Smiths Jiff V Sharpener
This $6 plastic sharpening tool has the cheap feel of a "as advertised on TV" item. But it does work and is super quick and easy to use. It holds a carbide V that sharpens knives and scissors when you run the blade through it. The groove keeps the blade pretty steadily angled. There are similar products for serious knife sharpening but they are more expensive. When compared to the Tormek, I have to qualify my definition of sharp -- however the V does significantly improve the edge in seconds. Often that small honing is sufficient for most household chores. This gizmo is especially great for scissors, which in my experience are hardly ever sharpened after they are bought. I keep mine in my desk drawer.
-- KK
Smiths Jiff V Knife & Scissor Sharpener
$10
Amazon
Favorite (15)
perruptor
Sharpens knives AND scissors? i do not believe it can do both. Scissor edges are completely different from knife edges. I have one of these, or a version of it, and would not use it on scissors that I did not intend to ruin.
derrick
The little offset slots in the handle sharpen scissors, the carbide V-blades sharpen knives. I have one of these and it works well for both knives and scissors.