- V-Grip Bottom for use on edge or counter
- High-quality metals with a range of color tones
- Soft grip handle for comfort and control
- Does not sharpen serated edge blades
- Easy to use. The product may have copper brazing/solder used to bond two metals together.
Small Size, Big Results
Don't let the small size of this cutie fool you. This pint size tool is a work horse in the kitchen. Use it to quickly and easily sharpen your favorite knife in the comfort of your own home. 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. Then quickly finish and polishes the knife edge with just a few pulls through the fine slot. The Edge Grip’s small size is ideal for storing in your knife drawer and for anyone with a small kitchen or little storage space.
Work Smarter in the Kitchen
Who doesn’t want to work smarter in the kitchen? A great tip to remember is to keep your knives sharp. Don’t let them go dull. 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.
Edge Grip Feature Gives More Flexibility when Sharpening
The Edge Grip is designed with a unique feature called “edge grip. ” What does this mean? Well the bottom of the sharpener has been designed to allow the sharpener to rest on the edge the counter top or table. Why is this helpful? 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. Of course you can still use the Edge Grip on top of the surface but isn’t it nice to have flexibility when sharpening if you need it? The bottom is made of a non-slip material that allows for safe and sturdy sharpening.
KitchenIQ Edge Grip Features
- Unique design sharpens straight edge double-beveled Euro / American style knives.
- Two stages of sharpening, in one small compact unit at a great value!
- Coarse sharpening slot includes carbide blades that quickly sharpen dull or damaged knives with just a few pulls.
- Fine slot’s ceramic rods are ideal for finishing and polishing the edge, and are perfect for light touch-ups to an already sharp knife.
- Edge Grip Bottom allows stable sharpening on the counter top or edge of the counter top or table.
- Designed in the USA by Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc. the Edge Experts Since 1886.
- Stainless steel and soft touch accents.
By Amazon Customer
I am a mechanical engineer.
What many reviewers have mistaken for rust around the metal coarse sharpening side is actually an alloy used to 'braze' on the carbide insert that actually does the sharpening.
This is stated in the product description.
Look up brazing on Wikipedia.
If you look closely you'll see the bronze colour surrounds a rectangular block, which is the carbide sharpening material.
It is set in place (into a ground out section, which is why the surrounding bronze colour always fills out a circular arc) using the technique called brazing.
What many reviewers have mistaken for rust around the metal coarse sharpening side is actually an alloy used to 'braze' on the carbide insert that actually does the sharpening.
This is stated in the product description.
Look up brazing on Wikipedia.
If you look closely you'll see the bronze colour surrounds a rectangular block, which is the carbide sharpening material.
It is set in place (into a ground out section, which is why the surrounding bronze colour always fills out a circular arc) using the technique called brazing.
By Jack
I recently bought this to sharpen all of my kitchen knives which had gone dull over the years. At first, I didn't think it worked too well. But then I went to the Edgeware website and watched their YouTube video on how to use it, and realized that you may have to pull the knife throught the sharpener up to 10 times to get it sharp. (I was initially only pulling it through a couple times.)
After pulling through the knives about 5 times, the knives did indeed get very sharp. For my knives, I pulled them through the "course" side 5-6 times, then through the "fine" side about 4 times. Seemed to work well for me.
Another tip I learned by watching Edgeware's YouTube video, was to set the sharpener on the edge of the counter at a 45 degree angle. (That's apparently what the v-shaped groove is for on the bottom of the sharpener.) When the sharpener is on the edge, you can pull the knives straight through and down without worrying about hitting the countertop and scratching it or breaking the tip off your knife.
Lastly, I'm not sure why some reviewers say that this only works on small knives. I used it on small knives, as well as all of my larger chef style knives. The process is exactly the same no matter the size of the knife. So it should work the same, and indeed it worked just fine on all of my small and large knives.
After pulling through the knives about 5 times, the knives did indeed get very sharp. For my knives, I pulled them through the "course" side 5-6 times, then through the "fine" side about 4 times. Seemed to work well for me.
Another tip I learned by watching Edgeware's YouTube video, was to set the sharpener on the edge of the counter at a 45 degree angle. (That's apparently what the v-shaped groove is for on the bottom of the sharpener.) When the sharpener is on the edge, you can pull the knives straight through and down without worrying about hitting the countertop and scratching it or breaking the tip off your knife.
Lastly, I'm not sure why some reviewers say that this only works on small knives. I used it on small knives, as well as all of my larger chef style knives. The process is exactly the same no matter the size of the knife. So it should work the same, and indeed it worked just fine on all of my small and large knives.
By AmazonAddict
This KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2 Stage Knife Sharpener is not only good to look at but it works very well. (See pic attached). I have had this for a year now and it is still my no 1 knife sharpener. The bottom is made of a non-slip material that allows for safe and sturdy sharpening everytime.
By D. Swain
I wanted a low-cost knife sharpener. This one works really well. You place it on the edge of a counter, and the angled pieces that do the sharpening get it right every time. I would definitely recommend it to others.
By Tom
Upon receiving the sharpener, I put it to the test. First attempt was on my favorite serrated knife, 2 turns on the coarse and 3 on the fine. It worked, sharp as new. I immediately used it to sharpen my other knives. Works great....pull the knife through with even force and don't do it too many times.
By G. Cheung
I bought this specifically for some inexpensive "Farberware Pro" knives, for which it matched the factory bevel very well. I have not tried it with any other knives, but I imagine Farberware's grind is fairly typical of most kitchen knives being sold today.
This sharpener is not comparable to a stone or similar systems when faced with varied or more complex grinds, and is not going anywhere near the cleaver, for example. However, the carbide bits are very aggressive, much better than typical "coarse" ceramic sharpeners, and could probably regrind a knife fairly quickly. The "fine" ceramic rods are standard fare.
The grip looked small in the picture but, combined with the traction from the rubber bottom, proved comfortable and completely secure. Of the fixed angle, countertop sharpeners I have encountered, this is the best designed and I expect to replace it with same model when it wears out.
This sharpener is not comparable to a stone or similar systems when faced with varied or more complex grinds, and is not going anywhere near the cleaver, for example. However, the carbide bits are very aggressive, much better than typical "coarse" ceramic sharpeners, and could probably regrind a knife fairly quickly. The "fine" ceramic rods are standard fare.
The grip looked small in the picture but, combined with the traction from the rubber bottom, proved comfortable and completely secure. Of the fixed angle, countertop sharpeners I have encountered, this is the best designed and I expect to replace it with same model when it wears out.
By Cactus Cooker
THIS little thing works perfect for the price and size. My husband sharpens the knifes in the garage but I got this to have in the drawer to keep them super sharp when needed for a lot of veggie chopping and it works fantastic.
By Andrea G
As soon as I got this I took out all of my knives and tested it out. I now have super sharp blades. The nice thing is that the fine side actually sharpens the non straight edge...for some reason I have a brain fart... Serrated! Yes that's it! Great for my pocket knife that is a crkt that has both straight edge and serrated. I would recommend this knife sharpener.
By Dwight E. Schmuck
This is a magnificent little sharpener. As a former professional chef, I can honestly say if this product had been available twenty years ago I would have had one. When the blade dulls the work is slower and more likely to result in inferior cuts and accidental cuts. If you follow the instructions you'll have a razor sharp knife in about one minute. For the money, this is the BEST product for the kitchen I've seen in years! Thank you for making my food prep easier & better.
By Schelly L. Wagoner
Wow, this little gadget is pretty amazing! I have some old (expensive) non-serrated knives that are supposed to never need sharpening... but unfortunately, lost their sharp edge long ago. Seriously, they'd gotten to the point where they had a tough time handling jello. Okay, slight exaggeration, but we're talking pretty lame to have these expensive knives and not being able to cut anything. I saw this gadget and decided to try it.
As soon as it arrived, I had to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled "Course" about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled "Fine" another 8-10 times.
Knowing that the course setting could potentially leave shavings on the knife, I washed, rinsed and dried it before trying to cut anything. The first thing I tried was a tomato. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before.
I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. I don't know where else you can spend $6 and get this return for the money. Great score!
As soon as it arrived, I had to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled "Course" about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled "Fine" another 8-10 times.
Knowing that the course setting could potentially leave shavings on the knife, I washed, rinsed and dried it before trying to cut anything. The first thing I tried was a tomato. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before.
I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. I don't know where else you can spend $6 and get this return for the money. Great score!
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