Designed and made by the Horl family in Freiburg, in Germany’s Black Forest region, the sharpeners combine high-quality materials with an elegant design. Compact and attractive enough to keep on the kitchen counter rather than packed away in a drawer, they remain close at hand for regular touch-ups. Used often, they make it easier to keep kitchen knives performing at their best.
HORL 3 Cruise
A well-made entry point to the HORL system, it provides the essential advantages of controlled angle sharpening in an elegant, easy-to-use form.
HORL 3
The roller and angle support are faced in solid wood, available in oak or walnut. Cushioned magnetic faces protect the blade and provide a secure hold, while four non-slip feet stabilize the support on a countertop.
HORL 3 Pro
Combines the straightforward operation of the HORL rolling system with faster material removal and a wider selection of sharpening angles.
Choosing a HORL Sharpener
The HORL 3 Cruise is the straightforward entry model. Made from recycled ocean-bound plastic, it has permanently fitted diamond and stainless-steel discs and includes a support with 15° and 20° settings. The 15° setting produces a fine edge suited to precise cutting and many hard, thin-bladed knives. The more robust 20° setting is suitable for general-purpose kitchen knives and edges exposed to heavier use.
The wood-bodied HORL 3 adds a ceramic honing disc and the Quick Lock system, which permits fast changes among the optional sharpening and finishing discs. Available in oak or walnut, it combines wide-ranging capability with a compact form suitable for keeping close at hand on the kitchen counter.
The HORL 3 Pro has an aluminum body and internal planetary gearing. For every rotation of the roller housing, the abrasive disc turns three times, greatly speeding the sharpening process. Its adjustable support expands the range to six angles: 10°, 13°, 15°, 20°, 22° and 25°, allowing the edge geometry to be tailored more closely to the knife and its intended use.
Feature HORL 3 Cruise HORL 3 HORL 3 Pro Body Material Recycled plastic Solid wood (oak/walnut) Aluminum (dark bronze) Grip Horl Grip Pad Horl Grip Pad Horl Grip Pad Grinding Angles 2 grinding angles (15°, 20°) 2 grinding angles (15°, 20°) 6 grinding angles (10°, 13°, 15°, 20°, 22°, 25°) Grinding Disc Diamond Diamond Diamond Honing Disc Stainless steel Ceramic Ceramic Exchangeable Discs — Quick Lock Quick Lock Gearing — — Planetary gearing (three times faster)
HORL 3 Pro Rolling Knife Sharpener
For every full rotation of the housing, the disc rotates three times, allowing the sharpener to cover more of the cutting edge with each pass.