New Work Sharp Culinary Professional Grade Electric Knife Sharpener Shipping to U.S. Retailers Today

Shipping to U.S. retailers today, the new Work Sharp Culinary E2 Electric Knife Sharpener is designed to sharpen the highest-quality knife steels to professional level sharpness and become your most important tool.

Previously an Amazon exclusive with a 4.5-star review ranking, the E2 provides professional grade sharpening with just a push of a button. The fully guided sharpener automates the sharpening of knives for an even angle and optimal sharpness.

Unlike most sharpeners that use rigid grinding wheels or plates, the Work Sharp Culinary E2 is quiet (with no heavy grinding sounds) as it uses replaceable flexible abrasive disks for a gentler sharpening and sharper edge. Built-in angle guides ensure a precise bevel and uniform edge from heel to tip while the onboard microprocessor automatically controls the sharpening process.

In addition to straight and serrated edge kitchen knives, the E2 sharpens scissors, shears and pocket knives. An integrated ceramic honing slot makes touch-ups between sharpenings quick and easy. The replaceable flexible disc abrasives gently sharpen 100 plus knives. The E2 base model is available for $49.95.

The versatile E2 Plus ($79.95) comes with upgrades including two automatic sharpening modes for improved control in the sharpening process; and a second angle guide and hone designed to sharpen cleavers, thicker pocket knives and wide angle blades.

The Technical:

E2: Using a low-pressure premium Aluminum Oxide abrasive on a poly film backing, the E2 caresses the knife while gently applying a 20-degree convex bevel then automatically reduces the speed to refine the edge for the optimal slice. It sharpens at a safe 1500 SFM, then auto cycles into a refine speed of 900 SFM.

E2 Plus: Ideal for users who have thicker style blades or damaged knives that need to be restored, the E2 Plus has two modes. The 1500/900 SFM sharpen mode is used for normal sharpening and touch-ups. For damaged or wider knives, the shape mode quickly restores the bevels at 1900 SFM then automatically reduces the speed to 900 SFM to refine the edge.

The E2 Plus comes with the 20-degree kitchen guide and a handy pocket knife guide—and hone designed to sharpen cleavers, pocket knives and wider-angle blades. The pocket knife guide is set at 22.5-degree convex bevel.

Both models include removable guided ceramic hone for quick manual touch-ups. Handsomely crafted and built to last, the E2 has a compact, space-saving design for convenient drawer storage that means more workspace for food prep and DIY projects. Replaceable sharpening discs are sold separately for $7.95 and available at worksharpculinary.com.

The Bottom Line:

The Work Sharp Culinary E2 Knife Sharpener is sleek, simple and designed to become an integral part of your kitchen by ensuring that your most important tool – your knife – is always sharp.