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I Put 12 Knife Sharpeners to the Test—Here’s Which Ones Made the Cut

My top picks are from King, Zwilling, and Amazon Basics.

By Taylor Murray

Taylor Murray Taylor is a regular contributor and product tester for Serious Eats. She has worked in the food industry for 15 years, including 10 as a line cook at some of the best restaurants in the world.

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Updated on July 15, 2026

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Straight to the Point

The dual-sided King Whetstone Set has two sides that can be used to get almost any knife into shape. I was shocked by how good the Amazon Basics Whetstone was, and it’s under $20.

While I have written fairly extensively about my opinions regarding knives, I have to admit that sharpening has often intimidated me.…