HORL Knife Sharpeners

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HORL 3 knife sharpeners and accessories get your knives to optimal sharpness with speed and precision, thanks to a clever rolling mechanism affixed with whetstones and a magnetic angle support that takes all the guesswork out of the process. Read more about HORL 3 sharpeners in our guide . ---BUYERS GUIDE--- HORL knife sharpeners give you the precise sharpness of a whetstone in a fraction of the time, thanks to 1) a magnetic angle support that sets the optimal sharpening angle and 2) a rolling mechanism that grinds sharpening and honing stones against the edge of your blade. What is the difference between HORL 2 and HORL 3 knife sharpeners? HORL 3 knife sharpeners are updated versions of HORL 2. They are quicker and more versatile, with a new Quick Lock system that makes swapping between whetstone discs easy (HORL 3 and HORL 3 Pro only). Read more about the new HORL 3 updates on our blog here . Does the HORL 3 Cruise work for both Western and Japanese knives? Yes, the HORL 3 Cruise works for Japanese knives too. That's because the magnetic angle support now comes with the option of a 15° sharpening angle, which is the standard for Japanese blades. However, because its honing stone is made from stainless steel rather than ceramic – and it is not interchangeable – we do not recommend it for Japanese knives with a Rockwell hardness of under 60, such as Kai Shun, Miyabi, or Blenheim Forge. It is perfect for Japanese knives like Tojiro, which have a softer, more robust metal composition. Read more about the new HORL 3 updates on our blog here . How do you sharpen a knife with the HORL rolling sharpener? Attach the blade, edge side up, to the side of the angle support suitable for your blade. It will stay in place because of strong anti-slip magnets. With one hand holding down the angle support, roll the coarse sharpening stone along the other side of the blade’s edge. Do this up to 10 times for a very dull knife, and less for a moderately dull knife. Turn and repeat for