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Presto EverSharp, 2-Stage System Electric Knife Sharpener, No Size, Black
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Material | Sapphirite wheels, Plastic |
Brand | Presto |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 9.9"L x 7.2"W x 4.8"H |
Item Weight | 2.95 Pounds |
Grit Type | Fine |
About this item
- Sharpen kitchen and sport knives to a razor-sharp edge fast and economically.
- Easy 2-stage sharpening system for professional results at home on most any non-serrated blade.
- Sapphirite sharpening wheels grind a precisely angled edge then fine hone and polish for a razor-sharp edge.
- Sapphirite sharpening wheels are made of the same ultra-hard material used in professional sharpening shops.
- Precision blade guides hold knife at the perfect angle.
- Draw knife through each slot a few times for a razor-sharp edge.
- Two-stage sharpening system quickly and easily sharpens most any non-serrated blade for professional results in the convenience of your home. (Presto knife sharpener is 120 volts)
- No guess sharpening; Precision blade guides position the kniffe at the ideal sharpening angle for perfect results every time
- Creates a razor sharp edge in seconds using Sapphirite sharpening wheels, the same ultra-hard material used by professional shops
- Stage 1- Precision grinding begins the sharpening process by creating a precisely angled edge
- Product Built to North American Electrical Standards
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Fast and economical! |
Stage 1Precision grinding creates a precisely angled edge. |
Stage 2Fine honing polishes the blade to an exact razor-sharp edge. |
National Presto Industries, Inc. has stood the test of time!
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Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, WI.It is a respected producer in the housewares and small electric appliance industry. |
The company created the first saucepan-style pressure cooker in 1939.Its first electric appliance came in 1948 with the Presto Vapor Steam Iron; the first steam iron to use tap water instead of costly distilled water. In 1956, Presto introduced a complete line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances employing the first removable heat control. Other notable innovations include the PrestoBurger hamburger cooker in 1974, the FryBaby electric deep fryer in 1976, the SaladShooter electric slicer/shredder in 1988, and the Pizzazz pizza oven in 2000. |
Predicting the needs of consumers......and then fulfilling those needs through consistent product innovation and quality manufacturing has been the objective of National Presto Industries for over 100 years, and it will continue to be in the years ahead. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.9 x 7.2 x 4.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.95 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Presto |
ASIN | B00006IUWM |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 08800 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,934 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #16 in Knife Sharpeners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 22, 2007 |
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The Presto electric knife sharpener provides an easy, automatic way to sharpen most non-serrated kitchen and sport knives to a razor sharp edge. With a special two stage system, it precision grinds a perfect sharpening angle, then fine hones and polishes the edge for professional results at home, anytime. 120 volts AC. Features: Nonslip Base, Electric Sharpening, Preset Angles for Correct Sharpening, Sharpening Levels: Coarse and Fine
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All kitchen and sporting knives, whether professional quality or inexpensive, need a blade tune-up now and then. This electric sharpener produces razor-sharp edges using the same rapidly rotating Sapphirite grinding wheels used by professional shops. A two-stage system allows knives to be ground and sharpened on the Stage 1 half of the machine, and then honed on the Stage 2 half. Blade guides hold the knife at the ideal sharpening angle for each side of the blade, as it is drawn slowly towards the user and kept parallel to the countertop. The sharpener is suitable for knives made of alloy, carbon, or stainless steel; it is perfectly normal for sparks to fly when knives of high carbon steel come in contact with the Sapphirite wheels. Non-electric serrated knives that are only serrated on one side can also be sharpened with this machine. Three suction cups on the bottom hold the sharpener securely on a table or countertop, and two receptacles underneath catch metal filings for disposal. The sharpener measures 8-1/4 by 5-3/4 by 4 inches, and is covered by a 1-year limited warranty against defects. --Ann Bieri
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Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Suction power | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Easy to hold | — | 3.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Narcissus Co | YOORLEAY | Northmas | YOORLEAY | Enutogo Store |
material | Plastic, Sapphirite wheels | Stainless Steel | Corundum | Plastic | Corundum | Plastic |
grit type | Fine | Fine | — | Fine | — | Medium, Coarse |
weight | 2.95 pounds | 1.63 pounds | 0.7 kilograms | 1.04 pounds | 1.94 pounds | 2.25 pounds |
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Customers like the sharpness, quality, value, ease of use, and speed of the kitchen sharpener. For example, they mention it sharpens very well, it's an excellent product for the money, and it does it quickly. That said, opinions are mixed on durability and sturdiness.
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Customers like the sharpness of the kitchen knife sharpener. They mention it's great for household use, and it sharpens knives very sharp. Some say that it takes a few swipes on each side, but overall, most are satisfied with the product's sharpness.
"This is the best knife sharpener we ever own. We almost gave up on finding something to sharpen our knives. This electric sharpener works great...." Read more
"...so that the sharpened edge makes contact with the stone, and it sharpens it nicely...." Read more
"...sharpening machine… This is great for household use and sharpens those knives very sharp! Very quick, very easy, and compact...." Read more
"Razor sharp results and very easy to use." Read more
Customers like the quality of the knife sharpener. They say it works well and produces excellent results. Some mention that it works great for a home kitchen, and is easy to use. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...This electric sharpener works great. Sharpens all our knives. Now, finally I can cut my vegetables without a problem. Great product!" Read more
"The product works nicely, and I have been able to sharpen every knife in the house. It produces a very sharp cutting edge with minimal effort...." Read more
"One of the best sharpeners for the price on the market. Gives excellent results providing you use light long consistent strokes letting the machine..." Read more
"...Now my knifes works perfect. Loved it. 100% recommended. I jad to buy it for myself" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the sharpener. They mention that it is the best sharpeners for the price, and easy to use.
"...Now, finally I can cut my vegetables without a problem. Great product!" Read more
"...The best part of this product is the price. I would say best sharpener for the price." Read more
"One of the best sharpeners for the price on the market...." Read more
"...It's an excellent product for the money and easy to use. It looks pretty straightforward...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen tool set easy to use. They mention the knives slide right through meat, and the sharpener has non-slip feet that keep it stable during use.
"...The directions are easy to understand. The unit feels like it is solidly built. Mine doesn't rattle, for instance...." Read more
"...Very quick, very easy, and compact. Not too powerful, but that’s OK… Just be patient. Takes less than one minute to sharpen a knife at the most." Read more
"Razor sharp results and very easy to use." Read more
"...Some points to ponder- Although it is easy to use, and sharpens quickly, it can be a little sensetive...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the performance of the knife sharpener. They say it sharpens their kitchen knives quickly and efficiently. Customers are also impressed with its ease of use and the fact that it never stalled on them.
"...Very quick, very easy, and compact. Not too powerful, but that’s OK… Just be patient. Takes less than one minute to sharpen a knife at the most." Read more
"...They stay sharp for a long time, and it is much faster than doing it by hand...." Read more
"...offered at a good price, does what it's supposed to do quickly & efficiently." Read more
"My knives are always sharp and I love it! Quick and easy to use, I feel it is a must-have in any kitchen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the kitchen sharpener. Some mention that it works great, and does a good job of bringing dull knives back to life. However, others say that it actually dulls scissors and the poorly designed guide allows you to ruin parts of the blade.
"...They are course grit stones.....They eat away material quickly!!! I would try it on an old knife first.- It leaves a really bad bur...." Read more
"...The Presto 08800 EverSharp Electric Knife Sharpener is also designed with safety in mind...." Read more
"...They're on Amazon for $25+. They are also dull from being in the dishwasher and are probably 13 or 14 years old...." Read more
"...all my knives and it put a great sharp edge on ALL knives and did not scratch or scar any of them ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the knife sharpener. Some mention it's a pretty solid, easy to use kitchen appliance, and reliable. However, others say that the gear that spins the grinder is weak and will not give you a perfectly honed or polished edge. The course grit stones eat away material quickly and the sharpeners lacked power and bogged down under the load of a heavy knife.
"...The directions are easy to understand. The unit feels like it is solidly built. Mine doesn't rattle, for instance...." Read more
"...I've only had it a few weeks so far but it seems that it will hold up. I have not needed to use the coarse stone at all yet...." Read more
"...They are course grit stones.....They eat away material quickly!!! I would try it on an old knife first.- It leaves a really bad bur...." Read more
"...All you need two times run in both steps. Good machine to last long and quite. I would recommend. I myself engineer My guts never went wrong...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the motor of the kitchen sharpener. They mention that it is weak and bogs down unless they are extremely careful. Some say that the motor would stall if the handle was held high. Overall, customers are disappointed with the performance of the motor.
"...Very quick, very easy, and compact. Not too powerful, but that’s OK… Just be patient. Takes less than one minute to sharpen a knife at the most." Read more
"...My main concern was the issue that the motor would bog down...." Read more
"Has a very weak motor, take a long time to do a poor job" Read more
"...Lacks any semblance of power. The guards prevent you from sharpening the full length of knives. Overall the quality is below average...." Read more
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The package arrived in great shape, packaged by Amazon along with several other items in the same box. The sharpener was well padded and wrapped in plastic. The directions are easy to understand. The unit feels like it is solidly built. Mine doesn't rattle, for instance. But, the plastic they chose to use has a rough feel to it, almost like they wanted the top to mimic the feel of a grinding stone - who knows, maybe that's exactly what they were going for. Either way, I wouldn't want to drop it, but it appears and feels like it will hold up to regular use just fine. The on/off switch and whatever it connects to make for a solid feel when turning the unit on and off. The cord is somewhat short (~30 inches), but not short enough to take off a star. Assuming you're using it on a kitchen counter (as I did), it's plenty long. But, if you wanted to sit at a table and sharpen your knives you'd probably need an extension cord.
I sharpened a number of knives, from paring knives all the way up to chef's knives, and in each case this sharpener made a noticeable difference. I will probably sharpen them again using the whole proscribed method since they were so dull. But, after just one sharpening, three times through both sides, I am impressed.
I tried cutting the edge of a piece of cardboard and a piece of paper with each knife before and after sharpening, and each case it made a huge difference. I also tested some of the edges on a carrot. In every case, the dull knives required much more force on the carrot. Afterwards, the cutting action on the carrot was smooth and more of a cut than a "chop" - I could draw the knife across the carrot instead of relying on downforce to split the carrot. The paper and cardboard cut was night and day. A few knives did nothing to the paper or cardboard before sharpening and all cut at least something afterwards. I say something because none of the knives cut like a razor blade does, but again, my knives were in bad shape to start with, so all in all I am calling it a success.
I did use the suction cups on the bottom, and they stayed in place for the duration of the time I used the machine. It does make a vibrating/whirring sound when it is turned on, and naturally, it makes a grinding noise when using it. I did notice that some knives hop and skip a bit when pulling them through the sharpener, but I think that has more to do with my technique than the sharpener itself. You can't (and shouldn't) use too much downforce when pulling the knives through, as it will slow or even stop the grinding wheel. I did that on my first test knife...fortunately I was smart enough to use one of my lesser quality knives in case I made a mistake. This works best with just a tiny amount pressure - just enough to keep the knife against the edge.
I did sharpen two serrated steak knives with the sharpener, and I was impressed by the results there too. The instructions for serrated sharpening were a little confusing until I had the knife in my hand, looking at it. My steak knives are only serrated on one side, which is the type that the Presto can sharpen. If they had edges on both sides, this sharpener apparently doesn't work. But, with the one sided edge variety of serrated knives, you pass the blade through so that the sharpened edge makes contact with the stone, and it sharpens it nicely. The angle of the wheel in the Presto is "steeper" than the factory edge was, so that after sharpening, the shiny part where the wheel made contact made it appear that I dramatically shortened the "teeth" of the serrated knife. But, upon closer inspection and comparison with an unsharpened identical knife I realized it is mainly an optical illusion. I'm sure there is a small amount of loss, but not nearly what I thought there was just looking at it with a quick glance.
Again, I'm not a purist, but I am very pleased with the job the Presto has done right out of the box. Now it's time to go watch my wife cook dinner and see how long it takes her to notice that her knives are sharp again!
Some points to ponder
- Although it is easy to use, and sharpens quickly, it can be a little sensetive. You must not apply ANY pressure while sharpening. Doing so will bog the motor down and stop the stones in the middle of your knife.
- They are course grit stones.....They eat away material quickly!!! I would try it on an old knife first.
- It leaves a really bad bur. You may need to take it to a hand stone or strop to get it off if it bothers you.
- The guides work, but the stones have a different angle and may pick it up off the guide a little.
- Motor is not loud at all. Sharpening your knife is!!!
- Gets knives as dull as butter knives sharp sharp sharp!! I did it to a 30 year old Chicago Cutlery knife that looked like it had never been sharpened, and it came out with a good edge. The Chicago knife used a VERY hard steel. I could not even get an edge with my wet stone! Now with the electric sharpener putting a good edge on it, I can make it even better with my wet stones.
Like I said, I am a Chef and would not use them on my personal knives, i am sticking to wet stones for those, but I have taken the sharpener to work and sharpened the 14 knives we have in under 15 min! They stay sharp for a long time, and it is much faster than doing it by hand.
So......I would say no for your expensive set of knives, but yes for a set that you did not pay much for. The sharpener just does not have a fine enough stone fore my liking. The best part of this product is the price. I would say best sharpener for the price.
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We were horrified to discover a US plug on it, since there was no mention on the seller's page that it was for use in US only. so it is very dangerous. If we had decided to change the plug for a three pin pug it would have caused a fire.
This is totally unacceptable and VERY DANGEROUS and I want my money refunded.