Sharpener reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 204 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Sharpener brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sharpening, r/knives, r/knifeclub, r/ColoredPencils, r/chefknives. Top-rated brands include Work Sharp (4.5/5), Spyderco (4.5/5), Worksharp (4.5/5).
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Reviews204
Subreddits22
Posts53
Brands54
Products79
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#1
Work Sharp
4.5
(55)
"Worksharp guided field sharpener is probably the best overall. Easy to pack, easy to use, and very effective."
"I got this! Google: “Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener” Thank me later."
"I'll do you one better. Work-Sharp Guided Field Sharpener"
"Work Sharp precision adjust. Best sharpener I’ve ever used."
"Get the work sharp guided field sharpener and you'll pretty much never need another sharpener."
"I have the worksharp precision adjust pro and it works great."
"The manual work sharp one is obviously much more ‘fine tune-able’ so you can definitely get a real razor’s edge if you choose, is more zen and I do get more of an accomplished feeling when I use the manual one and the knife is splitting hairs."
"WS Precision Adjust. Same idea as the Lansky, but with a better clamp and stable base. I gave one to my dad (who is not a knife person), and he raved about how he got all his knives sharp."
"Pocket knives the worksharp field sharpener is indispensable."
"Use a work sharp field sharpener. It has a guide and it works really well. I can get any of my knives razor sharp."
#2
Spyderco
4.5
(15)
"Spyderco sharpmaker. I use it for both kitchen and pocket knives and it works great on both."
"Been using Spyderco sharp maker for about 7-8 years. Works great on everything from carbon steel to zdp-189."
"Spyderco sharpmaker 100%.I have close to 20 serrated spartans"
"If you are looking for easy and effective sharpening, I would suggest the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker."
"Spyderco Sharpmaker. Get the high-end ceramic rods and it puts a razor edge on almost everything."
"I continue to recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker."
"I’ve used nothing but a spyderco tri-Angle sharpmaker as a chef the last 25 years."
"Spyderco Sharpmaker."
"Most popular and frankly, if you learn to use the built in guides it’s fantastic for portable edge tune ups"
"Spyderco Sharpmaker is made to sharpen serrations."
#3
Worksharp
4.5
(13)
"I’d get the Work Sharp Precision Adjust. Fixed angle systems are great for beginners."
"Honestly, WorkSharp. You send your knives for a pro sharpening, they are using several levels of grit on a band sander to do it."
"IMO, best value for your dollar is the Worksharp Precision Adjust."
"The precision adjust isnt a roller but it works well for me. It clamps your blade into position and it locks the stone into the degree you set it to and you just go to town and it holds the angle for you. Very easy to use"
"For $35, I'd recommend the Worksharp Field Sharpener."
"I would just get the work sharp personally. I like it."
"I own a worksharp Ken onion, and a wicked edge we120."
"Work sharp Ken onion - like all systems needs some practice but if you don’t want to learn stones it’s faster and more versatile than clamped systems."
"The work sharp is basically a low speed belt sander. You can get nice results with it."
"Worksharp precision adjust you can usually find them on sale and the are pretty foolproof or work sharp field sharpener if you really on a budget."
#4
Lansky
4.1
(13)
"This is a popular, beginner friendly option that won't mess up the edge."
"I've really liked the lansky blade medic for on the go."
"I use a Lansky blade medic. Works perfectly!"
"If you don't know how to use a sharpening stone, you can get a lansky turn box, it is easy to use and it doesn't ruin the blade geometry."
"Cheapest one I can think of that works well is the Lansky kit."
"I like my lansky kit, percision adjust is nice too"
"Yep, I got the same basic results with a Lansky as I get now on my edge pro."
"Lansky doesn't deserve all the hate they get. I get pretty good results with mine."
"If so, go for one of the cheaper guided systems if you can afford it. Hell a Lansky is better than dull."
"Have used lansky diamond for about 5 years, works fine on larger blades."
#5
KME
4.4
(9)
"I use my KME at home for proper sharpening"
"KME for me"
"KME! Absolutely worth it can't recommend enough."
"I like my kme alot. Good assortment of stones to choose from."
"KME is a good upgrade to that."
"Kme sharpener."
"Either kme or work sharp elite or pro"
"You can find a full KME kit on the swap for under $200"
"KME"
#6
Shapton
4.6
(7)
"I'd recommend a Shapton 500, a strop, and some good literature/YT videos if you want the most affordable, no nonsense way of starting sharpening."
"Shapton Pro 1000 (orange) is a great value stone, and all you really need to start off with."
"I went for a shapton 1000."
"I’d recommend a 500 and 2000 or so shapton water stone."
"Shapton makes a great stone that is splash and go, so since you are a beginner it's great."
"You could probably buy a Shapton Kuromaku 320 grit + 1000 grit for a little under $100."
"You could probably buy a Shapton Kuromaku 320 grit + 1000 grit for a little under $100."
#7
Sharpal
4.7
(6)
"It has been one of my favourite purchases of the last few years. They make a great strop too."
"Good start is a Sharpal diamond stone (325/1200) and a strop."
"Sharpal 162n diamond plate off Amazon will sharpen any new or old alloy steel extremely quickly."
"$70 Sharpal diamond stone 320/1200 grid"
"One of these 200/600 and a sharpal strop with angle guides should git-r-done without the hassles of water or oilstones."
"I like my sharpnal diamond stone set. $80 on Amazon and it has treated me well."
#8
Ambrosi
3.3
(6)
"Ambrosi, but honestly you get a shapton orange and purple and you’ll be set for doing your own forever."
"Ambrosi Bros. Hands down. Normal knives are like $7, but they will do anything."
"I’ve used Ambrosi for years (personal and their sharpening service for business) and they are generally fine but can be hit and miss."
"Another vote for Ambrosia Bros."
"Third Ambrosi."
"I second Ambrosi Bros."
#9
Wicked Edge
5.0
(4)
"I love my wicked edge, good digital degree gauge and I can put an edge in everything I’ve needed to so far."
"Wicked edge."
"I use a wicked edge system to sharpen all knives that aren’t for the kitchen."
"Wicked edge. By far the best of the 5 or six systems I tried."
#10
Afmat
4.8
(4)
"There are Afmat helical sharpeners that are only $15 plus 10% off with a coupon on Amazon. The key is to get a HELICAL sharpener. Stop using cheap single blade sharpeners."
"Helical sharpener - either manual or electric. I have had my Afmat sharpener for several years and I LOVE it! Major game changer!"
"I teach colored pencil this is by far the best."
"Afmat has a rechargeable self-sharpening sharpener for about 30 bucks. But hear me out this thing I have had for a while and it is still as good as it was when I first bought it."
#11
KUM
4.5
(4)
"The Kum Long Point comes with German steel blades, plus 2 spare ones. Don't use any cheap Chinese blades when you eventually run out, only use the German replacement blades."
"By far my favorite for those pencils."
"Kum long point"
"KUM Black Widow Pencil Sharpener."
#12
King
4.5
(4)
"King KDS 1000/6000 and a leather strop with green compound should fall within the $50 budget."
"Go for the king whetsone stareter set"
"If it's just kitchen knives, a king deluxe 300 will set you back roughly $30."
"The king 1000/6000 off Amazon has served me well."
#13
T'gaal
4.7
(3)
"T'Gaal Sharpener can be set to 1 for a short cone. I think it produces the shortest possible cone."
"It's the only sharpener I know of like it. It creates 5 size of points."
"The T'Gaal sharpener is my preference for Prismacolor Premier."
#14
Fällkniven
4.7
(3)
"I just use a Fallkiven DC4. Pretty much everyone has something good to say about Work Sharp."
"I think the best option for pocket carry is the DC4."
"Fällkniven DC4 with Skerper pocket strop"
#15
T'GAAL
4.7
(3)
"T'GAAL adjustable angle sharpener let's you choose from 5 settings to achieve a strong, blunted tip to a thinner, longe"
"It's a great versatile sharpener that makes the short cone you want."
"T’Gaal on Amazon. $6-7. You can make it shorter for pencils like Prismacolor which break easily, then you can get larger points on harder pencils. Settings 1-5."
#16
Glossier
4.3
(3)
"I bought the glossier sharpener on a whim and honestly I never have any trouble now."
"If it's not a jumbo pencil or anything, Glossier has the best sharpener."
"The glossier sharpener is nice! But you can only really fit their pencils in it."
#17
TSPROF
4.0
(3)
"TSPROF! Nothing else comes close."
"Build quality on the TSPROF is really really good if you can afford it."
"TSPROF Blitz but the Gritomatic diamond stones that come with said system absolutely suck."
#18
Sharpall
4.0
(3)
"Sharpall 320/1200 70 bucks or so."
"Sharpall (I think 162n is the model) the large 320 1200 grit diamond stone."
"Sharpall (I think 162n is the model) the large 320 1200 grit diamond stone."
#19
Kum
4.0
(3)
"For the sharpeners, a KUM one would do nicely, even a basic magnesium one."
"KUM 2 holes pencil sharpener, recent buy at Gerstaecker online."
"A regular Kum with two holes will do the trick."
#20
Hapstone
5.0
(2)
"Hapstone, tsprof with those there's lots of clamp options so they will fit almost every blade."
"As guided systems go ill probably go for a hapstone or tsprof."
#21
AFMAT
5.0
(2)
"I really like it. It is rechargeable so easy to move around wherever you need it to be."
"Auto loading rechargeable AFMAT it's on Amazon comes in a few colors."
#22
BYXCO
5.0
(2)
"BYXCO Field Stone and a leather strop."
"I've got a BYXCO field stone. It's got a coarse and fine side."
#23
Deli
4.5
(2)
"The Deli works like a dream ... !"
"I prefer a helical hand crank sharpener. Brand doesn't matter that much. I have the Deli one."
#24
Blackwing
4.5
(2)
"I have the Blackwing 2 step sharpener. It's great."
"I have a plastic Blackwing two-step and based on pictures it looks like the two-step produces a slightly longer point."
#25
Gatco
4.0
(2)
"I use a gatco 5 stone diamond kit ($80) but cheaper kits are available."
"I use a gatco 5 stone diamond kit ($80) but cheaper kits are available."
#26
DMT
4.0
(2)
"DMT diamond sharpener: one red (fine) one green (very fine)"
"I have a DMT diafold sharpener (coarse/fine) in my car and at work."
#27
Prismacolor
2.5
(2)
"For colored pencils, I quite like the Prismacolor sharpener as well."
"Whatever you buy, don't buy the official Prismacolor sharpener, it's a waste of money."
#28
JetPens
5.0
(1)
"Jetpens has great samplers. Start with that."
#29
Blackwing Manual Sharpener
5.0
(1)
"Includes an excellent manual sharpener and point protector."
#30
X-ACTO
5.0
(1)
"I had an X-ACTO SchoolPro electric sharpener; the thing was a tank."
#31
SHARPAL Sharpening Kit
5.0
(1)
"This is the best kit i have ever owned and i own a lot of whetstones."
#32
KUM Magnesium Sharpeners
5.0
(1)
"I really like the basic KUM magnesium sharpeners."
#33
Mobius & Rupert
5.0
(1)
"Mobius & Rupert #0602 is a great sharpener for on the go drawing away from home. The blades can be replaced when it gets dull. Cost is about $10. Had mine for 4+ years and still use it."
#34
NARS
5.0
(1)
"The only makeup sharpener I own is the NARS one & I have never had any issues with lipliners, regardless of the brand :)"
#35
Norton
5.0
(1)
"Norton Triple Stone IM 313 is BIFL for old school Chefs."
#36
Ultrasharp Diamond Stones
5.0
(1)
"Absolutley love my ultrasharp diamond stones."
#37
Dux
4.0
(1)
"Dux adjustable pencil sharpener"
#38
Mobius and Ruppert (M+R)
4.0
(1)
"Mobius and Ruppert (M+R) BULLET SHAPED BRASS Pencil sharpener w KEYHOLE (0604-90)"
#39
Buck Knives
4.0
(1)
"This worked very well for me: diamond pocket sharpener"
#40
S SATC
4.0
(1)
"S SATC Diamond Sharpening Stone 2 Side Grit 400/1000 Diamond Plate Honing Stone 8-inch Hone Sharpener White on Amazon. $21.99"
#41
Pat McGrath
4.0
(1)
"Pat McGrath lip liners come with a sharpener thats really good."
#42
EzeLap
4.0
(1)
"I like EzeLap diamond stones, they are portable and work well"
#43
Harbor Freight
4.0
(1)
"Harbour Freight diamond block for less than $20 or set of 5 diamond plates from temu for $25."
#44
Toohr
4.0
(1)
"Toohr 3. Just a screaming deal."
#45
Nars
4.0
(1)
"I like the nars."
#46
Essence
4.0
(1)
"Essence pencil sharpener, it's 1.99 at Ulta"
#47
Victorinox
4.0
(1)
"What about this one? Victorinox Dual Knife Sharpener"
#48
Anystonesharpeners
4.0
(1)
"If you want a use a stone and don’t have the skills to freehand sharpener you can check out this sharpener I just released! https://anystonesharpeners.com/"
#49
M&R
4.0
(1)
"M&R Triple Function Three Hole Pencil Sharpener"
#50
Charlotte Tilbury
4.0
(1)
"I have a Charlotte Tilbury one and it's good !"
#51
Work Sharp Angle Set
4.0
(1)
"[Worksharp Angle Set (box)](https://www.worksharptools.com/cdn/shop/files/angleSet-white-hero-1.jpg?v=1704740493&width=1500)"
#52
Aliexpress
4.0
(1)
"Aliexpress has the ruby corundum stones for real cheap."
#53
PBW
4.0
(1)
"I think the PBW single steps are nice sharpeners and use them a lot."
#54
Sweet Stick
3.0
(1)
"A "Sweet Stick" is decent, but using them too harshly can damage your edges further."
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