System Knife Sharpener
As a home cook I am always looking for ways to sharpen my techniques and skills. Now I found a super-easy way to sharpen my knives too (okay okay that was beyond stupid and cheesy just soak in the awkwardness)! I was recently asked to review System Knife Sharpener from DragSys.
This particular system is to be used for kitchen knives, fruit knives, hunting knives, etc. I usually take my knives to a mobile sharpening company and that has worked really well for me over the years. GoSharpening.com is a mobile knife sharpening in NYC and it’s similar to the local company I use. I wanted to try a system knife sharpener for a change, so here are my thoughts.
It has a suction cup design, which is safer and convenient, and ideal for one handed sharpening. It has 2 stages for coarse and fine-sharpening. It features a unique sharpening wheel design that is convenient to sharpen back and forth.
Instructions for stainless steel knives:
Step 1: Course Sharpening
Suitable for blunt knives. Place the Vertoku knives in the sharpening slot. Using slight downward pressure, run the blade from its heel to its point though the slot. Repeat three to five times. Sharpen tools every six months or when necessary.
Step 2: Fine Honing
This is a necessary step used to eliminate burrs on a knife and to polish it. Place a knife in the sharpening slot. Using slight downward pressure run the blade from its heel to its point through the slot. Repeat three to five times. Normally, it is recommended to sharpen a knife once a week to keep your blade sharp at all times.
Caution:
Please keep in mind that this sharpener isn’t suitable for serrated bladed and scissors. This sharpener can also be used for ceramic knives, but only for coarse sharpening (step 1). Do not put this sharpener in the dishwasher and always keep it away from children’s reach.
Knife Sharpener DragSys
This knife sharpener is available through Amazon.
19 Comments
I love that this has a suction cup so you can sharpen one-handed!
March 10, 2015 at 9:03 amI didn’t know you could sharpen ceramic knives. My daughter has a few that were great knives, but now are getting dull.
March 11, 2015 at 10:28 amI have knives I sharpen all the time, the fact that it has a suction cup means I can use it just about anywhere. I love the size of it as well.
March 11, 2015 at 7:06 pmI like the suction cup feature. It would make things safer.
March 12, 2015 at 7:50 amI like that its stainless steel
March 12, 2015 at 8:06 amI really like the suction cup to keep it in place.
March 13, 2015 at 6:55 amI like that it sharpens very dull knives. Thanks for sharing!
March 13, 2015 at 10:25 pmI like the info you gave on review. I like the suction cup feature. Also good info on that it is not recomended on serated knives.
March 22, 2015 at 10:37 pmThis looks pretty simple to use. I need a knife sharpener.
March 23, 2015 at 3:49 amLooks pretty simple and convenient to use! I would definitely like to have something like this!
March 23, 2015 at 10:39 amI like that it has a suction cup, because I have def had my fair share of accidents in the kitchen!
March 24, 2015 at 2:03 pmI like how this sharpener has a suction cup on the back of it so it won’t move while you use it!
March 24, 2015 at 6:41 pmI like the suction cup. It is a great safety feature.
March 24, 2015 at 8:54 pmlove that you can do both fine and coarse sharpening. It’s not very big either which is nice.
March 24, 2015 at 9:31 pmI like that it is stainless steel and looks easy to use.
March 24, 2015 at 9:39 pmI like the quality of this tool and the fact that it is pure stainless steel.
March 24, 2015 at 9:45 pmThis would be awesome! I would love to be able to quickly sharpen my knives at home. It looks super easy too.
May 4, 2015 at 8:30 pmit looked so big in the first picture, then i saw the picture with it in your hand and i realized it would fit in my drawer…love the size!
May 18, 2015 at 1:25 amSo nice to have!! Dull knives drive me absolutely bonkers!! Super important kitchen item!
April 27, 2016 at 9:33 am