- All three sharpeners use diamond-honed tungsten carbide sharpening stones
- Easy to use
- Sharpens to a razor edge
- Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- Lasts for years of reliable use
015C multipack from AccuSharp combines three of their best-selling and most effective sharpening tools in one convenient package: the 001 knife sharpener, the 060 GardenSharp tool sharpener, and the 002 ShearSharp scissor sharpener. It’s ideal for simple and mess-free blade-sharpening applications throughout the home, garage, workshop, yard, and more.
Each AccuSharp sharpener can accommodate left- or right-handed users and includes full-length guards that protect fingers throughout the sharpening process.
All their sharpening blades are crafted from diamond-honed tungsten carbide, one of the hardest known materials. And because even the toughest industrial-quality blades eventually show wear, AccuSharp's unique design allows you to reverse the blade to double its life span; most users report an average of five to 10 years between blade replacements. AccuSharp sharpeners don’t rust, and they can be cleaned easily with soap and water or in the dishwasher.
Eliminating the need to guess correct angles or handle awkward stones, AccuSharp sharpeners are extremely easy to use: Simply place the dull item on a flat surface with the cutting edge up; hold it securely with one hand; and let the “V”-shaped notch on the sharpener straddle the blade. Then use your thumb to apply light pressure as you draw the sharpener down past the point of the blade. It may take a few strokes to establish an ideal angle, but once it’s reached, it should take just two or three quick passes to put a sharp edge back on the blade.
001 Knife Sharpener
The innovative 001 knife sharpener is AccuSharp’s flagship product, and for good reason: It sharpens most blades in around 10 seconds without the need for mess-making oil or water for lubrication. Keep the sharpener on hand in professional and person kitchens, among hunting gear, or within crafting storage containers for convenient and quick blade-sharpening needs.
060 GardenSharp Tool Sharpener
The 060 GardenSharp tool sharpener is ideal for refining single-edged, hard-to-sharpen blades on tools in your shed, including lawnmower blades, shovels and spades, hoes and rakes, pruning shears, limb trimmers, and scythes. It’s a must-have item in any gardener’s, florist’s, or landscaper’s arsenal of tools.
002 ShearSharp Scissor Sharpener
The 002 ShearSharp scissor sharpener is designed to take the hassle out of honing general-purpose scissors, hedge clippers, and tin snips, making it a necessity for hobbyists, crafters, and DIYers of all kinds for use around the home.
About Fortune Products, Inc.
Fortune Products, Inc., is a world leader in manufacturing sharpening products and has made quality knife and tool sharpening products since 1984. Priding itself on quality high-performing sharpening products, Fortune Products, Inc., is also known under its AccuSharp brand.
What's in the Box
One AccuSharp 001 knife sharpener, one Accusharp 060 GardenSharp tool sharpener, and one AccuSharp 002 ShearSharp scissor sharpener.
By mark r stutzman
Note that this review pertains only to the knife sharpener, not the garden tool or scissor sharpener. I am buying the multi-pack today, based on how well the version for knives has worked for me.
In 2006, Cooks Illustrated magazine did a product review of knife sharpeners, and the AccuSharp was deemed the best of the manual sharpeners that they tested. Then I found out that a friend of mine owned one, and I borrowed it. It worked like a charm, and I immediately bought one for myself, which I have been using for the last five years.
Sharpening is fast and easy. If your knives are not ridiculously dull, one or two passes is sufficient to restore the edge to better-than-new. The Cooks Illustrated review points out the only downside: If your knives are in really bad shape, this will not remove nicks from the blade - it just doesn't remove enough metal.
Final thought: There is another review which states that repeated use over a weekend removed 1/8" of the knife blade. I don't see how this is possible, unless one is using it incorrectly (like sticking a new pencil in a pencil sharpener, and continuing to turn the crank until the pencil is sharpened down to a stub). Regular use is just a couple of passes, and removes almost no metal.
In 2006, Cooks Illustrated magazine did a product review of knife sharpeners, and the AccuSharp was deemed the best of the manual sharpeners that they tested. Then I found out that a friend of mine owned one, and I borrowed it. It worked like a charm, and I immediately bought one for myself, which I have been using for the last five years.
Sharpening is fast and easy. If your knives are not ridiculously dull, one or two passes is sufficient to restore the edge to better-than-new. The Cooks Illustrated review points out the only downside: If your knives are in really bad shape, this will not remove nicks from the blade - it just doesn't remove enough metal.
Final thought: There is another review which states that repeated use over a weekend removed 1/8" of the knife blade. I don't see how this is possible, unless one is using it incorrectly (like sticking a new pencil in a pencil sharpener, and continuing to turn the crank until the pencil is sharpened down to a stub). Regular use is just a couple of passes, and removes almost no metal.
By Country Squire
I have been using Accusharp for about ten years on everything from Kershaw, Cold Steel, Spyderco, Gerber, and SOG folding knives to Wusthoff, Sheffield, Forschner, Sabatier, and Henckels kitchen knives. None of my knives have been significantly reduced as described by Daniel in his review. I'm not arguing with his statements, just saying that my experience has been considerably different than his.
If starting with an extremely dull blade, you might have to take quite a bit of metal off to achieve a sharp edge, but after that all you will need is a few light strokes to maintain the edge. And remember that you should use a butcher's steel or ceramic rod MUCH more often than a sharpener.
There are any number of similar sharpeners, and I've tried many of them - but none work as well as the Accusharp.
If starting with an extremely dull blade, you might have to take quite a bit of metal off to achieve a sharp edge, but after that all you will need is a few light strokes to maintain the edge. And remember that you should use a butcher's steel or ceramic rod MUCH more often than a sharpener.
There are any number of similar sharpeners, and I've tried many of them - but none work as well as the Accusharp.
By L. Kirk
I have been using the AccuSharp multipack of sharpeners for many weeks now. The multipack consists of sharpeners for Garden tools, Scissors, and Knives and Tools. There is some overlap among functions; for example the Scissors sharpener can be used for hedge clippers per the instructions, and so can the Garden sharpener. Basically the differences between the sharpeners is how the sharpeners are mounted. The Knife sharpener has "v" shape array which fits over typical knife blades. The Scissors sharpener is a single flat, horizontal sharpener that you rest on the beveled scissors edge and draw it across. The Garden sharpener is "v" shaped like the Knife sharpener, but the notch is wider and one of the sides of the "v" is more prominent: that is the side that goes against the beveled edge of the blade.
With these 3 sharpeners, I feel like there is nothing left in the house that I can't sharpen.
I have fine Wusthof kitchen knives, and a couple of swipes with the Knife sharpener and they are slicing tomatoes like they are new. Old scissors (and when I say "old," I mean from the 1960s) have been rejuvenated. The scissor action is a bit loose still, but the scissor blades are sharp as can be now. My lawnmower blade gets a few strokes each time I mow, and the grasscutting action is the better for it. Every time I come across something old and dull around the house, I have applied one of these sharpeners to it, and every time the performance has been improved.
These sharpeners are extremely effective, and thus it is VERY important to follow the instructions (just a paragraph or 2 on the back of the package) ... the most important of which is to use a LIGHT touch. It does not take much pressure to remove metal with tungsten carbide sharpeners, and you can do more harm than good if you press too hard. So remember, light touch improves much (I just made that up, good, eh?)
So, here are my pros and cons for this multipack of sharpeners:
Great value: Three sharpeners for a very reasonable price.
Excellent performance: As I described above, I have sharpened fine kitchen knives, VERY old scissors, newer scissors that had become dull, lawnmower blade, utility knives (not the razor type, the blade type), and every time the sharpeners have done an excellent job.
Color coded: Green for Garden, Yellow for Scissors, Blue for Knives. As well, the names/functions are printed or embossed on each of the sharpeners too.
Reversible sharpener: If you ever manage to wear down the sharpener, the tool can be disassembled and the sharpener can be reversed. This effectively doubles the life of the device. Awesome.
Protective handle: Because the usage is to rest the blade sharp side upward and draw the sharpener across, there is potential for slippage and injury WITHOUT a protective handle ... however the protection is there but care should still always be used when handling sharp objects.
USA made: Gotta love that one.
Lifetime warranty: I seriously love a company that stands behind its products.
Cons:
I just sat here for 5 minutes and couldn't think of a single one I have personally observed.
Bottom line:
This is a great set of knife, scissors, and garden tool sharpeners. It's effective, easy to use, made in the USA, and has a lifetime warranty. Highly recommended for household sharpening needs.
With these 3 sharpeners, I feel like there is nothing left in the house that I can't sharpen.
I have fine Wusthof kitchen knives, and a couple of swipes with the Knife sharpener and they are slicing tomatoes like they are new. Old scissors (and when I say "old," I mean from the 1960s) have been rejuvenated. The scissor action is a bit loose still, but the scissor blades are sharp as can be now. My lawnmower blade gets a few strokes each time I mow, and the grasscutting action is the better for it. Every time I come across something old and dull around the house, I have applied one of these sharpeners to it, and every time the performance has been improved.
These sharpeners are extremely effective, and thus it is VERY important to follow the instructions (just a paragraph or 2 on the back of the package) ... the most important of which is to use a LIGHT touch. It does not take much pressure to remove metal with tungsten carbide sharpeners, and you can do more harm than good if you press too hard. So remember, light touch improves much (I just made that up, good, eh?)
So, here are my pros and cons for this multipack of sharpeners:
Great value: Three sharpeners for a very reasonable price.
Excellent performance: As I described above, I have sharpened fine kitchen knives, VERY old scissors, newer scissors that had become dull, lawnmower blade, utility knives (not the razor type, the blade type), and every time the sharpeners have done an excellent job.
Color coded: Green for Garden, Yellow for Scissors, Blue for Knives. As well, the names/functions are printed or embossed on each of the sharpeners too.
Reversible sharpener: If you ever manage to wear down the sharpener, the tool can be disassembled and the sharpener can be reversed. This effectively doubles the life of the device. Awesome.
Protective handle: Because the usage is to rest the blade sharp side upward and draw the sharpener across, there is potential for slippage and injury WITHOUT a protective handle ... however the protection is there but care should still always be used when handling sharp objects.
USA made: Gotta love that one.
Lifetime warranty: I seriously love a company that stands behind its products.
Cons:
I just sat here for 5 minutes and couldn't think of a single one I have personally observed.
Bottom line:
This is a great set of knife, scissors, and garden tool sharpeners. It's effective, easy to use, made in the USA, and has a lifetime warranty. Highly recommended for household sharpening needs.
By B. Capehart
I got one of these as a stocking stuffer 15 years ago from my uncle. To say I was thrilled would not exactly describe how I felt about it. But he was enthusiastic and so proud of this wonderful gift. He went right to the kitchen and got out knives and proceeded to show us. Well, ya know what? For once, it was just exactly what it said it was, a fantastic knife shapener. I have used nothing else for 15 years, I use mine on scissors, and kitchen knives. I didn't know until today that they had other kinds.
I was so happy to see this today as a multi-pack deal. I will be ordering one for myself and one for my daughter, son, and mother.
I promise, if you get this sharpener you will love it. I have used it on serrated knives, carbon steel, stainless, all of them, and it works on all of them.
I was so happy to see this today as a multi-pack deal. I will be ordering one for myself and one for my daughter, son, and mother.
I promise, if you get this sharpener you will love it. I have used it on serrated knives, carbon steel, stainless, all of them, and it works on all of them.
By jimmy
Of the three sharpeners in this kit, the AccuSharp knife sharpener is easiest to use. Just keep it in line with the blade and run it in one direction only (grip to point) using light pressure so as not to take off too much metal and roughen the edge. It works! (By the way, AccuSharp makes a separate sharpener for filet knives, of which I have several in the kitchen.)
The scissor sharpener is less easy. You have to see or feel that the sharpener is flat against the bevel. And you have to keep it at the same angle throughout each stroke. Unfortunately I've never been very good at this.
I got myself in trouble with the GardenSharp. All of my gardening tools with an edge have a bevel on one side only--the other side is perfectly straight, no bevel. I mistakenly assumed this is how the GardenSharp is set up. Not so. Although one bevel is shallower, it does put a bevel on both sides. So when I tried sharpening a pair of bypass loppers I noticed, too late, that the sharpener had started a second bevel on the straight side. Now instead of cutting cleanly the loppers get jammed up with stuff under the new bevel. They aren't ruined forever, but I do need to grind the blade back until the new bevel is gone. I could have saved myself the trouble if I'd looked closely at the illustration on the packaging instead of relying on an assumption. So it appears I do not have a suitable use for the GardenSharp after all.
Regardless, AccuSharp makes a good product that works well if used properly in the right application.
The scissor sharpener is less easy. You have to see or feel that the sharpener is flat against the bevel. And you have to keep it at the same angle throughout each stroke. Unfortunately I've never been very good at this.
I got myself in trouble with the GardenSharp. All of my gardening tools with an edge have a bevel on one side only--the other side is perfectly straight, no bevel. I mistakenly assumed this is how the GardenSharp is set up. Not so. Although one bevel is shallower, it does put a bevel on both sides. So when I tried sharpening a pair of bypass loppers I noticed, too late, that the sharpener had started a second bevel on the straight side. Now instead of cutting cleanly the loppers get jammed up with stuff under the new bevel. They aren't ruined forever, but I do need to grind the blade back until the new bevel is gone. I could have saved myself the trouble if I'd looked closely at the illustration on the packaging instead of relying on an assumption. So it appears I do not have a suitable use for the GardenSharp after all.
Regardless, AccuSharp makes a good product that works well if used properly in the right application.
By amyw6368
I purchased this multipack as I needed all the sharpeners. My kitchen knives were very dull and my electric sharpener is broken. I read the reviews about how it takes off too much metal, but in a pinch it was great. I would not expect perfection for that price.
I have three kids so scissors for projects and homework are a necessity. The scissor sharpeners have them all cutting like new.
I have many garden tools that could use a new edge on them. Recently we expierenced a major storm with a long term power outage. There was a lot of cleanup involved and my tool sharpener made the job possible. It sharpened my loppers and a tree trimmer on an extension pole, if I didn't sharpen them I would have never cleaned up all those branches and limbs.
I look at this as one of the most useful purchases I ever made!
I have three kids so scissors for projects and homework are a necessity. The scissor sharpeners have them all cutting like new.
I have many garden tools that could use a new edge on them. Recently we expierenced a major storm with a long term power outage. There was a lot of cleanup involved and my tool sharpener made the job possible. It sharpened my loppers and a tree trimmer on an extension pole, if I didn't sharpen them I would have never cleaned up all those branches and limbs.
I look at this as one of the most useful purchases I ever made!
By Diane
I have only used the one for the knifes so far, but am really impressed with the sharpener. I had a 'as seen on tv' shark sharpener which worked fine for about 4 years. Then it kind wore out.
These sharpeners put a finer hone on the knifes and they cut much better than the previous sharpener.
Con: I was hoping to use the one for gardening on my clipping shears but it does not fit into the blade.
The handles are not marked as to what each blade sharpener is for so you need to use a sharpie pen to mark them. Each one does come in its own package, marked for what the sharpener is for.
Highly recommend.
These sharpeners put a finer hone on the knifes and they cut much better than the previous sharpener.
Con: I was hoping to use the one for gardening on my clipping shears but it does not fit into the blade.
The handles are not marked as to what each blade sharpener is for so you need to use a sharpie pen to mark them. Each one does come in its own package, marked for what the sharpener is for.
Highly recommend.
By cybersherrif
I was somewhat apprehensive buying these sharpeners, but have come to find they are terrific. As the mfgr says, you might not want to sharpen your premium knives and scissors with them. However, for most around the house items they are fast and terrific. Cheap knives and lawn implements that never had a fine edge nor could you install one are now razor sharp. They are easy to use. There's a different sharpener for different families of items and they are designed to leave the perfect edge. A must have in my opinion.
By chez
I got this mainly for the knife sharpener. Works quickly and easily. Leave a nice cutting edge. You do have to wade through the directions.
Tried the garden tool sharpener on my rotary lawnmower. I can't seem to get the tool in the housing and sharpen the blade properly. It would probably work if I could take the blade out, but that is more than I want to do. And the blade is in really bad shape now. I was hoping I'd get the blade sharpened, then run this garden tool sharpener over the blade edges real quickly each time I mowed. But no luck.
Tried the garden tool sharpener on my rotary lawnmower. I can't seem to get the tool in the housing and sharpen the blade properly. It would probably work if I could take the blade out, but that is more than I want to do. And the blade is in really bad shape now. I was hoping I'd get the blade sharpened, then run this garden tool sharpener over the blade edges real quickly each time I mowed. But no luck.
By I Do The Speed Limit
All three of these sharpeners produce great results. They are hand-sized, light-weight, simple, effortless to use, yet powerful, tools.
I have some odd-shaped curved vintage specialty knives that I can't sharpen with my ChefChoice electric knife sharpener. I also use some fancy, fine-bladed hoes in my gardens and sharpening them had always been a chore. Then I thought of our machetes, our shovels, our clippers, our pruners...you get the message: We've got a lot of blades to sharpen--and that's an understatement. When I saw this trio offered for sale together, I quickly dropped it into my shopping cart.
Then I went to discuss my potential buy with my husband to find out if he might know anything about this brand. He said this company's been around for a long time. He also said he had heard these sharpeners spoken of favorably amongst his hunting buddies. He said he'd actually used them before to sharpen his pocket knives--sometimes stores have a demonstrator-sharpener chained to a counter. So I went forward with the purchase.
We sure haven't regretted the purchase. I really like the convenience of the sharpeners: They are small and light-weight enough to fit in your pocket; they are uncomplicated and undemanding to use; a gentle guide with the hand and no force gets the job done. We keep the knife sharpener in the kitchen drawer, the tool sharpener in the carry case with our small garden tools, and the scissor sharpener in a desk drawer. So the tools are always at hand, and always ready to go to work. It'll be hard to NOT use them!
I have some odd-shaped curved vintage specialty knives that I can't sharpen with my ChefChoice electric knife sharpener. I also use some fancy, fine-bladed hoes in my gardens and sharpening them had always been a chore. Then I thought of our machetes, our shovels, our clippers, our pruners...you get the message: We've got a lot of blades to sharpen--and that's an understatement. When I saw this trio offered for sale together, I quickly dropped it into my shopping cart.
Then I went to discuss my potential buy with my husband to find out if he might know anything about this brand. He said this company's been around for a long time. He also said he had heard these sharpeners spoken of favorably amongst his hunting buddies. He said he'd actually used them before to sharpen his pocket knives--sometimes stores have a demonstrator-sharpener chained to a counter. So I went forward with the purchase.
We sure haven't regretted the purchase. I really like the convenience of the sharpeners: They are small and light-weight enough to fit in your pocket; they are uncomplicated and undemanding to use; a gentle guide with the hand and no force gets the job done. We keep the knife sharpener in the kitchen drawer, the tool sharpener in the carry case with our small garden tools, and the scissor sharpener in a desk drawer. So the tools are always at hand, and always ready to go to work. It'll be hard to NOT use them!
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