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Presto EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener (Model 08800, 2-Stage)

Key Specs

Price

Angle Guide

Grit Stages

Angle Range

Presto

Presto EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener (Model 08800, 2-Stage)

#8 of 8 knife sharpeners tested

No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres

3.2R3 Score / 10

We can't recommend this one.

No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres

Safety

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

America's Test Kitchen rated this NOT RECOMMENDED — documented microserrated edges and structural blade damage from repeated use.

Buy it if

You sharpen very infrequently (once a year) and only have cheap knives

Efficacy

Usability

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You just need something better than nothing for occasional use

You rent a vacation home and need a basic sharpener for the kitchen drawer

Skip if

You own knives worth more than $20
You care about edge quality or blade longevity
You sharpen more than once or twice per year

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 damage or wear out my good kitchen knives?”

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Starting price

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#8 of 8 knife sharpeners reviewed

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Serrated Support

Non-Slip Base

Angle Guide Type

EfficacyCritical

“Will it actually sharpen dull knives back to usable?”

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Criteria

Abrasive Stage Count Supported Knife Angle Range Serrated Blade Support

UsabilityCritical

“Will I get consistent results every time I use it?”

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Criteria

Abrasive Material