Gorilla Grip vs. Cubikook CS-T01 Manual Knife Sharpener: Same Sharpness, Different Edge Quality

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You can trust either the Gorilla Grip or Cubikook CS-T01 to rejuvenate your knife’s edge quickly and effectively, but if you also care about the longevity of your knives, the latter is the better choice.

These devices took exactly the same amount of time in our speed test and brought the knives to the same level of sharpness. However, the Gorilla Grip shaved off a lot more material from the test knife. The edge it produced also had more deformities than that created by the Cubikook.

Both sharpeners are decently built, but the Gorilla Grip suffers from a bumpy base that affects its balance. The Cubikook is not without flaws, but its flaky label and a rotating ceramic rod didn’t seem to have any negative effects on its sharpening performance.

Pros & Cons

Substantial sharpening rods
Solid construction
Intuitive order of sharpening slots
Ergonomic grip

Excellent stability
Affordable price
Consistent sharpness
Solid and sturdy construction

Tapered and bumpy base
Poorly fitted rubber feet

Small ceramic rods
Flaky brand label

Key Specs

Stages

Scissor sharpener

Abrasives

Diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic

diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic

Grit size

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Dimensions

L7.9 x W1.9 x H3.0 inches

L8.4 x W1.9 x H2.3 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$9.43

$17.50

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

6.5

8.0

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

7.6

Sharpening Time

1 minute 30 seconds

1 minutes 30 seconds

Cutting Feel

Swift and smooth

Material Retention

5.0

8.0

Metal residue on an abrasive slot on the Gorilla Grip knife sharpener

A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Gorilla Grip sharpener

Medal residue on the three abrasive slots on the Cubikook knife sharpener

A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the Cubikook sharpener

Sharpening Time

1 minute

Maximum Sharpness Achieved

8.0

Sharpening Time

6 minutes

Sharpness Level

8 (chicken breast with skin, 1 swipe)

8 (Chicken breast with skin, 1 swipe)

Edge Smoothness

5.0

8.7

Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Gorilla Grip

Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Cubikook Chef' Sharpener

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.8

8.5

In the Box

The Gorilla Grip sharpener on top of its package box with the instruction manual on the left side

The Cubikook 3-stage knife sharpener next to its package box

Dimensions

Length

7.9" (20.1 cm)

8.4" (21.3 cm)

Width

1.9" (4.8 cm)

Height

3.0" (7.6 cm)

2.3" (5.8 cm)

Weight

6.6 oz (187 g)

7.9 oz (225 g)

Build Quality

8.5

8.8

The Gorilla Grip sharpener lying on a surface, with its base visible

The abrasives and part of the handle of the Cubikook CS-T01

Working Section

The Gorilla Grip’s diamond-coated rod abrasives

The Gorilla Grip’s tungsten blade abrasives

The Gorilla Grip’s ceramic rod abrasives

The working section of the Cubikook with 3 abrasive slots on a frame and part of its base

Levels of Sharpening

Prep, Sharpen, Polish

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Abrasive

Diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods

Mechanism

Pull through

Sharpening Angle

20 degrees

Base

The Gorilla Grip’s base and base pad at the handle

The Cubikook lying on a tabletop, its base and base pads in full view

Material

rubber

ABS plastic

Feet Type

non-slip pad

silicone base

Grip

9.5

7.5

The Gorilla Grip sharpener standing on a surface

The grip of the Cubikook kitchen knife sharpener

Material

Thermoplastic rubber

ABS

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.6

9.4

Slot Arrangement

The working section on the Gorilla Grip, with 3 slots featuring diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods

The working section on the Cubikook, with 3 slots featuring diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods

Insertion

9.0

9.5

Top view of a knife being sharpened with the Gorilla Grip, the sharpener being held in one hand

Top view of a knife being sharpened with the Cubikook, the sharpener being held in one hand

Pulling Through

8.5

9.0

Two hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Gorilla Grip sharpener

Cubikook Knife Sharpener Pulling Through

Stability on a Clean Surface

8.0

9.5

2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Gorilla Grip sharpener on a countertop

2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Cubikook sharpener on a countertop — The Cubikook has a low height and a wide base which helps minimize the risks of flipping during sharpening.

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

7.0

8.0

2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Gorilla Grip on a salt-sprinkled countertop

2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Cubikook on a salt-sprinkled countertop

Behind the Comparison

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