Amazon shoppers have praised the £5 gadget, hailing it as “great” for anyone looking to save money. Despite its low price, the AnySharp knife sharpener could potentially save avid cooks and chefs £100 over the years that they would spend on new knives and scissors.
Normally priced at £12.49, it’s currently reduced to less than half the price at just £5.50. You’ll have no trouble sharpening your knives with this device, and to be honest, it’s a real bargain – it has a suction cup on the bottom so you can attach it to any smooth surface, then you just run your knife through the sharpener a few times.
You’ll also be amazed at how incredibly small it is for easy storage and how effective it is at even the dullest of blades. And if you think you need good sharpening skills to use this, think again. Conveniently, it comes pre-set at a 20-degree angle, so you’ll get a sharp, perfect edge without too much effort. Still, a better way to be convinced is to take a look at the user ratings, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 72,000 reviews.
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One satisfied customer wrote: “This knife sharpener is really good. It really works well. It sharpens knives and scissors quickly and easily. It also attaches easily to your countertop with the suction cups that come with it on the base. You release the little rotating handle on top to release the suction cups.”
Another said: “Amazing, safe and easy to use. This is a well designed product and is up and running in no time. As a former carpenter I know a thing or two about sharp tools and this knife tool is the best I have found so far,” and a third agreed: “The big plus about this tool is how small it is – you can store it in a drawer without taking up too much space on your workbench. Also, the suction grip is strong – it really sharpens your knives well with very little pressure.”
These are compelling verdicts, but among the thousands of satisfied testimonials there are some less glowing ones, with one reviewer saying: “I was interested in testing the suction cup system, but unfortunately it didn’t stick well to my wooden kitchen surface,” pointing to the fact that the suction cups need a very smooth surface to adhere.
Another reviewer noted that they found the sharpening a bit too aggressive for their liking: “The shavings of steel that were taken off were large and a bit concerning.” It’s a matter of perspective, but it’s worth knowing that the sharpening is serious.
Of course, you could go the more traditional route and buy a whetstone to have more control over this sort of thing – this Keenbest whetstone is just £11.99 but takes longer to learn – or another modern option is the Lantana Smart Sharp sharpener which you can buy for £9.31.
Still, it’s hard to rate the AnySharp Knife Sharpener overall. The price, quality, and glowing reviews from users show just how much people love this product. So, get cooking and give this sharpener a try. Your knives will love it.