50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener, Black, Coarse & Fine Sharpeners, Compact for Easy Storage, Stable Non-Slip Base, Soft Grip Rubber Handle, Straight & Serrated Knives

Bought this little sharpener because my sister had one and liked it. It's so much simpler - and more effective - than my old electric knife sharpener! It has a groove on the bottom so that you can hold over the edge of a cabinet or a sink. I find that after a few quick swipes, my knives clearly cut better. It's small, so I can easily toss it in the drawer with my utensils. This is a great inexpensive option!

It sharpens knives quickly and easily. A whetstone probably does a better job, but it is a lot more work. I am so impressed with how well and easily it works that I have given it as gifts.

I'm not a huge fan of inexpensive sharpeners. I prefer to use a stone to set the bevel of the blade, and follow it with a honing on an MDF wheel loaded with polishing compound. This produces an edge that will shave hairs, but it takes time. The end result was that I put it off, then I fight dull knives in the kitchen. A dull knife can be more dangerous than a sharp knife because the amount of force needed to get it to cut is higher. I wanted something that would make my kitchen knives reasonably sharp with just a few quick swipes. I decided $6 wasn't much of a gamble so I bought this thing.The coarse sharpener works fine. A few quick swipes will put a reasonably good, symmetric edge on my kitchen knives. The edge is a little rough, but it's sharp enough for most kitchen tasks and it only takes a few seconds. Running a knife through three or four times will produce a small pile of metal shavings under the carbide blades, so it is definitely removing material.The fine ceramic sharpener doesn't do much to remove the scratches left by the coarse carbide inserts-- it's TOO fine, at least on the one that I got. On mine, the ceramic stones loaded up with material almost instantly. They are now glazed and do nothing except lightly burnish the cutting edge. Better than nothing, I suppose, but they don't do much in the way of actual honing.In short, this sharpener does what it's supposed to do. It gets a kitchen knife reasonably sharp with two or three swipes, and it removes the temptation to bludgeon my way through an onion or a piece of beef with a dull blade. It won't produce a really keen edge like a good stone and polish, but I rarely need a knife that sharp for ordinary kitchen work. Definitely worth the $6.

This red knife sharpener is everything I needed and more. It’s not only super effective at bringing my dull knives back to life, but it also looks great on my kitchen counter with its bold red color. Easy to use, compact, and sturdy — just a few quick swipes and my knives are slicing and dicing like new again. I’ve used it on several different types of blades, and it works like a charm every time. It’s a small but mighty tool that adds a pop of color and serious functionality to my kitchen. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to keep their knives sharp and their prep work smooth. Get this! You will not regret it!!

It worked well for quite a while, but not durable. It's time for a new one

Does a great job and it’s really small so fits easily in drawers

Wanted an effective sharpener that wouldn't take up lots of real estate in our tiny kitchen. Read the rave review on NYT Wirecutter about this one and it's true, sharpens like a pro! Like the fact that the bottom is very grippy and angled so you can place it on the edge of the counter to brace it while you sharpen. This little gadget is a pro, just like the big ones. What a great price to boot!

Very simple to use. Works great!