SOG Countertop Knife Sharpener | Effortless Precision Sharpening for Sog Knives | Ideal for Maintaining Razor-Sharp Edge

I bought this because no one else in the house would sharpen knives and they simply mistreat the blades. As a result, every time I wanted to slice something up, it was a chore and I would have to stop and manually sharpen the blade. I've tried a bunch of these types of sharpeners over the years, and while I didn't have high expectations, I figured it was better than nothing. What I discovered was that despite being all plastic, it is surprisingly sturdy. I've been beating on this thing for almost exactly 3 years now and it works as well as it did on day 1. It's crazy easy to use. It gives a very, very sharp edge in very little time using very little pressure (see note about this). The suction cup defies all expectations; I haven't ever had a suction cup that would actually hold something for any amount of time, yet this one keeps grabbing and once it is stuck, it is stuck (smooth surfaces, of course). Note about pressures: There's a temptation to apply downward pressure to the blade as you drag it through the 'V'. If you do this, it can cause the blade to skip instead of smoothly glide through the sharpening surfaces, and this will result in something of a serration being applied to the edge. I did this on a couple of my knives before I pulled my head out of my backside. I refinished the edges and all is well. I've found that just the lightest of pressure (the blade's weight in most instances) will be more than adequate, and just a few pulls of the blade through the sharpening surface will give you an incredibly sharp edge. If you're sharpening a truly dull knife, set aside about 5 minutes to just let the blade glide through the sharpening surfaces and you'll be good to go. The initial re-shaping does take more time to achieve before you can easily maintain a sharp edge. My old $3 cleaver that I bought from AAFES in Japan is razor sharp, and had been dulled to the point of being more of a lever, which had me using it more to make barbaric chops. Now I used it not only for chopping but also for fine slicing where applicable and the edge rivals some of my most expensive knives. In addition to all that good stuff, it is highly portable as it fits in the palm of your hand. I will be getting another one to keep in my truck for when I'm out doing field work and put my knife/blades to work (usually abusive... I'm not gentle with my knives). It's good to have something like this that truly does a good job of putting an edge on a blade without requiring any complex articulation or tomfoolery, and in such a small package. 10/10 would recommend.

For the price and convenience it provides, I cannot recommend another product over the SOG Countertop Knife Sharpener. Razor sharp in less than a minute! Fair warning: this removes more material than a typical sharpening as it creates a new edge each time. I recommend using this for refurbishing a banged up blade, but not for applying a new polish edge to a blade already in good condition. In short: If you use this for every attack on the blade, you will be left with a very sharp edge each time, but the handle will be all that is left in short time.

Awesome knife sharpener. It sticks well and stays on counter. Always available that way to sharpen knives, and it sharpens amazingly and easily.

i bought this because the wife saw it being used on one of her cooking shows. i find that it takes up very little space and yet works very well. knives get very sharp.

This sharpener uses tungsten carbide blocks to cut the knife's edge. It's quick and leaves a razor sharp edge...but...that edge is so sharp that it eventually deteriorates and noticeable gaps appear that affect overall performance. I use this sharpener to keep a cheap stainless kitchen knife sharp. That type of stainless steel is rapidly cut and sharpened but a lot of material is removed and once per year I have to replace the knife...at under $15.00. If you are going to sharpen a valuable knife or a combat knive, use stones. This sharpener has a vacuum base that holds it very firmly on a kitchen counter. That feature makes it, in my mind, the best of the tungsten carbide sharpeners. For what it is, I give it five stars and highly recommend it over other TC sharpeners. On a completely unrelated note...James Cameron made maritime history last week when he spent 4 hours at the bottom of the Marianna Trench (which nobody noticed). And he did it with his own money and a grant from The National Geographic Society. One wonders how he managed this without billions from the US Government. The trip was a failure however because he found absolutely no shovel-ready jobs at that depth.

I should have read the description more carefully a this is a carbide sharpener and as such sharpens well but at a cost of a lot metal from your knife. As such it is more for re-profiling than sharpening. It will get things sharp but the edge is rough and not razor sharp. I've a wooden desk and the suction cup only kind of works (seems to work then does not) which is a little worrying. Would not use on good blades or serrated ones. Suggest a Smiths pocket sharpener for half the price and with a carbide, ceramic and serrated blade sharpener. The Smiths is lacking the suction cup and you need to be careful using it but way more functional and better value.

I have never been able to use other styles of knife sharpeners to sharpen my knives. However this product allows me to easily sharpen my knife effortlessly, without prior knowledge or required skills. Awesome product quality and incredibly simple to use!

I'm no great hand at sharpening knives. My hands are a bit too shaky to hold the blade consistently at the right angle when using a bench stone or whetstone sharpener. I have a kit with the clamp and guide rods but that's a hassle to setup. Consequently i don't sharpen my knives as often as i should. Normally i'm not impressed with these sort of counter top sharpeners. Maybe i just haven't had good luck but i've never been able to get a great edge with one. Still i trust SOG so i ordered one. My SOG SH-02 Countertop Sharpener just arrived today. I unboxed it, stuck to my desk and within minutes my SOG VS-01 was as sharp as it has ever been. Just a few minutes later a box cutter, a pair of scissors and a co-worker's knife were just as sharp. This sharpener is amazingly easy to use. You have to pay attention to the blade's contours or you will hit plastic instead of the sharpening prongs but it isn't hard to pick up on. A couple of strokes and you should have it down. The suction is surprisingly strong. I was worried this might be the weak link but it held like a champ. I sharpened all four items mentioned above without having to secure it again. I don't know how it will hold up over time but certainly right now i'm not the least bit concerned. Whether you're a pro at sharpening knives, amateur or somewhere in between i think this is definitely a must have. It's just so quick and easy you'll never have to worry about a dull knife again. In fact, i like it so much i plan on buying a second one just to keep in my kitchen!