This sharpener is easy to use, simply select the correct angle by pushing and turning the knob. This sharpener allows home cooks and professional chefs to return their knife to the original factory-produced sharpening angle. Damaged and dull knives are quickly sharpened in the coarse slot with just a few pulls. The fine slot is ideal for polishing the edge of an already sharp knife and for everyday knife maintenance. Materials: Plastic, metal Quantity: One (1) sharpener Dimensions: 10 inches high x 2 inches wide x 3 inches deep

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Quickly sharpens knives at the original factory angle.

View larger Turn the knob and both the coarse and fine sharpening slots will adjust. Sharpen Your KitchenIQ! Typical knife sharpeners change the angle of the knife to match the preset angle of the sharpener. The KitchenIQ Adjustable Manual Knife Sharpener is the first manual style sharpener for the kitchen to adjust the angle of the sharpener to the original angle of the knife. This allows you to sharpen at the correct angle of that knife and remove less metal. Removing less metal will prolong the life of your knife. This sleek three slot knife sharpener has unsurpassed technology that allows the user to sharpen a knife to the original factory angle. Its easy to adjust the sharpening angle by simply pushing down and turning the knob, adjusting both the coarse and fine sharpening slots. If the angle of an Asian knife is unknown, use the recommended 16-degree mark on the knob or select an angle within the red area. If the angle of Euro/American knife is unknown, use the recommended 20-degree mark on the knob or select an angle within the gray area. Two Stages of Adjustability The coarse slot features diamond rods ideal for sharpening a very dull or damaged knife. The fine slots ceramic rods quickly polish and finish the edge of the knife. The fine slot can be used for regular knife maintenance. This Manual Sharpener also includes a fixed angle slot with triangular shaped ceramic stones designed to sharpen most types of serrated knives. So you can sharpen straight edge and serrated style knives with this extremely versatile knife sharpener. This sharpener will sharpen virtually every knife in a knife block* Easy to use, simply select the correct angle by pushing and turning the knob. Allows home cooks and professional chefs to return their knife to the original factory produced sharpening angle Damaged and dull knives are quickly sharpened in the Coarse slot with just a few pulls (6-10 depending on the sharpness of the knife) The Fine slot is ideal for polishing the edge of an already sharp knife and for everyday knife maintenance. Compact size fits well in the drawer. Sturdy and stable to allow for safer sharpening. Note: This does not work on ceramic or single beveled knives How Do You Know the Angle of Your Knife? Most knife companies will publish their angles so be sure to check the brand and style of knife if you are unsure. Otherwise here are some common sharpening angles: Kitchen Knives ( Euro/American ) are 20 degrees per side. Kitchen Knives (Asian) are 16 degrees per side. Fillet Knives are 16 degrees per side. Pocket Knives are 20 degrees per side. Hunting Knives are 22 degrees per side. Tactical Knives are 22 degrees per side.

Unique Features of the KitchenIQ Adjustable Manual Sharpener