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    KitchenKnife SharpenerWork Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener
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    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

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    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

    #5 of 8 knife sharpeners tested

    No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres
    6.6R3 Score / 10
    There are better options - here's why.
    No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres
    Safety

    The bottom line

    What the product listing won't tell you

    Know before you buy

    Cannot sharpen Japanese knives (15°) — using it on them permanently damages their edge geometry.

    Buy it if
    • You own only Western-style knives (Wüsthof, Henckels, Chicago Cutlery)

    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

    Work Sharp

    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

    $59.95
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    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

    Work Sharp

    Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener

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    You want the most compact, simplest electric sharpener

  1. Quick touch-ups are more important than edge quality

  2. Skip if
    • You own any Japanese or Asian knives

    • You want diamond abrasive for long-term blade preservation

    What's inside

    Specs the product listing doesn't explain

    Safety & Materials

    What your food and family come into contact with every use

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    Efficacy

    What determines how well this performs its core job

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    Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

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    How we scored it

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    #5 of 8 knife sharpeners reviewed

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    Serrated Support
    Non-Slip Base
    Non-Slip Base
    Angle Guide Type
    EfficacyCritical

    “Does this work on all my kitchen knives, or just Western ones?”

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    Criteria

    Abrasive Stage CountSupported Knife Angle RangeSerrated Blade Support
    UsabilityCritical

    “Will I be sharpening my knives constantly, or does this actually last?”

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