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Kimbo Knife Sharpener

Kimbo Knife Sharpener

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Kimbo Knife Sharpener
3.5

155 reviews

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155 reviews
4 Terry Lenaz  · Need a more abrasive first time diamond sharpening disc. Apart from that it’s pretty good.
5 Kevin B  · Excellent product, it is easy to use and sharpens the knives beautifully
5 Mary  · Great product. Easy to use and actually works as described
5 Greg Young  · So easy to use, consistent results and no more blunt knifes
5 Kevin D  · Makes sharpening knives a breeze, quick and easy so glad I bought it.
5 Nick L.  · Great product. after a few sharpens to get the edge my knives are and stay sharp. im a happy lad!
rosa C.
rosa C.
 

I wish I had have read the reviews before I was duped by the sales pitch. Useless! Actually ruins knives based on my experience with this item. Buyer beware. Unlike me, do your research. Show details

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Julie
JulieNSW26 posts
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A quick and easy way to sharpen your knives, I have found it easier than getting the right angle using a steel to sharpen knives. It’s easy to roll the sharpener back and forth, with your knife stuck to the angled block. Show details

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R KLOOSTERMAN
R KLOOSTERMAN2 posts
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I have used a number of different knife sharpeners in my time, European, steels, whet stones, grinders etc. Very laborious. The Kimbo sharpener lets me do ½ a dozen knives in less than 10 mins. And unlike some of the other sharpeners I don't need to keep sharpening after 5 or so minutes of use. This is a bloody good pieceof kit. Show details

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Glenn.D
Glenn.D
 

Honestly the best and easiest knife sharpening tool I’ve ever used. I purchased the bundle which came with a knife the sharpening tool a display stand and a a leather finishing strip. I also bought a 3000 grit finishing stone which is easy to change out. Absolutely love it. Show details ·  1

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Cameron Hall
Cameron HallQLD5 posts
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The design of the knife sharpening kit is very sleek and convenient. The sharpening process itself being controlled at 20° or 15° is very smart. And I like the weight of the rolling knife sharpener. Also like the leather strap for cleaning now so all in all a great product and a great outcome in terms of sharpening the knives. The main function and purpose of sharpening knives is done brilliantly, and at this point, I couldn't be happier. Show details ·  2

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Sandy
SandyVIC4 posts
 

I am really happy with my new Kimbo. It is easy to use and sharpens really well. The ordering process was easy, and the delivery was fast. I was also pleased to be able to take advantage of their Easter special offer. Very happy to support an Aussie company and would recommend Kimbo to all. Show details ·  1

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Travis
Travis
 

Hi guys , service is not great from kimbo but the product eventually arrived and was good quality and worked well Show reply

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Stewart
StewartQLD3 posts
 

Old version sent initially but Kimbo rectified the problem – Bought at the end of 2023. Product arrived looks nothing like the images or videos on the webpage - attached is what I got. Contacted Kimbo and they admitted a mistake was made and sent me the correct item. Review changed from 1 star to 4 as the system is a bit more complicated than expected but works well. Show details ·  1

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Ian Twigden
Ian TwigdenSA
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The Kimbo Knife Sharpener is not fit for purpose. I am writing to provide further detail regarding the significant functional defects of the Kimbo Knife Sharpener. The unit is fragile and primarily constructed of plastic, and the suction base fails… Read more

to remain secure for the duration required to sharpen a knife.

Additionally, the clamp is designed with an angle that opposes the shape of a knife blade, resulting in inadequate contact and an insecure hold. The position of the clamping bolt also prevents the sharpening stone from achieving any angle less than 30 degrees. Furthermore, the clamping bolts cannot be tightened sufficiently to hold the assembly in place during use.

 Follow-up  · Additionally, they did not want to accept a return of the product and only offered a discount on other product, which I suggest would also be lacking in quality.

Kimbo
Kimbo    

Hi Ian, We are sorry. You took the time to document the… Read more

Jenny51
Jenny51TAS10 posts
 

Don’t be sucked in by the Aussie accent in the advertising. This company is not located on the Gold Coast. The knife sharpener doesn’t leave an edge so the knife is no sharper than before it was sharpened. Show details

 Follow-up  · This company is located in China. I had to keep chasing my refund.

Kimbo
Kimbo    

Hi Jenny, We are sorry for your experience and we want to… Read more

Positive reviews

Alan B.
Alan B.2 posts
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Purchased knife sharpeners from Kimbo. Was simple to purchase product from and I found the product to work perfectly, I have never had my Knives as sharp before. I do recommend this product.

Julie M.
Julie M.NSW
 

I love the Kimbo knife sharpener. My carving knives are the sharpest they have ever been. It took me a while to work out how to sharpen the smaller blade knives, but now I have worked out how to lift and hold them, these knives too are a pleasure to use. It now only takes seconds to sharpen each knife after every use. Show details ·  1

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Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas
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I have to admit, I was skeptical at first—but this sharpener really delivers on its promises. It was incredibly easy to use, and my knives are now impressively sharp with minimal effort. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. Show reply

Negative reviews

Peter.mortimer
Peter.mortimerQLD
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Kimberley works good sharpens most knifes but some of the bigger knife's you have to place roller on block for it to sharpen them. Good product.,just needs that block hights . To complete the job. Very happy with what I got. Tha k you.

Kimbo
Kimbo    

Hi Peter! Thank you so much for the honest and detailed… Read more

Mali C.
Mali C.NSW2 posts
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*Buyer Beware* I ordered the Kimbo Sharpener pack including the Knife and Sharpening strop and only got the sharpener. I had seen the ad for the Sharpener before on my socials but I was never compelled to click through. Then I saw an ad on Meta advertising the pack which included a knife and Sharpening Strop. PThose added extras finally got me… Read more

over the line. When I received the package they only sent the Sharpener. I emailed them to find out why and I was told, you have only ordered the sharpener and that they were sorry and didn't have the packs in-stock. So I told them about the meta ad and told them they needed to sort it out so other people weren't misled like I have been and as it appears like many others have. Do better Kimbo.

Kimbo
Kimbo    

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LSW19
LSW19NSW5 posts
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I found this far too complicated to set up and use. I've no doubt that someone who can set it up and knows how to use it would be very satisfied with how it sharpens their knives.

Kimbo
Kimbo    

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Recent reviews

Rohanne
RohanneVIC
 

Not only can I now sharpen my knives without having to hold the knife at a certain angle and hope that I get it right (this was something I found hard to do), I know without having to check that my knives will be sharpened to perfection because of the easy, reliable equipment I now possess. KIMBO rolling knife sharpener gives me sharp knives at… Read more ·  1

the right angle every time with ease. Straight forward method for very sharp knives every time. Thanks Kimbo, no more tomatoes wasted in this house.

Gayle Johnson
Gayle Johnson2 posts
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I received my Kimbo Knife Sharpener within 10 days of ordering. Used it straight away and my knives have never been sharper. I am very happy with my purchase! Gayle - Qld Show details ·  1

joey
joeyQLD2 posts
 

Absolutely love my Kimbo knife sharpener. It’s incredibly easy to use and leaves my knives brilliantly sharp every time. I chose the timber-look finish which looks beautiful in the kitchen, and I also bought the black version as a gift for my son — he loves it just as much. Such a simple, effective product that actually does what it promises. Highly recommend! Show details ·  1

Mark.T
Mark.TVIC3 posts
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This is such a fabulous product. It is exactly what it claims and that is, a top quality product that really works. Good value for money as it is made from top quality components. Show reply

Ingrid Becke
Ingrid Becke
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This knife sharpener is the most successful sharpener I have ever used. I had a drawer full of other knife sharpeners, accumulated over many years. I’ve binned them all! I have purchased one for each of my family and close friends. I great and very practical gift. Show reply

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Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson
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This is the best and easiest knife sharpener I have ever used, I would highly recommend using this regularly as it only takes a couple of passes for a perfectly sharp knife. Show reply

Mr Joshua Winters
Mr Joshua Winters
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The rolling knife sharpener from Kimbo is the best and simplest way to restore old favourites back to their former glory, if the knife was in bad shape it may take a few hits but you can actually see the edge clean up and look uniform again, definitely happy with my purchase, Josh W Show details ·  1

Peter Teklic
Peter Teklic
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Excellent product, the rolling knife sharpener makes things so much easier than anything I’ve ever used. No need to worry about angles or anything,just set and go. Show details ·  1

Adam Locke
Adam Locke
 

Didn’t have any tracking information for the delivery and thought it was lost?,but it turned up within a good time and probably the”BEST”!,knife sharpener I’ve ever had!!,renewed all my cooking,fishing and hunting knives to a razor finish with the extra polishing stone I bought aswell!!,thanks for a great all round sharpener! Show details ·  1

Robbo
RobboACT11 posts
 

Amazingly simple to use, yet extremely effective at get all knives razor sharp. I have had 3 or 4 different knife sharpening systems, but none are as easy to use as Kimbo. Highly recommend one for all cooks and chefs. Show reply

fraserviewsqld
fraserviewsqldQLD
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Absolutely best knife sharpener ever. I have worked in retail in a kitchen shop and if I still did, I would tell them to buy the kimbo knife sharpener. All others I have used are a waste of time and money. Show details ·  1

Col Bray
Col BrayQLD
 

In the beginning I was not pressing the Kimbo hard enough to the knife but now with the correct pressure it has brought my knives back to being very sharp…I am very happy Show details ·  1

Anna P.
Anna P.NSW6 posts
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I purchased this set for my husband to sharpen our kitchen knives. He says it's easy and works like a charm. Great product and does an amazingly good job. Sharpest knives I've ever had since we got this set. Show reply

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