Last updated on February 6th, 2022
For Christmas, Mr. Fox gave me the Bröd and Taylor Professional Knife Sharpener. I could not be happier with it. Unlike the myriad sharpeners I have purchased and dumped over the years, this one actually works. Would you like to see the gadget in action? Here we go:
The Bröd and Taylor Professional Knife sharpener is mercifully easy to use. Watch the above video for a real-life demonstration. Or, just scroll down for pictures and text. The sharpener is available on Amazon. Click here for details.
To hone a knife (meaning to restore its edge without removing any metal), simply position the knife with the tip higher than the handle. Then pull the knife through the V-shaped tungsten carbide sharpening bars 8-10 times. If you hone your knife before each use, you may never need to actually “sharpen” it.
To sharpen a really dull knife, position the knife with the tip lower than the handle. Then, while applying only slight pressure, pull the knife several times through the central “V.” The gadget will remove fine particles of metal from the knife blade. After sharpening, be sure wipe down the blade with a damp cloth. Then hone the knife and polish it (see next step).
To polish a knife (this gives the blade a professional, super-sharp edge), just hold the knife horizontally. Using your other hand, spread the upper knobs of the sharpening bars fully apart. Then slide the knife forward and backward through the central “V” a few times. Your knife will be razor-sharp at this point.
I’m so glad that Mr. Fox thought to purchase this stainless steel Bröd and Taylor Professional Knife Sharpener. It’s a keeper. I highly recommend it. xKevin (Hungry for more? Get my email updates.)
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Alastair says
Hi Kevin: Great sharpener and demo. Many thanks. Amazon in Canada has the sharpener for CDN$227.00. Ouch! I need to find me a Mr. Fox! (Probably work out the same with dollar exchange and duty) Ah well, back to the sandstone.
Lynn says
Looks good. Do you happen to know what angle it sharpens to? All my knives are Japanese ie 15 degree facet blade, compared to the European/American 20 degrees.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Alastair – Ouch, indeed. The Canadian price is much steeper than the American price!
Hi Lynn – The manual includes directions for sharpening Japanese (single bevel) knives.
Jean says
Hi, Kevin! Thanks for the tips and demo. Do you think one could sharpen garden secateurs and other small garden cutting tools on this?… Also, I always wonder if fine metal shavings come off onto the table surface while sharpening. If not, how does it sharpen if it doesn’t remove metal?…. Just sayin”
Pam says
My favorite knives were bought long ago when I first got married, 50 years ago. They were made of carbon steel, and I love them. You can sharpen them in a jiffy and slice an onion paper thin. Over the years I have acquired other knives, some even made by Sabatier as were my early knives, but they’re not carbon steel. They don’t sharpen well. I’m going to buy one of these on your recommendation.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Jean – I don’t think this gadget will work for gardening tools — their blades are too thick. As mentioned above, small particles of metal are removed during the sharpening step. No metal is removed during the “honing” or “polishing” steps.
Lori says
Hi Kevin! Do you have any suggestions for serrated knives? I often use a steak knife for produce work bc these seem to stay sharp longer.
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Lori – This gadget sharpens serrated knives (according to the manual). I just haven’t tried it on any of my serrated subjects!