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Reddit mentions of KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener, Black
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Reddit mentions: 41
We found 41 Reddit mentions of KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener, Black. Here are the top ones.
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- Coarse for dull and damaged knives
- Fine for polishing the knife and for quick touch-ups for an already sharp knife
- Patented Edge Grip feature allows sharpening on the edge of the table or counter top- prevents the tip of larger knives from dragging over the surface of the counter
- Compact for easy storage. Carbide blades (Coarse) provide quick edge setting capabilities, and the ceramic rods (Fine) are used for the final edge honing
- Non-slip base for added stability and control.Soft grip rubber handle
- Blade guide: straight edge blades: yes, serrated edge blades: yes, household scissors: no
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 5.93 Inches |
Length | 4.34 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | June 2020 |
Size | Manual |
Weight | 0.03125 Pounds |
Width | 2.09 Inches |
You should get one of these. It's how I sharpen my gold dollar. Gets shit wicked sharp, you can tell cause it gets good reviews on Amazon.
Y'ALL this thing is $6 and was the best purchase I've EVER made. I was an idiot and didn't hone or sharpen my knives for 8 years of consistent cooking. I finally realized what a moron I was when they were so dull they hardly cut lettuce anymore, and I was resigned for paying a ton of money to get them sharpened. I was actually googling a place to take them to when that showed up as a first result. I said to myself, I know this won't work, but it's only $6 so I guess I should just try it. And I'm serious, my knives are like brand new. I realize that I sound like an infommericial, and I have no affiliation with this product, I promise, hahaha. It's honestly just that amazing. My practically-destroyed knives only took 5-6 swipes on the dull side and then 3-4 swipes on the fine side for them to be sharpened, and now every 4th or 5th time I use a knife I just swipe it through the fine side 2-3 times. I've gotten everyone I know who cooks to buy one, haha.
i'm probably going to get run out of town with pitchforks, if they catch me then it's into the gibbet - but one of these cheap pull-through knife sharpeners has served me fine for years. they are 100% the easiest way to do it but some considerations:
stay tuned for my next posts on how it's okay to use a little soap on your cast iron, how de-seeding your peppers is not worth the effort, and other contrarian takes for the adequate home chef
Get those dull shitty knives sharpened. Most flea markets will have a knife guy there that sharpens knives for $2-3 a piece. A simple, cheap sharpener like this can do wonders for keeping them in good shape. If you really want to get into sharpening your knives then get a set of whet stones (coarse and fine or coarse, fine, and ultra fine) and learn to put an edge on them. It takes a bit of learning at first but isn’t a terribly complicated skill.
I use this sharpener. I've had it for over a year and it works great. It's only $6 and has really great reviews on Amazon. Plus it's small, so I just store it in a drawer with my knives.
This is a link to the whetstone:
https://www.amazon.com/King-Sided-Sharpening-Stone-Base/dp/B001DT1X9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473210353&sr=8-1&keywords=whetstone
In terms of honing versus sharpening:
Even though the knife's edge looks smooth, it is in fact a ton of micro-sized teeth (think of a serrated knife, but with teeth that are muuuch smaller). As you cut, sometimes the teeth will become misaligned -- that is, instead of them all being pointed in the same, specific direction and angle, they might start "bending" or "blunting." When you hone the edge of a knife, you straighten out these teeth and realign them in one direction. Boom, it's cutting more smoothly now.
But sometimes, instead of the teeth simply bending in a different direction, the tip of the tooth might get chipped or broken due to use. Think of a sharp pencil tip that has accidentally snapped. Not so good at writing in a sharp line -- and the knife is not so good at cutting cleanly (it will blunt foods instead). At this point, you need to sharpen the knife by shaving off bits of steel, as you would the lead and wood from a pencil. Once it's sharpened, and you've scrapped off a microscopic thin layer of steel, the knife's teeth are all sharp and ready to go again.
Edit: And a link to a machine knife sharpener https://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=zg_bs_289867_1
Most of the manual sharpeners will make your knife sharp enough to slice paper with draw cuts fairly well. They won't make your knife razor sharp, and are usually preset to a pretty wide angle, meaning they'll never make your knife as sharp as the Japanese styled knives. That being said, they are more durable.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001CQTLJM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5c4IKhtlic
This one is very cheap, sturdy and comfortable and makes knives sharp enough for kitchen work. They'll be about 80% of factory sharpness. Just look up the proper technique of applying almost no pressure and hone your knives before doing this.
If you have a Breadknife, consider this one instead:https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000O8OTNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is less comfortable to use, but comes with a diamond rod that sharpens the scallops in a breadknife.
Now if you want to make it razor sharp, you'll need a bit of practice and a finer grit sharpening stone or tool.
If you have the patience, you can just use the smooth(yes smooth glazed) part of a ceramic object to refine and polish the edge. Remove the burr on a piece of cardboard then finish with a strop.
Done that, and you can make it sharper than factory, but isn't really necessary, I did it for fun XP
You can also go old school and learn to use a whetstone. a 200-800 Grit stone costs about $5. These will help completely redo an edge.
1000-3000 grit stones get you to the knife sharpener sharp. Costs around 10$
8000 grit stones get you razor sharp edges, around 10$, all available on Aliexpress, be mindful of the size, some may sell you a teeny tiny one.
Strop I find is absolutely necessary though if you want a clean, and especially a razor edge.
https://www.amazon.ca/Edgeware-50009-2-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=knife+sharpener&qid=1574881961&sr=8-5
Knife sharpening is incredibly easy, there is no reason to pay someone to do it unless you've got a damaged blade. Plus it's going to get dull again with use, so why not do it yourself?
A few options:
Inexpensive, great reviews($5): KitchenIQ
Mid grade, I love this one ($37): Chef's Choice Diamond
Not cheap, does serrated as well ($150): Chef's Choice Trizor
You can go the manual route and get wet stones, but that's a bit more time consuming and not really needed unless you've got some nice blades.
I bought this small sharpener off Amazon and it’s really easy to use and only $6. I feel like it would make your life a lot easier.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xWOTAbDMSNGB4
I just got this one without even reading the reviews (quite a feat for me), and it was a vast improvement for my ridiculously dull knives. If you want to give it as part of a gift, there are probably fancier ones.
Always wanted to go stay in LA for a while :)
$5
$10
Restaurant supply store. Full tang, riveted handle (no nooks, crannies, bends, or joints for food/bacteria to get caught). like this
BladeMedic (will let you sharpen serrations!), or I like this smaller one for semi-daily use.
Buy a 10" Chef's knife, a smaller paring knife (~4" maybe?), then personally I bought a 6" serrated ceramic knife which doubles up as bread-knife and lettuce knife. Like this one but ignore all the scammy reviews. Ended up giving away my 6" non-serrated ceramic knife b/c my steel knives were always sharper. I hardly ever use this one but if you find it for a good price (maybe ~$20?) then I'd maybe say go for it. I'd also be tempted by the regular $10 steel one as well, though.
You're in for ~$20 on the chef's knife, $10 on the paring knife, $20 total on the sharpener(s) and optionally another $10-20 on the serrated ones. Most people never use any of the other knives in a block, I keep mine nice and separated, laying flat in a drawer.
Oooh! Last bit... Kitchen Shears, these I actually do specifically recommend, they're great quality and look good too. Instead of slicing a pizza with a knife, you can cut it with scissors. Same with fajita meat. A lot of times I'll use tongs + scissors and am able to process meat right in the same pan I'm cooking it.
So... $75 and you'll have a very nice setup. Maybe I'd add a Santoku or small-medium Cleaver, and then try to figure out table-knives or steak-knives, but that'd follow a similar process for me. I'd be much more willing to buy a fancy set of 4-8 steak knives though than I would a traditional / full wood block setup.
--Robert
My honest opinion: If you can read, you can cook. Literally. Basic cooking is simply reading instructions and following them. Once your comfortable with how things taste together, timing, and what spices taste like, then you can move on to more advanced dishes.
I think a fun part of learning to cook is gearing up. Since most people here will give you a grocery list, I'll give you a list of helpful items that I use daily.
The knife if a bit on the pricey side, but trust me when I tell you it's worth it. You only need 1 and as long as you hand wash and dry regularly, it can last forever. Sharp knives won't cut you as often as a dull knife that sometimes slips.
I assume you have basic dishware and silverware, so I've only included common cooking items.
Hope this helps! I'll update if I can think of anything else you'll need.
Sounds like what you're looking for is this.
http://www.amazon.com/Edgeware-Edge-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382239611&sr=8-1&keywords=knife+sharpener
This knife sharpener works surprisingly well. I use it at home about once weekly on my chef's knife and no tomato stands a chance!
This will do you ok for $6. The trick is to twist it a bit and don't push down hard. That way you're sharpening the side of the metal instead of smushing the edge. I use this to keep a cheap meat cleaver really sharp.
http://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=acs_ux_rw_ts_hg_289867_1_i?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&pf_rd_p=1630553582&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=289867&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0126WA83NF0X3CTBFPSZ
Add $5 and grab a cheap and nasty sharpener. Probably won't kill your knife after two years, but if it does, it's cheap. http://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/
From someone casually interested in learning the craft, using cheap sharpeners on cheap knives is ok. I had this for a while with a $20 knife set and it kept them from being dangerously dull, but they weren't particularly sharp.
With good knives you don't want to run them through that, because it will change the geometry of the knife and make it harder to sharpen later. Getting them professionally sharpened is the best way to go if you don't want to learn yourself, and getting them professionally sharpened by someone that does whetstone sharpening is better still. If you want that edge to last there are a few things you can do: always use a cutting board, always clean and dry the knife off immediately and by hand (very important for high carbon, still important for stainless), and pick up a honing steel and learn how to use that. That way you can limit how much you have to spend on professional sharpening.
Learning to cook for the first time in college, my standard was:
2 pots (1 big, 1 small w/ lids), 2 pans (1 big, 1 small), tupperware (super important!), a spatula, 2 tongs (1 big, 1 small), measuring cups, cutting board, can opener, peeler, oven mitts, colander, dish/kitchen towel, paper towel rolls and holder, baking pan, a chef knife, and a knife sharpener. You can upgrade your kitchen as you improve/explore your cooking venture.
Keep in mind none of this has to be top notch quality when starting out. Most of my kitchen stuff was from Dollar Tree and lasted throughout my 8 years of college and graduate school. I actually still use the same peeler now I think about it lol. Anything Dollar Tree didn't have, thrift stores, garage sales, and HomeGoods clearance like everyone else suggested!
My one suggestion to splurge on is the knife; it will be your best your friend. I LOVE this affordable one from Amazon for $31. Or you can do what I did and buy a decent $10 one from the local Asian store. Both have lasted me many years with good maintenance. Get yourself a cheap knife sharpener and never let the knife get dull to the point of no return. Again, you can get more/better tools as you improve.
Last tip: All the basics you need to learn can be taught by YouTube.
Hope this helps!
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-Abraham Lincoln
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No it's not an acquired skill there's plenty of good sharpeners out there all you do is stick the knife into it and pull back. Like these I'm a cook and we have things like those in our kitchens to sharpen our knives in-between shifts with no problem. For a home cook it would more than likely last them a life time. For a pro cook just keeps the blade maintained.
This guy is $6 bucks on amazon. It's tiny! And it is easy to use. Don't overdo it though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CQTLJM/ref=s9_top_hm_b1DPH_g79_i1
Source: this is the exact model I have in my kitchen and use.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2YKRQ3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HWRUFC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F72TW3N/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2YH7RHCW9MMB0&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZD2XBB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3OIACOYET6BBV&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CQTLJM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019A66Q5M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A24EHWJ77U1LVW&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008M5U1C2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU0C1F5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=AB9GORE7KDWZW&psc=1
I got this little thing and I'm amazed at how well it works
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CQTLJM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
So if you have really high quality expensive knives : do what the others mentioned.
Otherwise: buy this $5 2 stage sharpener
The stones in each stage are angled so all you have to do is hold the blade perpendicular and pull back. Run it through the rough side a few times and then the fine side, or just the fine side once you get them in decent shape.
My college roommates and I got a bunch of hand-me-down knives that were probably duller than our cutting board and were able to get them all extremely sharp.
https://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=lp_12358092011_1_1?srs=12358092011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480524701&sr=8-1
Will this do the same thing as those stones? And if so how the fuck do I use this? Just kinda cut at it furiously?
https://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480538205&sr=8-3&keywords=knife+sharpener
I have this one and it's good at sharpening my cheap walmart knives. Not gonna win any awards but it gets the job done if practical is what you're looking for.
http://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449635693&sr=8-3&keywords=knife+sharpener
We have this super basic sharpener in our kitchen. The knives get a run through whenever they're dull. That being said, I have cheap knives, so I don't worry about it damaging them.
Like others have said, basic tools are fine for the average person. If you want to get into it, the road will be fun. But it's not necessary, and basic tools will most likely give you everything you need without you having to learn a new skill or spend a considerable amount of money.
Is something like this worth it? I have some sort of stick on a pole sharpener that I don't know how to use.
What about those "sharpening tools" like this? I see them advertised on amazon all the time, ever since I bought a victorinox as a gift for a friend who was using steak knives as her only knives in the kitchen.
I bought my first "real" knife about 2 years ago, and finally moved somewhere where my kitchen is big enough to use, so it's starting to need a real sharpening. If not one of those do-it-yourself tools, where/how would I get it done?
Here you go fam
and the Fakespot review for good measure.
Only $6 and takes about as many seconds to use. A couple of swipes on the ceramic side after washing it before you stow it keeps the blade sharp enough for my purposes.
Or you could spend $6 on this top rated item: http://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=lp_289867_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1451102126&sr=1-1
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[these cupcakes] (http://melissabernal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sci.png) are also super cool, and if you don't have time to make them I'm sure your local bakery could whip em' up at a fairly inexpensive price. But, in all honesty, they don't look super difficult.
of course everyone needs [safely glasses] (http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Glasses-Intruder-Multi-Color/dp/B002KA00KS/ref=sr_1_9?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1404307076&sr=1-9&keywords=mad+scientist) for this party; and they come in a set of 12! how perfect!
for the walls, or doorways, you could put up this [party biohazard yellow tape] (http://www.amazon.com/Big-Mouth-Toys-Biohazard-Crime/dp/B003PM8ROG/ref=pd_sim_indust_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=16K74JMMCG67PABM8KMC), coupled with this [bloody table cloth] (http://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Party-Zombie-Blood-Tablecover/dp/B00C7Y23CK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1404307186&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=fake+zombie+blood+stickers) and this [centerpiece] (http://www.amazon.com/Centerpiece-Tableware-Supplies-Halloween-Birthdays/dp/B00EFGP3LG/ref=pd_sim_t_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A5R2P4RS07P7GBKM34C) you could absolutely bring a zombie element;
ooo! for fun, you could have a scavenger hunt around the house/yard that's like CDC/zombie themed! If you're good at making up stories you could totally tie it into a mad scientist thing.
"It was the experiment gone horribly wrong".
damn, this is gonna be my next birthday theme.
If you're really into that zombie topper there's a whole line of [plates] (http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Dessert-Paper-Plates-Count/dp/B00E59PN0E/ref=pd_sim_misc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YEHM1WREXVDXWYSPS6B) and [cups] (http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Party-Paper-Cups-Count/dp/B00E5ABZ8M/ref=pd_sim_t_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DJZ21X2W9NGCPMT8520) and [napkins] (http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Party-Paper-Lunch-Napkins/dp/B00E5A9UDE/ref=pd_sim_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=18E9JR2R0B0GN70SEKG3) just like it.
ooo and here are some hand-shaped [cupcake picks] (http://www.amazon.com/12-Halloween-Monster-Cupcake-Picks/dp/B005J6RA7Q/ref=pd_sim_t_12?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DQJPRJ2SWGJDN9144KD). I'm clearly getting carried away.
Honestly, it would be super easy to tie zombies and science together. haha. Best of luck! Let me know if you wanna brain storm!
For the contest, this [knife sharpener] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=187CHN9S4I1LO&coliid=I36GYDHZ9M8GCI&psc=1) would be super cool :)
sharpening devices and equipment are pretty reasonably priced.
good advice. As we're in /r/Frugal is it possible to sharpen it yourself? I know someone who claims to have a home sharpener, but I'm not convinced, having read somewhere before that it only straightens the edge? It's a cheapish product like this
Get yourself a knife sharpener (like this one - it's close to what I have and works great). Use it regularly. Keep that edge on your knives.
I bought the following for my parents: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CQTLJM?keywords=knife%20sharpener&qid=1452753421&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3
They have had it for like a year now and it works great. A few swipes in the coarse section and a few in the fine and the blade is super sharp.
I use something similar to this. If you're only gonna be sharpening that one chef's knife, I think that should be all you need.