Rank #8 in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word
Amazon Basics 4-in-1 Knife and Scissor Sharpener with Safety Glove
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 4-in-1 costs £8.89 and is rated 4.4 stars from 751 ratings, with coarse, medium and fine stages plus a scissor slot.
It takes eighth because it is one of only three listings here that fills its grit field properly and the only one to include a safety glove, while the sample is smaller than the leaders'.
How those 751 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Grit as listed | Coarse, Medium, Fine |
|---|---|
| Functions | 4-in-1: three stages plus scissors |
| Included | Safety glove |
| Item weight | 322 g |
| Ratings | 4.4 from 751 |
| Price | £8.89 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Simple, basic and easy to use. Inexpensive too boot, no brainer”
Verified purchase“Easy to use and very effective, good for work tools and Sabatier knives.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word.
Rank #1
AnySharp Knife Sharpener, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree, Black
£8.00
Rank #2
AnySharp Knife Sharpener Silver, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree
£10.00
Rank #3
Smart Sharp Knife Sharpener 3-Stage with Ceramic and Carbide Slots
£12.99
Rank #4
Diamond Edge No.1 Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage, Tungsten Carbide
£12.99
Questions people ask
What is the fourth function?
A scissor slot, alongside the three knife grades.
Does it come with a glove?
Yes, and it is the only sharpener here that does.
Is it suitable for serrated knives?
It is described for straight-edged blades and scissors.
What angle does it use?
The listing does not state one.
Why is it eighth?
Because the specification and the extras are the best thought out here, but the sample is smaller.
How many ratings does it have?
751 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 68 per cent five-star and 1 per cent one-star.
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