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Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Controlled-Angle Sharpening System (LKCLX)

Key Specs

Price

Angle Guide

Grit Stages

Angle Range

Lansky

Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Controlled-Angle Sharpening System (LKCLX)

#6 of 8 knife sharpeners tested

No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres

6.4R3 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

No built-in non-slip base — must be held by hand or clamped, which reduces stability and increases injury risk vs. tabletop systems.

Buy it if

You want a budget guided system with 5 grit stages

Efficacy

Usability

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$50.17

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You own both Japanese and Western knives (17° and 20° options)

You sharpen infrequently and don't mind the handheld setup

Skip if

You want a stable tabletop system with a non-slip base
You need to sharpen serrated blades

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Abrasive

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Grit Stages

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Price Angle Guide Angle Range

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How we scored it

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Safety

Efficacy

Usability

SafetyCritical

“Will this stay secure while I sharpen, or do I need a clamp?”

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Starting price

$50.17

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#6 of 8 knife sharpeners reviewed

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Serrated Support

Non-Slip Base

Angle Guide Type

EfficacyCritical

“Can I use this on both my Japanese and regular knives?”

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Criteria

Abrasive Stage Count Supported Knife Angle Range Serrated Blade Support

UsabilityCritical

“How often will I need to buy replacement stones?”

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Criteria

Abrasive Material