Trix Electric Knife Sharpener with 3 Discs and 20° Fixed Angle by Lacor

Trix Electric Knife Sharpener by Lacor: a renewed edge in three stages with a fixed angle

The Trix electric knife sharpener by Lacor has an 18 W motor running at 3000 r.p.m., 3 Trizact discs from 3M and a fixed sharpening angle of 20°. It is meant for plain-edge stainless steel knives and for ceramic knives; serrated blades are not suitable. It measures 29 x 9 cm and is 8.5 cm high, and its non-slip base keeps it steady on the worktop.

What makes it handy at home

• 3 Trizact discs from 3M and 3 stages: coarse, fine and polish. You can renew a worn edge, refine it and finish it smooth, depending on what each knife needs.
• Fixed 20° angle: the machine holds the angle for you, so you do not depend on a steady hand and get the same result every time you sharpen.
• 18 W motor at 3000 r.p.m.: it runs steadily and sharpening is quick, with no need to keep going for minutes.
• Replaceable head: when it wears out, it is easy to swap, so there is no need to buy a new sharpener.
• Non-slip base: the sharpener stays put while you draw the blade through, which is when stability matters most.

Dimensions and technical data

What it is for and when to use it

A knife does not lose its edge all at once: it dulls little by little, until you notice you have to press to cut a tomato or the bread gets squashed instead of sliced. That is the time to put it through the sharpener, ideally before the edge is badly damaged. Use the coarse stage when the edge is blunt or has small nicks, the fine stage to refine what the first one has done, and the polish stage for the final finish. If you only want to maintain a knife that still cuts well, the last two stages are normally enough. Remember that it is designed for plain edges: a serrated knife, such as a bread knife, cannot be sharpened here.

Use and care tips

Clean and dry the knife before sharpening and hold the machine with one hand while you draw the blade through with the other. Move the knife calmly and steadily without forcing it: pressing harder does not sharpen better and only wears the edge away. Start with the stage that matches the condition of the knife and work towards the polish. When you finish, wipe the blade to remove the sharpening dust and test the result on a sheet of paper or a tomato. Store the machine dry and replace the head when you notice it no longer sharpens the way it did at first.

Another electric sharpener from Lacor

If you want to compare options, electric knife sharpeners lists the other models. The Drei electric knife sharpener by Lacor is the brand's other proposal in this category; if you are torn between the two, open its page and compare the sharpening stages, the angle and the types of knife each one accepts.

Frequently asked questions about the Trix electric knife sharpener by Lacor

Which knives can I sharpen with the Trix?

Plain-edge stainless steel knives and ceramic knives. It is not suitable for serrated knives, such as a bread knife.

What angle does it sharpen at?

A fixed 20° angle, the same on every pass, so the result does not depend on a steady hand.

What are the 3 sharpening stages for?

Coarse renews a worn edge, fine refines it and polish gives the final finish. It comes with 3 Trizact discs from 3M for this.

How powerful is the motor?

18 W at 3000 r.p.m. That is the figure the manufacturer gives for quick, steady sharpening.

Can the head be replaced when it wears out?

Yes. The head is replaceable and easy to swap, so you can keep the sharpener in good condition for longer.

How big is it, and does it move while I sharpen?

It measures 29 x 9 cm and is 8.5 cm high. The base is non-slip, so the machine stays in place while you sharpen.