"Three professional and durable sharpeners to always keep kitchen knives sharp The wear of the knives you use the most has a solution with the advanced technology included in these products from th
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		"Three professional and durable sharpeners to always keep kitchen knives sharp

The wear of the knives you use the most has a solution with the advanced technology included in these products from the Horl firm, for sale on the Lecuine website

If there is a recurring question regarding kitchen knives, it is the following: why do they become dull? This is because its daily use causes greater wear and causes the initial angle of its edge to be lost. But there are more factors that make the situation worse, to name just two: cutting on hard surfaces or accidental blades colliding . That is why it is so important to get a good professional sharpener with which to prevent those small imperfections from affecting the cut.

A sharpener that increases the contact surface of the edge and, therefore, the force that must be applied so that the steel penetrates easily, achieving optimal results. And that we have found on the website specializing in Lecuine kitchenware from the German brand Horl .

ALL ABOUT THE HORL BRAND IN LECUINE, OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR IN SPAIN What sharpening methods exist?

Of all of them, sharpening stones are the ones that offer the best results and are the ones used by professionals for their proven effectiveness. However, it requires manual dexterity and preparation time. That is why the German company Horl has reinvented sharpening stone , making it safer and easier for any user.

Using only quality components and designed for all types of knives - regardless of size, including Japanese or carbon steel models. The result is three sharpeners with quality finishes, included in three defined categories: basic , advanced and professional .

Horl 2 Cruise basic sharpener, ideal for any home Its value for money is beyond doubt. With this model, the founders of Horl, Otmar and Timo Horl (father and son), made the difficult easy. This kitchen essential incorporates a cutting edge made of Beech wood , it has a sharpening angle of 20 degrees , it has two sides (one diamond to restore and the other steel to maintain the edge) and its magnetic base fixes the knife securely. .

SHOP FOR €99 AT LECUINE Horl 2 sharpener with diamond stone: the one we all want It is the best-selling model of the brand and has a very high rating among users who have already tried it. For sale in two types of wood, oak or walnut, it has an ecological certificate . It incorporates a diamond stone for sharpening and a steel one in charge of polishing tasks. Presented in a gift box , it can be used by lefties and righties alike.

How is the Horl sharpening system? Easy and safe. A base perfectly holds the knife at the correct sharpening angle by sliding the roller along the blade. Once you have sharpened one of the sides, you just have to turn the knife over and repeat the procedure.

And what are its two degrees of inclination for? The 20 degree one is designed to obtain a constant sharpness and is the one used for most tasks in the kitchen: chopping, chopping vegetables or cutting meats. The second, the 15 degree one, is designed for a maximum precision Japanese edge, in the case of filleting pieces of fish, for example.

BUY FOR €139 AT LECUINE

Horl 2 Pro professional sharpener The top of the range of Horl sharpeners. Starting with its structure, made of lightweight aluminum, and followed by its core, made of stainless steel. Given the included gear, the accessory is capable of sharpening at three times the speed of the rest. It also includes two sharpening discs . One of diamond: we efficiently sharpen all steels in a very short time. The other is made of ceramic, with which to polish the knife in very few passes.

BUY FOR €299 AT LECUINE Five technical characteristics of Horl sharpeners

Diamond abrasive disc to sharpen all types of steel of any degree of hardness. Stainless steel or ceramic disc to seat the edge and fine tune the sharpness result. 15° rake side for thin Damascus steel blades as well as high quality carbon steel and Jap