Join us at the Sharpening Supplies Open House in Middleton, WI on September 19, 2026. Enjoy hands-on sharpening demos, test your knife on the Edge-on-Up leaderboard, and shop exclusive used and demo sharpeners.
For a lot of people, the hardest part of sharpening is holding the knife at a consistent angle. That is where the Lansky TurnBox has always made sense. Instead of expecting you to have mastered holding an angle freehand, the...
On paper, comparing the Tormek T-8 and the Tormek T-1 is simple. The T-8 is Tormek's full-size water-cooled professional sharpening system. The T-1 is the compact home kitchen knife sharpener. But that does not really answer the question most people are...
A sharpener makes a practical Father’s Day gift because it’s useful long after the wrapping paper is gone. Whether Dad carries a pocket knife, keeps a few kitchen knives sharp, spends time outdoors, or simply appreciates gear that works, a...
Compare the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk.2 and Ken Onion Elite Mk.2 for kitchen knives, outdoor knives, scissors, tools, convex edges, and powered sharpening.
Compare the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener and Guided Field Sharpener Elite for EDC knives, hunting knives, camping, fishing, and outdoor sharpening.
We talk to a lot of people who are trying to sharpen their knives. Some are brand new. Some have been sharpening for a while. Some are home cooks who just want their kitchen knives to stop mashing tomatoes. Others...
There’s a new look for the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener, and it’s a good one. Tormek has introduced the T-1 in Swedish Red, a color inspired by the traditional finishes found on homes and workshops throughout Sweden. It’s bold...
About 20 years ago, I realized I had a problem. I enjoy cooking and I enjoy woodworking. I had good tools and nice knives. I used them regularly. But when they got dull, I didn’t really know what to do...
If you’re using a Tru Hone Commercial Sharpener day in and day out, you probably like it for what it does best: It’s fast It’s consistent It keeps knives working For a lot of operations, that’s exactly what’s needed, but...
We’re excited to introduce the Tecomec Super Jolly Evo Saw Chain Sharpener, a professional, bench-mounted chainsaw sharpening machine designed to make sharpening faster, more consistent, and far less labor-intensive. What Is the Tecomec Super Jolly Evo?  The Super Jolly...
A Better Way to Sharpen Knives on a Tormek If you’ve spent any time sharpening a knife, you’ve probably had an experience like this: You sharpen the knife, and it turns out great, exactly what you were hoping for. But...
