Reality Check:KitchenIQ Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener

KitchenIQ 50883 is a compact 2-stage knife sharpener designed for everyday home cooks who need a straightforward solution to keeping both straight and serrated knives in working condition. Its key features include a coarse slot for restoring dull blades and a fine slot for polishing the edge. The non-slip base and soft grip rubber handle make it stable and comfortable to hold, while its small footprint means it fits easily in most kitchen drawers or on counters without taking up too much space.KitchenIQ Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener

When it comes to actual use, this sharpener is easy and quick to operate—just pull your knife through the designated slot. However, its small size stands out as the main trade-off. While being compact is great for storage, it may feel less stable with larger or heavier knives, which could be a minor issue for those handling big blades regularly. Plus, it’s for manual use only and comes with plastic packaging, which could disappoint users looking for a more robust or eco-friendly design. For most everyday kitchen tasks, though, the simple two-stage sharpening works well enough for typical knives.

Best For: Home cooks or apartment dwellers who value space-saving, easy-to-use kitchen tools
Not Recommended For: Serious chefs or anyone needing to sharpen very large, heavy-duty knives frequently

What Customers Say

Customers find the knife sharpener works quickly and efficiently, putting a razor-sharp edge on their knives. They appreciate its ease of use, minimal effort required, and consider it good value for money. The compact design makes it convenient to store anywhere, though opinions about its size are mixed.

Key Features

• 2 Stage Knife Sharpener – KitchenIQ’s Edge Grip small but mighty knife sharpener is easy to use and will quickly sharpen even your dullest knife. This 2-stage sharpener features a carbide blade (coarse) sharpener for dull and damaged knives and a ceramic rod (fine) sharpener for polishing and quick touch-ups on already sharp knives. This versatile sharpener can be used for straight and serrated knives.
• Patented Edge Grip – The patented edge grip allows you to place the sharpener on the edge of your table or countertop to prevent the tip of larger knives from dragging over the surface of your counters. The Edge Grip helps prevent damage to your knives, tables, or counters and makes it so you can drag your knife from heel to tip through the slots with ease.
• Compact Size – This tiny tool packs a punch in the kitchen! Quickly and easily sharpen your knives from the comfort of your home with this compact and easy-to-store sharpener. Kitchen IQ’s 2-stage knife sharpener can easily fit into your knife or utensil drawer and is perfect for anyone with limited storage or kitchen space.
• Easy to Use – The Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener was made with you in mind. This versatile kitchen tool is super easy to use with pre-set sharpening angles that provide the proper sharpening angle every time. The V-Grip allows you to use it on the corner of a table or counter, but it can also be used on a flat surface to fit your various needs. The bottom of the sharpener is made with non-slip material for safe and sturdy sharpening.
• Great Gift Idea – This kitchen accessory makes the perfect gift housewarming gift for the chefs and cooking lovers in your life. This kitchen gadget is a convenient reminder to keep your knives sharp so you can avoid the frustration of dull knives. Work smarter not harder with KitchenIQ from the comfort of your home.KitchenIQ Edge Grip 2-Stage Knife Sharpener