Product Description

Chicago Cutlery Mouse Knife Sharpener includes 1-Each mouse knife sharpener.Chicago Cutlery MagnaSharp Mouse knife sharpener combines the technology of an easy-to-use pull-though knife sharpener with the ergonomics of a mouse. This comfortable mouse has a sliding knife sharpener so when not in use, it is safe from damage. It is small enough to store in a drawer or, better yet, the back side is a magnet so you can place it on the refrigerator, your stove, or anywhere close to your cutlery. Simply insert your fine edged knife into the sharpening slot and, while applying slight downward pressure on the knife edge, pull the knife through. Repeat this 3-4 times, and your knife edge will be realigned and sharpened. The ceramic rods in the MagnaSharp sharpener will sharpen any fine edge knife, simply, safely and conveniently. Plus, it's really cute!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23202 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Chicago Cutlery
• Model: Sharpener
• Dimensions: 11.00" h x 2.00" w x 6.00" l, .95 pounds

Features

• Innovative sharpener for knives or scissors
• Durable molded plastic body with ceramic rods inside
• Pull-through design is safe, easy to use, and ergonomically sound
• Magnetic back for convenient kitchen storage
• Lifetime guarantee

Amazon.com Review
When used regularly, all knives need regular maintenance to keep blades sharp and to prolong life. While a standard steel like the ones that come with a block set will polish a knife edge, true sharpening actually helps create a new edge by taking off a bit of metal. This is a tricky process to master, and done wrong, it can actually wear down blades before their time. Chicago Cutlery’s MagnaSharp Mouse removes the guesswork from knife sharpening by controlling the angle of exposure to the ceramic rods inside. Featuring an exterior made from durable molded plastic, its playful design combines the ergonomic ease of a computer mouse with simple, safe pull-through technology. Simply slide any fine-edged knife or scissor blade through the sharpening slot while applying a slight downward pressure; repeated three to five times, this process re-aligns and sharpens even dull edges to like-new condition. Because the sharpening rods are on the inside, they can’t be damaged when not in use. The MagnaSharp mouse is compact enough to fit in even a crowded drawer, but it also features a magnetic back for easy storage on the refrigerator, stove, or wherever you keep and use your knives. It works equally well for either left- or right-handed use. The Mouse is covered by a lifetime guarantee and is not recommended for use with serrated or scalloped edges. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews

Its a quick helper in the kitchen
I bought one of these locally about a year ago and have been very pleased with it. The body is made of durable plastic so if you happen to drop it there's not much chance it will break. I really like that it has a magnet on the back - allowing me to keep it on the side of the fridge right next to the knife block!

The ceramic rods in this sharpener put a dependably keen edge on my knives with just 4-6 strokes. I use mine all the time and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

pull through sharpners and how to use them
i do not currently own this one, though i like the magnet idea. what most people who get these and have problems do not relise is that you DO have to hold the knife correctly AND you must apply the correct pressure.those of us who know the OLD way or just cook alot know this applys to iron sharpning.

if you own an electric sharpner you simply pull or stick it in(acording to the make) and the machen dose the rest. with this type of sharpner you MUST hold the knife straight up and push as if you were cuting a tomato(enouph to cut but not crush)and pull it through.depending on how dull your blade is and how hard the edge is will depend on how many pulls this requires.DO NOT OVER SHARPEN YOUR BLADE!this will make the edge too thin and little bits will break off and ragged edges to apper in your knife, that will make it harder to get a good clean cut. hope this is helpful.

great for the money
i don't understand why some reviewers say it doesn't sharpen. i got this littler sucker with my chicago cutlery insignia set and it sharpens great, just 3-5 strokes every few uses, just like one of the other positive reviewers said. afterwards, i can slice tomatos just millimeters thick with ease and virtually no pressure. it's not a professional-caliber sharpener and i don't know how well it works on non-chicago cutlery blades that might have a different pitch or angle, but for 8 bucks, it works great.