For this review I’m using the HORL 2 along with two optional extras, the storage block, and the premium sharpening kit with its finer grit stones and leather strop. To remove grinding residue of the diamond and ceramic discs, cleaning with a pencil eraser is sufficient. The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer’s personal use. Ex Works Finish The microscopic comparison is based on a high-quality Solingen standard kitchen knife ex works. The magnetic angle support features a 15° sharpening angle for Japanese knives on one side, and a 20° sharpening angle for Western knives on the other.

However, thanks to the constant grinding angle, only a few rolls back and forth are needed for subsequent resharpening. Ceramic Honing Disc After processing with the HORL ® Diamond Standard, the ceramic honing disc significantly refines the grinding result.

The Horl 2 Cruise consists of a barrel shaped, two-sided sharpening device and a magnetic angled knife holder block.

An optional extra that goes with the sharpener so well you really should get it, is the storage block.A 6000-grit whetstone style disc that is compatible with the Horl2 and the Horl2 Pro to give an extra fine level of sharpness. With the rubber wheels on the roller gripping the work surface, this does need the user to force the roller to twist round and get the hang of following the angle near the tip. With it you ensure that your knife is quickly straightened out and enhanced with a fixed sharpening angle.

The magnet is so powerful it can pull in other metal nearby, so you need to make sure your workspace is clear of anything else magnetic before you start. I’ve used this sharpening system for several months to keep my knives sharp and the results have been good and consistent. HORL 1993 are creating a revolution in sharpening with their innovative line of rolling knife sharpeners. This includes my range of Wüsthof knives, the Starrett BBQ set of knives to my ‘special’ ones from Blenheim Forge. You can clean the diamond grinding disc with an eraser to remove dust or for larger deposits, soak the surfaces in a hot water bath with dishwashing liquid and remove with a brush.If necessary, the diamond grinding disc can be unscrewed and thoroughly washed in warm water, with a little washing-up liquid and a brush. The standout feature of this HORL 2 Pro model is the planetary technology: this allows the wheel to work three times faster than the HORL 2. The Tumbler magnetic angle support is also much smaller than the Horl, meaning it’s harder to steady it with your hand while sharpening a knife’s edge.