Rank #1 in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word
AnySharp Knife Sharpener, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree, Black
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 79,547
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The AnySharp costs £8.00 in black and is rated 4.5 stars from 79,547 ratings, with a suction base and a pre-set 20-degree angle.
It takes first place because it has the largest sample in this ranking and is the only sharpener here that states its angle, while its grit field says fine for a tool that cuts metal.
How those 79,547 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Angle | 20 degrees, pre-set |
|---|---|
| Grit as listed | Fine |
| Material | Plastic and tungsten carbide |
| Mounting | PowerGrip suction base |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 79,547 |
| Price | £8.00 |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word.
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
Rank #5
Diamond Edge No.1 Knife Sharpener, Ruby Red, 2-Stage
£12.99
Questions people ask
What angle does it sharpen to?
20 degrees, pre-set, which is the European kitchen standard.
Does it work on serrated knives?
The listing says it sharpens hardened steel and serrated blades.
Is it safe?
The suction base holds the sharpener and the knife is drawn through, so the hand stays clear.
How is it different from the silver one?
The colour, the model number and £2.
Why is it first?
Because it has the deepest sample here and it is the only one that tells you its angle.
How many ratings does it have?
79547 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 69 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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