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MinoSharp Ceramic Wheel Water Sharpener, Grey/Black

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Features

  • SAFE & EASY to use knife sharpener in any kitchen
  • Suitable for all knives, except those that are sharpened on one side only
  • Plastic handle with soft, rubber-like grip
  • 8 inches long
  • Suitable for chef knife,damascus knife,Santoku knife,butcher knife,boning knife,Chopping knife and other knives.

Description

Sharpen your Global knives with this two stage sharpener. It has a black and grey design and sharpening wheels made from whetstone to give your dull knives a sharp edge. There is a white wheel with a coarse grit that sharpens dull blades and a pink medium grit wheel for sharpening and polishing. A clear cover lets you see into the sharpener and protects you from the sharpening wheel while giving you sharp 18 degree edges. This intuitive hand-held sharpener is safe with non slip feet for your protection and is compact for easy storage. 8" L x 1-3/4" W x 2-3/4" H This device employs two ceramic wheels--one coarse, the other fine--to return a dull knife to working order. Using the sharpener is simple and easy. Fill the wheels' compartment with water so your blade is continuously washed while it's being sharpened. Then draw a knife seven or eight times through the coarse (white) wheel. Then draw your blade seven or eight times through the fine (pink) wheel to bring it back to life. The sharpener's plastic handle is shaped so it can be gripped firmly and safely and has a soft, rubber-like insert for comfort. --Fred Brack Recommended for sharpening Global knives but not necessarily those from other manufacturers, this device employs two ceramic wheels--one coarse, the other fine--to return a dull knife to working order. Using the sharpener is simple and easy. Fill the wheels' compartment with water so your blade is continuously washed while it's being sharpened. Then draw a knife seven or eight times through the coarse (white) wheel. Then draw your blade seven or eight times through the fine (pink) wheel to bring it back to life. The sharpener's plastic handle is shaped so it can be gripped firmly and safely and has a soft, rubber-like insert for comfort. --Fred Brack

Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
Material CompositionCeramic and Plastic
Manufacturer BrandMinosharp
Color SchemeGray and Black
Dimensions8.2 x 2.8 x 1.8 inches
Weight5.9 ounces
Grit VarietyMedium, Coarse, and Fine
Production CompanyBrowne Canada Retail
Model Identifier220/GB
Availability StatusCurrently Available
Market IntroductionNovember 10, 2003

Frequently asked questions

The Ceramic Wheel Water Sharpener utilizes a water reservoir to keep the ceramic sharpening wheels wet during the sharpening process. As you gently pull the knife blade through the wheels, the wet ceramic sharpens the blade. The water acts as a lubricant, reducing heat and preventing any metal from being removed too quickly, which helps maintain the knife’s integrity and sharpness.

The Ceramic Wheel Water Sharpener is designed for use with straight-edge blades, such as kitchen knives. It is not suitable for serrated blades or scissors. Always check the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure compatibility with your specific knives.

The frequency of use depends on how often you use your knives and what you're cutting. For household kitchen knives used daily, sharpening every 1-2 months is a good rule of thumb. However, for less frequently used knives, sharpening every 3-6 months should suffice. Pay attention to the performance of your knives, and sharpen them when you notice a decline in cutting efficiency.

Yes, cleaning the Ceramic Wheel Water Sharpener is straightforward. Empty the water reservoir and rinse it under running water. The ceramic wheels can also be rinsed gently. Avoid using detergents or harsh cleaners to ensure the longevity of the ceramic wheels. Allow the sharpener and the wheels to dry completely before reassembling and storing.

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The knife sharpener has been lauded as a great tool to restore the edge on your knives. Users are generally happy with its performance, citing its effectiveness and ease of use. Most users said they saw a noticeable difference in their blades' performance after using the sharpener. However, some caution needs to be taken when using, pushing down too hard can grind off the knife edge.

Pros

  • 🔪 Extremely effective in sharpening a variety of knives
  • 💡 Easy to use, making knife sharpening tasks less overwhelming
  • 🎁 Compact and well-designed, can be a perfect gift for someone who cooks regularly
  • ⏱ Fast operation, allowing for quick sharpening on demand

Cons

  • ⚠️ Users need to be cautious not to push down too hard and grind off the blade edge
  • 💵 It may be difficult and expensive to replace the sharpening wheels
  • ⚖️ The sharpener might not bring the knife edge to the preferred sharpness required by some users

Should I Buy It?

Absolutely. This knife sharpener has proven effective for a variety of users and knife types. With proper use, the sharpener can significantly improve the performance of your blade. Its compact design also allows for easy storage. However, always be cautious not to apply too much pressure when sharpening and remember the potential cost of replacing the wheels.


  • Perfect for Global Knives
I essentially use one knife in my kitchen, a Global Nakiri, and this is how I keep it sharp. Easy to use and works great.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024 by dbchampion

  • Easy to use. End result is very sharp!
Just follow the simple instructions and your knives will be sharper than Kill Tony's wit.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025 by Justin House

  • Sharpens my Global chef knife well
Sharpens my Global chef knife well. It’s reasonably priced and easy to use/maintain.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024 by David G.

  • Works on Globals but also on German Knives
I bought this to sharpen several Global knives after comparing it to the confusing and expensive arrays of sharpening stones out there. The sharpener is easy to use and made of high quality materials. To operate Simply fill the small tray with water and run the knife thru the offset grooves over a course and fine ceramic wheel. After a minute i was done with several knives. Comparing the globals afterward I had mixed feelings because the knives were already pretty sharp to begin with. The revelation though was how well it worked on my Wusthof Grand Prix Knives. In fact they restored them to better than new as i was always dissatisfied with them because they were never very sharp which led me to Globals to begin with. Now the Wusthof's are of comparable sharpness. This is a great item and well worth the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2005 by P. Oh

  • Wonderful, easy to use
This is the perfect sharpening device for people who own Global knives. It's extremely easy to use. You fill it with water, run the knife through the coarse dial a few times (making sure not to apply too much pressure to the knife), then run it through the fine dial a few times. Next thing you know, you have a knife that is good as new. My Global knives have gone from dull and giving me a lot of trouble cutting through vegetables to being able to just set the knife on top of a vegetable and let gravity do its work to cut through. All it took was a use of the minosharp in between. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2008 by Cbel

  • Indispensable for my Kitchen
Most every chef will tell you that the most important tool in the kitchen is a good knife. However, no knife stays "good" very long without proper sharpening. Most real chefs swear by their whetstone that they sharpen at their estimated angle. This is great for them, and maybe it is the best way to preserve the blade of the knife, but I've been using this sharpener for years on my Global and Wusthof knives and it is: 1) Fast (meaning I don't avoid the chore at all) 2) Razor sharp (best way to tell this is slicing tomatoes) 3) Small, easily fitting in my kitchen drawer 4) Not expensive Perhaps it does shorten the length of life of my knives, but replacing the most important tool in your kitchen every 10-20 years for less than the cost of a microwave is hardly that much to ask when you consider the convenience and effectiveness of this tool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2009 by D. Hunter

  • A very expensive gewgaw
Before you buy the Shinkansen Sharpener for your Global knives you must understand that it doesn't return the blades to their factory sharpness. When I first bought my Globals I was warry of using my old ceramic stone on their extremely acute edge, so I bought the Shinkansen Sharpener to go with them. When they arrived, the knives' sharpness lived up to everything that's said about them, but after I ran the chef's knife through both slots several times... the knife got DULLER! Repeated use did not do any more harm to the blade, but it never improved either. It seems that, because of it's simplicity, the Shinkansen Sharpener is best for returning very dull blades back to a servicable edge, but it will never get them really sharp. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2003 by Jeremy Garofalo

  • Works well
I bought this sharpener for my Global G-2 8-Inch 20cm Cook's Knife. Other users have complained that their knives were duller after using this or that the sharpener scratched their knife. I haven't had either of these problems. I think you are more likely to scratch the knife if you pull it through too fast. I will admit that the knife doesn't get quite as sharp as I'd like, but I'm not comfortable using the whetstone. I'm worried that I won't hold the knife at the correct angle. This sharpener makes it easy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2010 by christina

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