Ronnie’s Sharp Picks

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Ronnie’s Sharp Picks

After sharpening tens of thousands of knives each season, Ronnie gets to see what holds up… and what doesn’t.

These are the knives, kitchen tools, and edge-care essentials he confidently recommends to serious home cooks and professionals alike.

KNIVES


Good
• Better
• Premium

Trusted chef knives for every kitchen and every budget.

KNIFE CARE


• Cutting Boards
• Knife Storage
• Honing & Knife Care

Protect your edge with knife care essentials Ronnie recommends.

SHARPENING


Markets
• Lockers
• Expert Edge Care

Expert sharpening for kitchen knives, Japanese blades, serrated knives, and specialty edges.

Find Your Chef Knife

Not sure where to start? Ronnie’s chef knife guides narrow down his favorite picks by budget, based on what he sees at the sharpening bench and what he’d recommend to a customer in person.

Ronnie’s Picks: 7 Budget Chef Knives under $100

7 Budget Chef Knives under $100 - Ronnie's Picks

Ronnie’s Picks: 8 Intermediate Chef Knives under $200

8 Intermediate Chef Knives under $200 - Ronnie's Picks

Ronnie’s Picks: 7 Japanese Chef Knives Worth the Investment

Ronnie’s Picks – 7 premium Japanese chef knives worth the investment

From the Cowboy Sharp Workbench

Real-world recommendations, comparisons and advice based on what Ronnie sees at the sharpening bench.

Why Ronnie Recommends the Wüsthof Classic Chef & Paring Knife Set

After sharpening more than 1,000 Wüsthof Classics, Ronnie knows exactly what they’re capable of—and why this two-knife set remains one of his favorite recommendations.

Wüsthof Classic chef and paring knife set on the Cowboy Sharp workbench

Felco vs. Corona Pruners: Which Pruners Would Ronnie Buy?

Two popular pruning tools come across Ronnie’s bench—but which one would he spend his own money on?

Felco and Corona bypass pruners freshly sharpened on Ronnie's workbench at Cowboy Sharp

Respect The Edge.

Good knives deserve good habits. Learn how to protect the edge, care for your knives, and keep them performing their best between sharpenings.

Stop Dulling Your Knives: Simple Tips to Keep them Sharp at Home

How to keep kitchen knives sharp between sharpenings – Ronnie of Cowboy Sharp