Rank #2 in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word
AnySharp Knife Sharpener Silver, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The AnySharp in silver costs £10.00 and is rated 4.5 stars from the same 79,547 ratings as the black version.
It takes second because the tool and the evidence are identical to number one, while it costs two pounds more for the finish and its GTIN field carries two different barcodes.
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.
| GTIN as listed | Two barcodes in one field |
|---|---|
| Model number | 42535 |
| Part number | ANYSHARPSILVER |
| Angle | 20 degrees, pre-set |
| Price | £10.00 |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 79,547 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Nice little sharpen, I have sharpened all my knives and scissors and it stayed in place all the time.”
Verified purchase“Works too good my knifes are now very very sharp and can slice through a sheet of paper no effort at all, knifes are now literally razor sharp 👌🏿”
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 #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
Why is the silver more expensive?
The finish: the tool and the ratings are identical.
Why two barcodes?
Because two product records were merged into one field.
Does it sharpen serrated knives?
The listing says it handles hardened steel and serrated blades.
Is 20 degrees right for my knife?
For European knives yes; Japanese knives are often ground thinner.
Why is it second?
Because it is the same tool as number one at a higher price.
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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