When you open the box, you’ll find the sharpener itself and a power cord neatly stored in the base of the device. Setup is quick and simple, just plug the sharpener into a power outlet, and it’s ready for use. Designed specifically for kitchen knives, the E2 features a single sharpening speed and a fixed 20-degree angle guide to ensure consistent, high-quality results every time. The sharpener uses flexible abrasive discs that are gentle on knives while delivering a razor-sharp edge without damaging the blade.

Using the Work Sharp E2 is straightforward. To sharpen your knife, rest the blade in the angle guide and angle it toward the center of the sharpener. Turn on the device, then draw the knife through the guide at a consistent rate of about one inch per second. It’s important to alternate sides with each pass to ensure an even edge. The sharpener is programmed to shut off automatically once the process is complete, taking the guesswork out of sharpening. Once the sharpening stage is done, the included ceramic honing wheel can be used to remove burrs and refine the edge. The honing process mimics the use of a sharpening steel but is much simpler, leaving your knife with a precise, polished edge.

In addition to knives, the Work Sharp E2 is equipped to sharpen scissors. To do this, you first remove the knife angle guide, exposing the scissor sharpening guide stored within the sharpener. After attaching the scissor guide, place one blade of the scissors on the guide, ensuring it rests at the correct angle. With the sharpener powered on, draw the blade through the guide at a steady pace of about one inch per second. After a couple of passes, switch to the other blade. In just a few strokes, your scissors will be restored to near-new sharpness.

The Work Sharp E2 Electric Knife Sharpener offers a gentle yet effective way to sharpen every knife in your kitchen. Using flexible abrasives instead of traditional diamond plates, it delivers sharper edges while preserving your blades. Built-in angle guides ensure precision and an automated shutoff simplifies the sharpening process. Compact and versatile, it sharpens kitchen knives, scissors, shears, and even pocket knives. An integrated ceramic honing slot allows for quick touch-ups, keeping your blades razor-sharp between sharpenings. Designed for convenience and performance, the Work Sharp E2 is a must-have sharpener for any kitchen.