Not ceramic despite of item description
I bought 3 thinking they were ceramic sharpeners, but instead I received the much cheaper diamond version. I already have the diamond version, but I was hoping to get the ceramic ones for better performance.
Ceramic Sharpener
The ceramic bars form an X within a flimsy plastic holder, I was expecting more from Gerber.
Some epoxy all the way around the outside makes the shell solid enough and keeps it from opening.
This product gets 3 stars because the ceramic bars are of good quality, and sharpen well enough.
Intended use was kitchen and utility, however it's quality has limited it to fishing knives and blades of lower quality.
Surprising Gadget
I was first introduced to the knife sharpener while in Wausau, WI. Fiskars was hosting an inventory reduction sale, and had some in stock for a buck ... I figured there was no way to go wrong for the price. What a shocker when I found that the darned thing actually worked well.
This may well be the sharpener for those who can't [sharpen knives]. I have tried various sharping tools through the years. Of all sharpeners, this one has returned the most consistent and decent result. So yeah, I haven't a knack for sharpening knives with other tools and stones, but this inexpensive tool really delivers. In fact, results have been better than what I've obtained through professional knife sharpening service providers. I use it to keep my old line Chicago Cutlery knives sharp as, if not sharper than, when new 40 years ago. The sharpener works great for my pocket knives as well.
I'll add that my 88 year old mother has tried it, and is convinced that it works. Steels...
Click to Editorial Reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment