Rolling Knife Sharpeners

[JoNorvelleWalker]

Has anyone used a rolling knife sharpener?  I have a couple of this type of sharpener that I need to evaluate.  I expect to try them with a collection of inexpensive knives.  I'd love to hear of others' experiences.

 

[gfweb]

https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-ACCU-001C-001C-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQ/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=2HBCNT7T76TIF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tllx9nLFJTGdJLupIM6F4Lm_XwGMOTbbVwEYyGOoHyj4RCQv2Oqos26eQ1ukwSaRptcSFuvp4ltnlPybbgKHJcFhv-HlXD_4kzip_jSba0uq3kUFRBDOW30TbH0-2DHHdVryejKxqF_At4F-9t1enX5u2dBoLXEYrgZK6n1XIklLJsTyRgW_WZRYJqAVmqr4G27Lsw-aVasIVezwt_5zZjQFKmqJNNEPpEL0kPI_t9aydP-nq9Q4MHCCjQqL0vXTdcU0In4TepALcBDl-mYPZr1ruX6xfmS21taHO66ddnA.S4u5cH9t5hdGbFm4Ibi6DerwDqil4BvUUayLAinQsHI&dib_tag=se&keywords=knife+sharpener&qid=1724554988&sprefix=knife+sharpener%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-5

I have this one which,I'm sure , horrifies the knife mavens, but its fine.

[JoNorvelleWalker]

3 minutes ago, gfweb said:

https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-ACCU-001C-001C-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B00004VWKQ/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=2HBCNT7T76TIF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tllx9nLFJTGdJLupIM6F4Lm_XwGMOTbbVwEYyGOoHyj4RCQv2Oqos26eQ1ukwSaRptcSFuvp4ltnlPybbgKHJcFhv-HlXD_4kzip_jSba0uq3kUFRBDOW30TbH0-2DHHdVryejKxqF_At4F-9t1enX5u2dBoLXEYrgZK6n1XIklLJsTyRgW_WZRYJqAVmqr4G27Lsw-aVasIVezwt_5zZjQFKmqJNNEPpEL0kPI_t9aydP-nq9Q4MHCCjQqL0vXTdcU0In4TepALcBDl-mYPZr1ruX6xfmS21taHO66ddnA.S4u5cH9t5hdGbFm4Ibi6DerwDqil4BvUUayLAinQsHI&dib_tag=se&keywords=knife+sharpener&qid=1724554988&sprefix=knife+sharpener%2Caps%2C425&sr=8-5

I have this one which,I'm sure , horrifies the knife mavens, but its fine.

 

Your sharpener seems different from the sharpeners that I have (I'd prefer not to post Amazon links to them).  The body of the sharpener is a cylinder and to sharpen one rolls it on a surface.

 

[Shel_B]

1 hour ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

Has anyone used a rolling knife sharpener?  I have a couple of this type of sharpener that I need to evaluate.  I expect to try them with a collection of inexpensive knives.  I'd love to hear of others' experiences.

 

Just saw this earlier today ...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxXNJNVu9E

[JoNorvelleWalker]

1 hour ago, Shel_B said:

Just saw this earlier today ...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYxXNJNVu9E

 

Thanks, yes, that is the type of sharpener.

 

[Shel_B]

28 minutes ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

Thanks, yes, that is the type of sharpener.

 

I didn't know about them until just a few hours ago when I watched the video. Hope it was helpful to you. 

[KennethT]

10 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

Has anyone used a rolling knife sharpener?  I have a couple of this type of sharpener that I need to evaluate.  I expect to try them with a collection of inexpensive knives.  I'd love to hear of others' experiences.

 

I'm curious as to your findings.  There was a period of time when ads for these rolling sharpeners were clogging my instagram feed. I was curious but never bought the bullet.  I imagined that it would more hone than sharpen.

[AlaMoi]

the concept looks interesting - perhaps when you evaluate them you could elaborate a bit on the time/effort it takes to do "100 strokes" plus an additional "200 strokes" per the video. 

that sounds like a bit of a challenge right there....

also noticed in (the video) the tip of the knife 'bending away' from the roller plate - the tip, like the doohickie part one expects to be 'the sharpest bit' - taking a powder from the prescribed angle . . .

 

I use the Edge-Pro system - and there's no 100/300 strokes of any grit needed to go wicked sharp . . .

[JoNorvelleWalker]

1 hour ago, AlaMoi said:

the concept looks interesting - perhaps when you evaluate them you could elaborate a bit on the time/effort it takes to do "100 strokes" plus an additional "200 strokes" per the video. 

that sounds like a bit of a challenge right there....

also noticed in (the video) the tip of the knife 'bending away' from the roller plate - the tip, like the doohickie part one expects to be 'the sharpest bit' - taking a powder from the prescribed angle . . .

 

I use the Edge-Pro system - and there's no 100/300 strokes of any grit needed to go wicked sharp . . .

 

You are exactly right about the tip "bending away".  I don't think either of the sharpeners I tried are for me.  However the rolling part is easier than I expected.  Not a lot of effort is required.

 

[Laurentius]

On 8/25/2024 at 2:33 PM, AlaMoi said:

I use the Edge-Pro system - and there's no 100/300 strokes of any grit needed to go wicked sharp . . .

 

That's a great system.  Best in class.  What does it sell for these days?

 

I think that, in the world of knife sharpening tools, there is a tradeoff 'twixt what can be used instantly, and what's in a box in the garage.

 

As with both the E-P and the rollers, the key is always fixing the angle of attack.

[AlaMoi]

the 'old style' Apex 'full kit' runs $235 - not cheap....

they have a newer style, but I have not investigate it or what advantages it offers.

 

I set up the Edge-Pro 2x a year, sharpen/touch up any of my knife stable that needs it.

a 10x magnifier is (imho) essential - you can see the results and adjust accordingly.