave up. I ordered the sharpener, and within 48 hours, it was attached to my counter, ready to go. Within just 4 minutes, I could cut through a newspaper with the blade. I was completely amazed. I wish I had one of these years ago when I was a meat cutter. It’s remarkable, and for the price, you can’t beat it.” —Paul
