AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener

Description:

The AccuSharp Knife Sharpener lets you sharpen most blades in around ten seconds. Sharpening is oil- and mess-free, and it doesn’t require guessing at angles or handling rough, awkward stones.

To get started sharpening, you simply place your knife on a table or counter top with the cutting edge up. Hold the knife handle securely with one hand. Then let the “V” notch on the sharpener straddle the blade, and use your thumb to apply light pressure as you draw the AccuSharp down past the point of the blade. No muss, no fuss.

Price: Expect to pay around $10 (click for more info)

Victorinox BladeSafe

Description:

A great way to protect your blade and your family! The clamshell-design allows you to open up the BladeSafe and gently place the knife in the unit, unlike other designs where you slide in the blade towards your hand which can be very dangerous.

 Small rubber ‘bumpers’ press the blade from either side to safely secure the blade. This prevents the blade from moving or rubbing up against anything.

A secure locking mechanism utilising two plastic latches which securely lock the blade when you close the BladeSafe. The blade is also covered at the base which prevents a child or whomever from picking up the knife and pulling on the handle to remove the blade without opening.

Price: Expect to pay $2 to $6 depending on size (click for more info)