Manual Knife Sharpeners For At-Home Knife Sharpening

Keeping your knives sharp will not only extend the life of your blades but also make your kitchen prep tasks much easier. Refresh your favorite cooking tools with manual knife sharpeners from Williams Sonoma. These handheld sharpening devices are specially designed to put a precision finish on your chef's knives, paring knives, utility knives and more.

Handheld Knife Sharpening Tools

The manual knife sharpeners in this collection are ultra-compact, allowing them to sit on the countertop near your knife block or get tucked away into a drawer until they're needed. They feature ergonomic handles and non-slip bases to keep the tool steady while you sharpen. They're also typically suitable for straight and serrated blades, so you can maintain everything from paring knives and utility knives to long, serrated bread knives.

These sharpeners usually feature two to three different slots for sharpening and polishing your blades. They'll act as an angled guide, so you manually sharpen your knives to the appropriate angle. Be sure to select the manual sharpener that's best suited for your kitchen knives. Asian knives should typically be sharpened to a 15-degree angle, while European and American knives should be sharpened to a 20-degree angle. Some tools feature both 15- and 20-degree slots, which is especially helpful for those with a mixed cutlery collection.

Most manual knife sharpening tools also include a slot that sharpens serrated blades or polishes straight blades. Because they offer multiple slots with built-in sharpening guides, these tools are much easier to use than a honing steel or whetstone. Once your blades are sharpened to perfection, you can ensure they're well-maintained by using appropriate cutting boards and refreshing as needed with a quick sharpen.

Shop for manual knife sharpeners at Williams Sonoma to help you keep your kitchen blades sharp. These handheld sharpeners are designed for use with straight or serrated blades, allowing you to maintain your entire knife set. With their built-in sharpening guides, ergonomic handles and non-slip bases, cooks of all skill levels can use these tools to refresh their knives.