Few of us find pleasure in steadily honing knives in the old fashioned way. For those who need to quickly tidy up kitchen equipment and chop up and cut further, we have prepared a review of good and inexpensive Chinese-made knives.
Content:
Manual and mechanical
MYVIT 4-in-1 - multifunctional manual sharpener
By design, this model is almost the same as most sharpeners, represented in abundance in hozmagah or on the same Aliexpress. It has a body-handle, resting on the table and 3 slots with paired plates for sharpening knives at different angles. Only a zigzag hole under the scissors distinguishes Myvit against the background of analogs, and even the quality of its manufacture.
Pros:
- The possibility of sharpening knives for different purposes at the right angles;
- One of the pairs of plates has a durable diamond plating;
- Potentially great resource - even “simple” work surfaces in the second and third sockets are not quick;
- Suitable for sharpening scissors;
- Non-slip pads on the heels and sharpener handle;
- Sold in 9 different colors.
Minuses:
- Lightweight plastic case - the only weak link in the whole structure.
FINDKING Brand Two Stages MDQ001 - Ladies Edition
The miniature little knife with two grooves is especially liked by women: it is compact, lightweight and does not force you to choose a sharpening angle. And to work on it does not have to make any effort.
The working plates in the sockets differ both in the material of manufacture and externally: the metal ones are used for coarse sharpening, and the ceramic rollers with fine grain are used for finishing the blade.
Pros:
- Compact body easy to hold with two fingers;
- Rubber pads on the soles do not allow the sharpener to slide on the table;
- Sharpens blades quickly and efficiently;
- Metal plates come with a diamond coating and do not grind for a long time;
- Suitable for sharpening scissors;
- Surprisingly strong and durable thing - the body of ABS plastic will be difficult to break.
Minuses:
- Like most other manual sharpeners, there is no way to change the angle of sharpening.
RUIXIN Pro III - mechanical sharpener for thick knives and tools
A clone of the popular American sharpener, of course, cannot equal its quality of workmanship. So be prepared for the need for a small revision of the structure or just accept its small flaws - they will not affect the functionality of the device.
The beauty of this model is that you can change the angle of the blade and its sharpening to get the perfect result on knives with any shape of the edge.
Pros:
- Ability to install stones of different grain sizes (4 bars are already included);
- The metal frame is tougher and more reliable in comparison with the previous modifications from plastic;
- Convenient replacement of stones thanks to the spring-loaded holder;
- The competent design of the working handle excluding risk to be cut about the sharpened edge;
- In the updated version of Ruixin there is a clip for the butt of a knife - it is suitable for blades 2-3 mm thick;
- When grinding on the blades do not remain burrs;
- Suitable for working the edges of carpentry tools, scissors, etc.
Minuses:
- Bulky design;
- The assembly mechanism and the installation of the knife will take some time;
- Complete bars are better to replace or bring them yourself.
Electric
EECOO Premium - a delicate ribbon knife
Again the clone and again from the American model - only qualitatively copied and made. The body of the sharpener is made by analogy with the handles of hand-held little knives, but instead of grooves with blades at its end there is a block with a moving abrasive belt. Thanks to this solution, knives with any blades at an angle of 15 to 30 degrees can be adjusted on it.
Pros:
- Sturdy ABS plastic case;
- Powerful engine with the ability to adjust the speed of rotation;
- Suitable for sharpening knives of any kind, scissors and other cutting tools;
- Free choice of sharpening angle;
- Flexible tape does not leave chipping and burrs on the blade;
- Rollers are planted on promo bearings;
- Included are 4 ribbons with different grit and quite satisfactory quality.
Minuses:
- For sharpening expensive knives, it's better to fork out for better tapes.
TAIDEA T1031D - small and powerful
This low-cost model turned out to be one of the few successful sharpeners from Taidea. It has an adequate supply of power and does not cause much trouble during use.
In the working nozzle there are 4 thin slits: a pair for sharpening and finishing the left and right sides of the blade. The device is powered from the network, which provides him with an adequate supply of power.
Pros:
- High-quality assembly;
- The engine is able to work for a long time without subsidence and overheating;
- Stands securely on the table - does not slip and does not particularly vibrate;
- The working nozzle can be removed and disassembled for servicing, and if it needs to be replaced, it is easy to find suitable heads on Ali;
- Finishing wheels come with a diamond coating and with a certain degree of risk can be used for sharpening ceramic knives;
- 1.5 m long cord;
- Detailed instructions, including in good Russian.
Minuses:
- It is impossible to choose another angle of sharpening - only 15 °.
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