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product_id: 126134971
title: "Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpening System, 3 Step Retractable Sharpener for Straight, Double-Bevel Blades, Knife Sharpener for Professional and Home Chefs"
brand: "kai"
price: "$79"
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# diamond & ceramic grit combo 3-step precision sharpening retractable protective cover Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpening System, 3 Step Retractable Sharpener for Straight, Double-Bevel Blades, Knife Sharpener for Professional and Home Chefs

**Brand:** kai
**Price:** $79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Sharpen Like a Pro, Slice Like a Boss

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpening System, 3 Step Retractable Sharpener for Straight, Double-Bevel Blades, Knife Sharpener for Professional and Home Chefs by kai
- **How much does it cost?** $79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/126134971-kai-pro-ceramic-diamond-pull-sharpening-system-3-step-retractable)

## Best For

- kai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Triple-Stage Edge Revival:** Restore razor-sharp blades with rough, refine, and polish stages for professional-grade precision.
- • **Compact Retractable Design:** Sleek sliding sheath protects sharpening surfaces and fits seamlessly in any kitchen drawer.
- • **Diamond & Ceramic Power Duo:** Diamond plates grind steel while ceramic rods hone and polish, preserving blade integrity.
- • **Precision 16° Angle Sharpening:** Engineered specifically for straight, double-bevel blades to maintain optimal cutting performance.
- • **Universal Left & Right-Handed Use:** Ergonomically designed for effortless sharpening no matter your dominant hand.

## Overview

The Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpening System is a compact, 3-step knife sharpener designed for straight, double-bevel blades. Combining diamond grinding plates and ceramic honing rods, it restores and polishes edges at a precise 16-degree angle. Its retractable cover ensures safe, space-saving storage, while ambidextrous design makes it accessible for all users. Trusted by professionals and home chefs alike, Kai PRO delivers consistent, razor-sharp results with minimal effort.

## Description

The Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpener is an essential tool designed to keep your kitchen knife collection in perfect condition. With a 3-step sharpening process for rough sharpening, refinement and finishing, you'll have all you need to restore your blades and maintain a razor-sharp cutting edge. Featuring a retractable cover for convenient storage, it’s easy to use and suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Designed to sharpen straight-edged, double-bevel knives at a 16-degree angle. Established in Seki City, Kai brings Japan’s rich knife-making heritage to life through the Kai PRO Pull Sharpener, a commitment to beautiful, quality cutlery.

Review: Simple, foolproof for those that dont sharpen knives often - I have been doing my own knife sharpening as long as I can remember back to boy scout days. i am now in my 7th decade and have used a lot of hand sharpening tools, Smith, Lansky, chef's choice, worksharp,arkansas stones, diamond stones etc. For just out of the box, something recognizable in a kitchen drawer and used by those who dont sharpen knives as a hobby or profession this one made in Japan does as nice of a job as I have seen with 3 simple steps. For those who found this item bereft of sharpness I think they got a lemon or it was broken in some way. I did my wifes whole drawer of knives over christmas as well as my sis's; dependable, straightforward. The price was worth it when i sat down with my two adult daughters and they got the hang of it easily. So many features of so many sharpeners, this is a nice conglomeration from the grit on the stones, the stability, the angle of the sharpening surfaces. hell even the non slip inserts on the feet that hold it in place on the table top. Well made but light weight and the surfaces are kept shielded from kitchen drawer tool impacts by the sliding sheath. Well Done KAI
Review: All You Need - I purchased this product in 2020. This tool has three channels. Channel 1 consists of two diamond embedded plates which are positioned in a V at a sixteen degree angle on each side. These diamond plates will grind steel as the knife is pulled through while maintaining the sixteen degree bevel found on Shun knives. Channel 2 consists of a wheel which I believe is ceramic, and this wheel turns as the knife is pulled through it. Again, the wheel has an indentation in it that maintains the sixteen degree bevel. Channel 2 does not take any steel off. It simply hones the knife's edge so that it is perfectly aligned. Channel 3 consists of two ceramic rods, positioned in a V at sixteen degrees, and these rods are designed to polish the edge of the blades. If a knife seems to be dull, all one needs to do 98% of the time, is hone the knife, which means to realign the edges at the blade's apex. Shazaam, the knife is sharp again without removing any steel! And this product is perfect for that, just using the 2nd and 3rd channels. If you're using this for your Shun knives (recommended and approved by Shun), the second and third 16 degree honing channels will do a perfect job and will resolve your knife problem almost every time. Channel 1 can be used to take steel off the knife as well, but I rarely use that since I'm not a fan of removing steel when a simple hone will do the trick. I like the tomato test. If one suspects a knife is getting dull, place the edge of the knife on a tomato, and without pressing down, pull the knife back, allowing the weight of the knife to do all the work. The knife blade should effortlessly pierce into and through the tomato skin immediately or almost immediately. If the knife doesn't pierce the skin easily and quickly, or wants to slide sideways, the knife needs maintenance. By pulling the knife through channel 2 a few times, followed by pulling through channel 3 a few times, try the tomato test again. The vast majority of time, you will find the knife is razor sharp again. Like magic! Another nice feature with this product is that after significant use, if the ceramic rods begin to wear, it can easily be disassembled, and the ceramic rods used in stage 3 can be slightly turned and repositioned, which will cause stage 3 to work like new again. This can be done multiple times by twisting the rods, and also by inverting the rods. The same can be done with stage 1 by inverting the diamond plates. So easy!

## Features

- KITCHEN KNIFE SHARPENER: Featuring an easy 3-step process to restore your knife’s sharpness, the Kai PRO Ceramic Diamond Pull Sharpener is expertly designed to keep your knife collection in pristine condition.
- 3-STEP SHARPENING: The Kai PRO knife sharpener offers a complete solution for maintaining razor-sharp blades. Just pull your knife through the first slot for rough sharpening, the second slot for refinement, and the third slot for finishing.
- CONVENIENT RETRACTABLE COVER: Designed with a retractable cover for compact and hassle-free storage. Comfortable to use for both left- and right-handed users.
- FOR USE WITH STRAIGHT BLADES: This diamond and ceramic knife sharpener is specifically designed for double-bevel, straight-edged knives, offering precise sharpening at a 16-degree angle.
- QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE BLADES: With over 100 years of blade making experience, Kai PRO provides beautiful, accessible, quality cutlery, accessories and more to customers worldwide. Supported by free honing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QBH6KXB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #94,549 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #340 in Knife Sharpeners |
| Brand | KAI |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (459) |
| Date First Available | April 6, 2019 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04901601012019 |
| Grit Type | Rough |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Item model number | AP0138 |
| Manufacturer | Kai |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 5.59 x 3.11 x 2.4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KAI
- **Color:** Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04901601012019
- **Grit Type:** Rough
- **Item Weight:** 0.15 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Kai
- **Material:** Ceramic
- **Number of Items:** 1

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I lost my instructions how to use this sharpener can someone share what their instructions state?**
A: Unfortunately my son opened the box and I too don’t have the instructions. Sorry

**Q: Can this also sharpen scissors?**
A: No. This sharpener is for straight knife blades honed to a particular angle. It's highly unlikely that any scissors would have the same angle. Search instead for scissor sharpener, e.g.

https://smile.amazon.com/Fiskars-SewSharp-Scissors-Sharpener-98547097/dp/B0002JT0PK/ref=sr_1_9?crid=21UJYLI00QN34&keywords=scissor+sharpener&qid=1668255445&sprefix=scissor%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-9

**Q: Is the 16 degree angle suitable for western kitchen knives?**
A: It might be, but I wouldn't use it unless they were already sharpened at that angle.
It does a GREAT job on my Shun knives and makes sharpening very quick with just a few strokes.

**Q: What's the difference between this model ap-0138 and the ap-0308? https://www.amazon.com/dp/b0061wz7a4**
A: Not sure I only bought one, so I'm not a good reference.  Perhaps reading the information provided ,reviews or looking it up on the internet would be a proactive course of action.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, foolproof for those that dont sharpen knives often
*by D***H on December 26, 2022*

I have been doing my own knife sharpening as long as I can remember back to boy scout days. i am now in my 7th decade and have used a lot of hand sharpening tools, Smith, Lansky, chef's choice, worksharp,arkansas stones, diamond stones etc. For just out of the box, something recognizable in a kitchen drawer and used by those who dont sharpen knives as a hobby or profession this one made in Japan does as nice of a job as I have seen with 3 simple steps. For those who found this item bereft of sharpness I think they got a lemon or it was broken in some way. I did my wifes whole drawer of knives over christmas as well as my sis's; dependable, straightforward. The price was worth it when i sat down with my two adult daughters and they got the hang of it easily. So many features of so many sharpeners, this is a nice conglomeration from the grit on the stones, the stability, the angle of the sharpening surfaces. hell even the non slip inserts on the feet that hold it in place on the table top. Well made but light weight and the surfaces are kept shielded from kitchen drawer tool impacts by the sliding sheath. Well Done KAI

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All You Need
*by M***S on December 19, 2024*

I purchased this product in 2020. This tool has three channels. Channel 1 consists of two diamond embedded plates which are positioned in a V at a sixteen degree angle on each side. These diamond plates will grind steel as the knife is pulled through while maintaining the sixteen degree bevel found on Shun knives. Channel 2 consists of a wheel which I believe is ceramic, and this wheel turns as the knife is pulled through it. Again, the wheel has an indentation in it that maintains the sixteen degree bevel. Channel 2 does not take any steel off. It simply hones the knife's edge so that it is perfectly aligned. Channel 3 consists of two ceramic rods, positioned in a V at sixteen degrees, and these rods are designed to polish the edge of the blades. If a knife seems to be dull, all one needs to do 98% of the time, is hone the knife, which means to realign the edges at the blade's apex. Shazaam, the knife is sharp again without removing any steel! And this product is perfect for that, just using the 2nd and 3rd channels. If you're using this for your Shun knives (recommended and approved by Shun), the second and third 16 degree honing channels will do a perfect job and will resolve your knife problem almost every time. Channel 1 can be used to take steel off the knife as well, but I rarely use that since I'm not a fan of removing steel when a simple hone will do the trick. I like the tomato test. If one suspects a knife is getting dull, place the edge of the knife on a tomato, and without pressing down, pull the knife back, allowing the weight of the knife to do all the work. The knife blade should effortlessly pierce into and through the tomato skin immediately or almost immediately. If the knife doesn't pierce the skin easily and quickly, or wants to slide sideways, the knife needs maintenance. By pulling the knife through channel 2 a few times, followed by pulling through channel 3 a few times, try the tomato test again. The vast majority of time, you will find the knife is razor sharp again. Like magic! Another nice feature with this product is that after significant use, if the ceramic rods begin to wear, it can easily be disassembled, and the ceramic rods used in stage 3 can be slightly turned and repositioned, which will cause stage 3 to work like new again. This can be done multiple times by twisting the rods, and also by inverting the rods. The same can be done with stage 1 by inverting the diamond plates. So easy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice sharpener
*by P***R on July 29, 2023*

Handy little sharpener for the kitchen. The sharpening mechanisms are well made compared to a lot of sharpeners. The only ding is that if you put moderate pressure on the knife the sharpening side flexes a little from the handle side of sharpener.

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