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The Kimbo Knife Sharpener is highly regarded by satisfied users for its ability to provide a consistent sharpening angle and professional-grade results with minimal effort. However, the product is currently overshadowed by significant and recurring reports of shipping failures, poor customer service, and allegations of bait-and-switch tactics regarding product quality.

Pros
Ease of Use: The rolling mechanism and magnetic guide allow novices and those with physical limitations, such as arthritis, to achieve a sharp edge without mastering complex manual techniques.
Consistent Results: The fixed 15 and 20-degree magnetic angles ensure a uniform edge across the entire blade, which users found more reliable than traditional steels or whetstones.
Effective Sharpening: When the genuine product is received, it successfully restores dull kitchen, hunting, and fishing knives to a "razor-sharp" condition that lasts.
Compact Design: The system is praised for being lightweight, easy to store, and aesthetically pleasing, particularly the timber-finish variant.
Cons
Fulfilment and Service Issues: There are numerous reports of items never being delivered, incorrect tracking information, and a lack of responsive customer support, forcing many to seek refunds through PayPal or banks.
Product Inconsistency: Several users reported receiving "cheap" plastic versions or older models that did not match the high-quality items advertised in marketing videos.
Design Limitations: The sharpener struggles with very narrow blades (like paring knives) and exceptionally wide or heavy blades where the roller diameter or magnet height is insufficient.
Misleading Origin: While marketed as an Australian brand, multiple reviewers flagged that products are drop-shipped from China, leading to longer-than-expected delivery times.
Verdict

The Kimbo Knife Sharpener is a highly effective tool for those who receive the genuine product, offering a simple way to maintain professional edges at home. However, due to a high volume of complaints regarding non-delivery and "scam" experiences, consumers should exercise extreme caution. Purchasing via a protected payment method like PayPal is advisable to mitigate the significant risk of fulfilment issues.

251 reviews
5 Norma Duncum  · Works well in every way and family has borrowed it too.
1 James E.  · Absolute Garbage tried asking how to sharpen the knives. sent 6 emails cant talk to anyone, aftersales customer support is rubbish
5 Timothy M.  · Top bit of kit, purchased so my wife can sharpen a knife
5 Pablo Marquez  · Worthwhile purchase. The Kimbo knife sharpener is so easy to use. I'm happy to recommend it.
5 Stephen Bidois  · So easy to use wether you’re an expert or beginner..,10/10
5 Deb  · Easy to order, great price and sharpens well. Hubby loves it
Scott F.
Scott F.
 

I ordered the Kimbo rolling sharpener set with knife on the 23rd of this month. After reading some negative reviews I was nervous about whether the order would be delayed or of it would even show up! After placing the order I received 4 emails confirming the order and updating me on progress. I'm pleased to say that the sharpener and knife… Read more

arrived safely to me yesterday in Brisbane, 6 days after placing the order. Very happy with the quality of everything!

Ian
Ian10 posts
 

I've used it three times on my knives to sharpen them when I first received the kit. Any large knives don't fit to sharpen them and the smaller ones don't fit either. The 20° angle on the block is useless with large knives, it might sharpen a knife if it fits just above the magnetic block. In my opinion it's rubbish. Show details

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Dale
Dale11 posts
 

As you can see by the photo I have a number of high quality knives. Many well over 10+ years old. Had been quoted $15.00 to sharpen per knife, regardless of its size. Purchasing this KIMBO sharpener was a real eye-opener. Not only have I saved quite a sum, I have the ability now to have a sharp edge at will. 10 out of 10 for me… Show details

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Glenn.D
Glenn.D
 

Honestly the best and easiest knife sharpening tool I’ve ever used. I purchased the bundle which came with a knife the sharpening tool a display stand and a a leather finishing strip. I also bought a 3000 grit finishing stone which is easy to change out. Absolutely love it. Show details ·  1

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Cameron Hall
Cameron HallQLD5 posts
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The design of the knife sharpening kit is very sleek and convenient. The sharpening process itself being controlled at 20° or 15° is very smart. And I like the weight of the rolling knife sharpener. Also like the leather strap for cleaning now so all in all a great product and a great outcome in terms of sharpening the knives. The main function and purpose of sharpening knives is done brilliantly, and at this point, I couldn't be happier. Show details ·  2

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Sandy
SandyVIC4 posts
 

I am really happy with my new Kimbo. It is easy to use and sharpens really well. The ordering process was easy, and the delivery was fast. I was also pleased to be able to take advantage of their Easter special offer. Very happy to support an Aussie company and would recommend Kimbo to all. Show details ·  1

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Travis
Travis
 

Hi guys , service is not great from kimbo but the product eventually arrived and was good quality and worked well Show reply

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Anna G.
Anna G.NSW3 posts
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Following up on my previous review. [Name Removed] reached out offering to supply the new version free of charge and without all the hoops to jump through. I thought may as well, boy was i wrong. Not only was I ghosted for a long time but they started spamming my inbox with junk mail. I reached out a second time and they finally replied when I… Read more

mentioned I'll update my review to warn others, they quickly replied. And now they are ghosting again. Thanks for wasting my time [Name Removed] and [Name Removed].

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Mary
Mary2 posts
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Great product. Easy to use and actually works as described Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · The knives I have sharpened continue to cut really well! They seem to last quite a lot longer once sharpened with Kimbo! I'm quite surprised how good they are.

Rohanne
RohanneVIC
 

Not only can I now sharpen my knives without having to hold the knife at a certain angle and hope that I get it right (this was something I found hard to do), I know without having to check that my knives will be sharpened to perfection because of… Read more ·  1

the easy, reliable equipment I now possess. KIMBO rolling knife sharpener gives me sharp knives at the right angle every time with ease. Straight forward method for very sharp knives every time. Thanks Kimbo, no more tomatoes wasted in this house.

 Follow-up  · I also want to.let you all know that the Kimbo does not take up much space and I keep mine on my bench top ready gor action. Also it is not a noisy operation to use, quieter than the old way. After use I give my Kimbo a quick clean with a tea towel to remove any tiny bits of grit from sharpening my knives. I'm very happy with my Kimbo, one of the best things in my kitchen.

fraserviewsqld
fraserviewsqldQLD
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Absolutely best knife sharpener ever. I have worked in retail in a kitchen shop and if I still did, I would tell them to buy the kimbo knife sharpener. All others I have used are a waste of time and money. Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · The sharpness of the knives after using our kimbo has been amazing. We sharpened baccarat knives and the kimbo is very easy to use.

Positive reviews

Andrew
AndrewWA5 posts
 

After reading some negative reviews,I was worried I'd ordered a dud. Very pleasantly surprised. High quality, very easy and quick to use for non knife geeks and VERY effective. Maybe if you're a knife geek and happy to spend hrs on your blades, this is not for you. For the other 99% of us,brilliant. Very happy indeed!

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Peter W.
Peter W.
 

The Kimbo Sharpener is the best I have ever owned. I had previously outsourced my knives for sharpening but since purchasing my Kimbo I have beautiful sharp knives. Well done. Show details

Chris
ChrisACT9 posts
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I purchased the Kimbo to see what it was like, having tried a number of knife sharpeners as a home cook. The system is well made, looks great and to my surprise, actually works. The only thing I find a little frustrating is the bigger the knife the less hold the magnet has. If I had a suggestion, I would make the magnet block/holder slightly… Read more

bigger and with a stronger magnet. Only reason I gave a 4 Star rather than 5 Star. Overall very happy with the system, and would recommend if your looking for a home, camping or caravanning knife sharpener.

Negative reviews

Max E.
Max E.NSW6 posts
 

Another company that does business online promising everything and delivering nothing. If you come across this site where they selling this knife sharpener don’t believe a word they say and the reviews are all fake. People that reviewed positively this knife sharpener have absolutely no idea or have been paid to advertise this tool. I have been a… Read more

chef for more than 20 years and knives are my bread and butter.. this knife sharpener is an absolutely joke…does nothing and less than nothing . They tell you to use it for 30seconds on each side but after I been rolling this gadget for more than 3minutes on each side there was absolutely no difference in the blade..I contacted the customer service they sent me instruction how to use their sharpener like I needed a graphic to be able to use it.. still nothing.. so had they have a policy of 90 days money back if not happy with product, I asked for refund. They told me that I had to take the item to post office, pay for the packaging and the shipping and once they received the return item it will take up to 3 to 4 weeks to process the refund and that probably at the end it will cost me more than the price of the item. So they offered me to keep this rubbish and they will refund me 40% of the purchase price. Its all a scam … they sell you an item that is useless at an inflated price to just refund u 40% of the original price.. counting on the fact that people have no time to go thru all the running around to post office and the waiting time and will probably accept the partial refund like I did. They are scammers and the whole thing is done to get u to buy an item that is rubbish for good amount of money and still make a profit by scamming people.. companies like this should need to penalised and not let them doing business online. Shame on you. They can enjoy the 60% profit..I hope they will come on it. Scammers get an honest job and sweat for ur money like everyone does.

Nikita
NikitaVictoria
 

If I could give no starts I would!!!! Crappiest product ever and worst customer service I have ever experienced! Don’t waste your time, and even though they say 90 day money back it’s not true at all, they have made every excuse under the sun not to refund me even though I have sent the product back!

Breanne C.
Breanne C.QLD
 

Not sure if product is good or not as they use the worst courier company in Australia. And therefore never received goods as left in public area. Not advised of delivery. Was advised to search for items, a day later. Customer service is poor, usual answer is will arrive in 2-4 days, told this 3 times. Show details

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Neil B.
Neil B.
 

Absolute worst customer service ever. Sent multiple emails trying to follow up on my incomplete order. Received half my order. No response from Kimbo at all on their support email. Delivery is also not as quick as stated on website. Dispatched from China and not Australia. Would have been better ordering similar product from Wish Show details

Stephen B.
Stephen B.NSW3 posts
 

Ordered a week ago with promise of fast delivery … Aramex are hopeless and only getting an auto generated response from kimbo … feeling like this was a bad decision… still hasn’t arrived and no proper response Show details

John
John25 posts
 

Well they state Australian stock, false as was dispatched from China. When questioning this was told sold out. They state fast delivery, false 10 days later still in China despite them stating on day of order it was being packed. Clearly deceptive and dishonest marketing. I would recommend people steer clear because they are unprofessional. Show details

john staples
john staples
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the set does a terrific job, but there are no instructions included. I also bought the five additional stones, but because of the absolute lack of instruction , I have absolutely no idea how to use them

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Steven G.
Steven G.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Knife Sharpener – Highly Recommended! I am extremely impressed with the Kimbo Roller Knife Sharpener. The quality of the product is outstanding; it feels solid, well-made, and built to last. Delivery was incredibly quick, and the sharpener arrived well-packaged and ready to use. What really stands out is how easy it is to use.… Read more

Even with knives that had become quite dull over time, the sharpening process was simple and effortless. Within minutes, my kitchen knives were restored to an exceptionally sharp edge.

The final results are genuinely impressive. The blades now cut cleanly and precisely, performing as well as, if not better than, when they were new. It’s rare to find a product that delivers exactly what it promises, but the Kimbo Roller Knife Sharpener certainly does.

An excellent purchase and great value for money. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, effective, and professional-quality knife sharpening solution.

Joseph I
Joseph IWA2 posts
 

I’m a retired Butcher so I know what it means to have a sharp knife, And this sharpener is the best thing since sliced bread. How it keeps that same angle makes it so easy to sharpen even a novice can sharpen their knives with ease,highly recommend this sharpener !!! Show details

Kevin
Kevin3 posts
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I have tried a number of sharpeners to maintain a cutting edge on our expensive knives but it remained hopeless until I got the Kimbo Knife Sharpener. Once the blade was honed to either 15 or 20 degrees the cutting edge has remained sharp.............even after repeated butchery of chicken into pieces for our dog. That is not only the meat but the bones too. It a brilliant product...........Welldone Show details

Justin Deeley
Justin Deeley
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Great little sharpener that is easy to use and consistent. There are products that give a better edge but none of them are this simple to use and if it's too complicated they don't get used often enough. Nothing more dangerous than a dull knife

Bobbi C.
Bobbi C.NSW
 

I purchased one for my son and 1 for myself. I have used steals, wet stones, electric and manual knife sharpeners. I LOVE my Kimbo. It is accurate and follows the knife perfectly. You get the same perfect result every time. It is perfect on standard size knives. I would say the only issue I have had is when sharpening larger (wider) knives the… Read more

roller is too small, I have come up with a solution but I would be great if there was a standard size plus the option of a larger roller In diameter

Kirstie Foord
Kirstie Foord
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If you’re looking for a knife sharpener the Kimber has got you beat. You need to get one. It’s sharpen your knife like a razor but the only problem with the Kimbo is if you try and use it with your scissors your kitchen scissors it doesn’t sharpen very well with those.

Mark S.
Mark S.SA
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The roller is well made, the magnetic knife holder needs to be wider and slightly thicker IMO. Overall a great product, I would like to purchase coarser and finer ends. Highly recommend this sharpening system... Show details

Michael
MichaelNSW4 posts
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This is the best sharpening device i have used for many years, effortless, quick with excellent results. compact, easy to use, this a must for every sharpening need. Show details

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