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In 1964 a US market survey showed that 80% of Americans didn't know how to sharpen a knife. 'Aha!' thought Dennis Jackson, a design engineer for Wiltshire Cutlery in Melbourne, 'a knife that sharpens itself is the answer!' In an instant he had identified a whole new range of products with an advantage over any blade ever sold before.
He invented a spring loaded sharpening block inside a sheath or scabbard, which sharpened the knife every time it was taken out or replaced. A number of versions were tested in domestic kitchens in 1966. Two years later, Stuart Devlin (who had designed Australia's decimal coins) was hired to create a streamlined plastic scabbard and handle for the knife.
It was test marketed in Perth in time for Christmas 1969. The Staysharp was launched in the rest of Australia in August 1970. Creative minds were let loose and came up with a TV ad featuring a crazy surgeon and lots of knives! This wasn't the image that Wiltshire wanted.
In 1971 they started a series of ads featuring well known fashion model and mum, Maggie Tabberer. Wiltshire instantly created the perception that their product was fashionable, practical and desirable. Since then more than 8 million Staysharp knives have been sold, with patents and design registrations in 37 countries.
What else can I help you with?
What was the name of the first sharpener ever invented?
A stone knife possibly.
What kind of sharpener should I get for my knife set?
It depends if you want a manual or eletric knife sharpener. If your looking for a manual sharpener I would suggest the Wusthof 2 stage knife sharpener. This sharpener is pretty simple to use. If you want an electric sharpener the Presto pro eversharp electric knife sharpener would be a good choice.
How do you spell sharpener in German?
Pencil sharpener = Bleistiftspitzer Knife sharpener = Messerspitzer
How long will a Chef's Choice Knife Sharpener last?
Any knife sharpener used in a home should last the lifetime of the owner. The wear and tear occurs on the knives, not on the sharpener ceramics.
How often should I clean and maintain my serrated knife sharpener?
Your serrated knife sharpener should be cleaned after each use to ensure that there are no particulates left on the sharpener that can scratch or dull the blades.
How do you clean knife self-sharpener?
no need to, clean your knife after sharpened
What is the best knife sharpener for under $20?
The AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener has great reviews on amazon.com and is far under $20. When on sale, the Westhof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener is under $20 and also has some great reviews.
Does the Chicago Cutlery Insignia2 1068062 18-Piece Knife Set come with a knife sharpener?
No the set does not come with a knife sharpener but many electric can openers have one that can be useful to you.
What is the best chef choice knife sharpener that I can purchase?
While the real choice of best sharpener will depend on what type of knife you are using the sharpener on, several online reviews suggest that the Chef's Choice 130 model of sharpener is an excellent sharpener for general or all around use.
What are energy transformations from the sunlight to a knife sharpener?
Sunlight is converted to electricity through solar panels, which could then power a knife sharpener. The solar panels capture the sunlight's energy and convert it into electrical energy, which is then used to power the knife sharpener's motor, resulting in the sharpener being powered by sunlight indirectly.
Does a knife sharpener come with a high quality set of knives?
Most sets of high quality knife sets do indeed come with a knife sharpener. It's usually part of the package, and slides into the knife block with the knife set.
Does Swiss Army company make a pocket knife sharpener?
After doing some research, I have come to the conclusion, that Swiss does not make a specific sharpener for this knife.
