Customer Ratings & Reviews

First off, I need to state that the picture of this product is incorrect. The image they erroneously used is Chef's Choice 4 (by EdgeCraft) and is priced considerably higher. As far as I know, BestBuy does not carry this model. The unit you do get is the one detailed in the product info, the Presto EverSharp Model# 08800. It features a two-stage system as any decent sharpener does. The first grinds the blade on both sides, and the second hones and polishes the blade to a fine edge. If you're new to sharpening your knives, it will take a little getting used to. You need to keep in mind that all sharpening will reduce the blade so don't be surprised to hear the sound of metal grinding away and a ever so slightly thinner blade at the outset. The unit is super easy to operate, there's only one on/off switch at the front of the unit. The slots are angled optimally so there's no skill required on your part, all you need to do is draw the knife through the slots. I had to use several passes as my knives were quite dull, but they came out noticeably sharper. From a functional perspective, the Presto is a great entry level set for the home cook. It's priced right retailing for about $30, easy to use, and requires little no cleaning (you may have to empty out some metal filings after some extended use, but that's easy enough as there are two receptacles underneath). The design is ok. It has suction cups to help secure the unit to the counter, but they could have done a better job with the power cord in my opinion. The power cord is fixed to the center on the back side of the unit. The power cord measures 32" long (not including the plug). If you don't have the cord fully extended the 32", it may "bunch" up, and if you're not careful, your sharp knife may slice through it as you're pulling it through the slots. A better design would be two-fold, 1) do not fix the cord, have an outlet and a removable cord. 2) position the outlet from either the side of the unit, or the back corner so that it's out of the way. Despite these pitfalls, the unit itself functions well for an entry level sharpener which is why I'm giving it 5 stars. Note: This machine is suitable for knives made of alloy, carbon, or stainless steel. Knives that have a high carbon content will spark, so don't be alarmed if you see some flying. This machine is NOT suitable for serrated blades, but I suppose, if they're only serrated on one side, you can sharpen the flat side.

Easy to use does excellent job on knifes and work blades.

Fast and simple sharpener I bought it from 7 months it works great and profession i strongly recommend it

Gives you a quick sharpening for dull knives. Good price.

Good and easy to use. Worth for the cost you spend.

This product has been a delight to use. Considering that my knives(non-serrated) had become quite dull over the years from much use.

Still trying to get the touch down. When i run knives through it I notice if i press a bit, it stops.

For the homeowner who wants sharp knives but is not super pickey

I am not a bit pleased with this knife sharpener. I have had several of the kind you just pull the knife thru and they do not last very long. So I bought an electric. But this one is the pits. NO guts. You can not put any pressure on it because it stops the wheels. Just the weight of the knife will stop it. I would send it back except I threw the box away before I tried the sharpener. I am just stuck with a bad piece of junk that I will eventually throw away. I have tried it twice and I will try it one more time to see if there is a way to make it work. It was cheap and I got what I paid for, but a complete waste of money. It's a Presto. I can not believe they made a piece of junk. They goofed. I won't give it one star. It don't work

Fast and effective. Angle is perfect for any knife I have tried.