We tested five top-rated knife sharpeners to see how they compare with ease of use, sharpening ability and value. One stood out as the best for most home cooks.

Most Affordable: Smith’s 2-Step Knife Sharpener Most Versatile and Precise: Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite Knife Sharpener Best Rolling Sharpener: HORL3 Rolling Knife Sharpener ...

Overall, Marisa gives the Edgeware Knife and Scissors Sharpener two thumbs up! www.edgewareproducts.com Here is information about the product from the manufacturers website: ...

Featuring a 3-step sharpening system function, this sharpener is specifically designed to make knife and scissor sharpening fuss-free. There are three slots: the first one repairs and straightens ...

So, if budget is an issue, try one of the less expensive knife sharpeners I tested, like the $40 Smith’s Essentials Deluxe Diamond Knife Sharpener, which works well.

Enter the best knife sharpener for 2025. Whether you use a German knife or a Japanese one, prefer manual or electric and have a budget that's $10 or $200, there are excellent options to choose from.