Spyderco tri-angle. Ceramic elements. Relatively inexpensive. Works wonderfully and simply. Clean easily and last long. I've had mine for 20 years. Still works like new.

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Lanskey sharpening system.

Properly sharpened and honed after every use, most knives will only need to be sharpened every 6 months to a year, depending on how it's used.

We use a Diamond Vee sharpener we bought from A Cook's Wares years ago. It keeps my carbon steel Chinese chef's knife so sharp it scares people.

I have an old Zip knife sharper that used to sharpen knives when I was a kid , my mother said she used it with her mother. I'm 62 now and it still will put a pretty good edge on a knife
The unit is about 7 inches and long and all metal. Anyone know the history of this sharpener?

The Zip Zap sharpener was invented by Alfred Zanger Co formerly of Enfield Ct and Portugal.He invented the process of high Carbon S/S Knives and manufactured them.He also had the US distribution of the Tullen Kitchen Cutters.The Zip Zap Sharpener was made of ceramic and could be used for high carbon and carbon and stainless steel, at a fraction of the price of a sharpening steel.I repped his line and continue to use his knives and sharpener. today.

I would like to buy a Zip Zap sharpener. I had one years ago and it was the best ever. Where can I buy one?