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HORL 3 Knife Sharpener - Oak
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Warranty Information
HORL Warranty Information
HORL products are backed by the manufacturer’s statutory warranty rights under applicable consumer protection laws.
For new products, customers are covered against manufacturing defects and material faults under normal household use. Used or refurbished items may carry a reduced warranty period where permitted by law.
This warranty does not cover:
Normal wear and tear
Damage caused by misuse, abuse, or improper handling
Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality
Unauthorized modifications or repairs
Nothing in this warranty limits any rights relating to personal injury, gross negligence, fraud, or other protections provided under applicable law.
Additional product-specific warranty details may be included with individual HORL products.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | HORL 3 Rolling Knife Sharpener |
| Finish | Oak |
| Body | Solid oak |
| Sharpener Type | Rolling knife sharpener |
| Sharpening Angles | 15° and 20° |
| Grinding Disc | Standard diamond grinding disc |
| Honing Disc | Ceramic honing disc |
| Disc System | HORL Quick Lock |
| Angle Support | Magnetic Angle Support with HORL Grip Pad |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturing Region | Black Forest, Germany |
Compatibility
Compatible with: HORL 3 Quick Lock grinding, honing, refining, and polishing discs designed for HORL 3 and HORL 3 Pro
Not compatible with: HORL 2 screw-lock grinding and honing discs
FAQs
What is the difference between the HORL 3 and HORL 3 Cruise?
The HORL 3 has a solid wood body, ceramic honing disc, and HORL Quick Lock for interchangeable discs. The HORL 3 Cruise uses recycled ocean-bound plastic and permanently fitted diamond and stainless steel discs.
Which sharpening angle should I use?
Use 15° for fine blades made from hard steels such as quality carbon or Damascus steel. Use 20° when you want a more robust edge on European chef’s knives, outdoor knives, and pocket knives.
Can the HORL 3 sharpen hard knife steels?
Yes. HORL states that the standard diamond grinding disc can sharpen knives across hardness grades.
Can I change the sharpening discs?
Yes. HORL Quick Lock allows compatible HORL 3 discs to be twisted off and exchanged without the HORL 2 screw-lock system.
Where is the HORL 3 Oak made?
The HORL 3 is made in the Black Forest, Germany, where its solid wood body is dried, precisely machined, and inspected during production.
Use & Care
- Secure the knife firmly against the Magnetic Angle Support before sharpening
- Use the 15° side for fine blades suited to a narrower sharpening angle
- Use the 20° side for sturdy European chef’s knives, outdoor knives, and pocket knives
- Begin with the diamond grinding disc to establish the cutting edge
- Finish with the ceramic honing disc to remove the burr and refine the edge
- Use HORL Quick Lock to twist off and exchange compatible HORL 3 discs
- Keep the sharpening surfaces free of excessive grinding residue
- Store the sharpener and angle support in a dry location
What’s Included
- HORL 3 Oak Rolling Knife Sharpener with standard diamond grinding disc and ceramic honing disc
- Magnetic Angle Support
Safety Information
Important information about product safety:
Warnings
- This product is intended solely for use as a sharpener for kitchen knives and other suitable cutting tools.
- Improper handling can result in injury.
- Only use the product as specified in the operating instructions.
- Keep hands, fingers and other body parts away from the edge being ground.
- Unsuitable for use by children under 14. Store out of children’s reach.
- Possibly wear gloves that provide suitable protection when using the product.
- Visually check the product for damage before use. Do not use a defective sharpener.
- Store the sharpener in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Beware: strong magnets
This product contains magnets that can uncontrollably attract nearby metal objects such as knives and impair or damage various electronic devices such as pacemakers, mobile phones, bank card magnetic stripes, televisions, monitors and hard drives. Please keep these sufficiently distant.
Manuals & Guides
HORL at Design & Grace
HORL 3 Knife Sharpener, Oak
Rolling knife sharpener in solid oak with 15° and 20° angles and HORL Quick Lock interchangeable discs
The HORL 3 Knife Sharpener in Oak combines HORL’s rolling sharpening system with a solid oak body, two fixed sharpening angles, and interchangeable grinding discs. Made in Germany’s Black Forest, it is designed for cooks who want repeatable edge geometry without giving up the flexibility to refine their sharpening setup over time.
Why buy here
Why Order from Design & Grace
Ships from Texas:
Carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.
Practical support:
Our team can help you choose the right angle, discs and accessories for your knives.
HORL 3 Oak
Two Angles, Held Securely
The magnetic angle support gives you a 15° side for fine, hard blades such as quality carbon and Damascus steels and a 20° side for a more durable edge on European chef’s knives, outdoor knives, and pocket knives. HORL’s Grip Pad and strong internal magnets help keep the blade securely positioned while you work.
HORL 3 Oak
Diamond Grinding and Ceramic Honing
The standard diamond grinding disc establishes the edge and works across knife hardness grades. Its block diamond surface removes up to 80% more steel than the HORL 2 version while producing a more uniform grinding pattern. The ceramic honing disc follows by removing the burr and refining the edge, with integrated grooves that help clear grinding dust from the blade.
HORL 3 Oak
HORL Quick Lock
HORL Quick Lock is the key difference between the HORL 3 and the simpler Cruise model. The discs twist off for easy exchange, allowing the sharpener to work with HORL 3 refining and polishing accessories when you want to take the edge further. The solid oak body gives the tool the material character expected from a piece designed to stay in the kitchen rather than disappear into a drawer.
What stands out
Signature Features
Solid oak body:
Natural wood grain, made in the Black Forest, Germany.
Two sharpening angles:
15° for fine, hard steels and 20° for robust everyday edges.
Standard diamond grinding disc:
Sharpens knives across hardness grades.
Block diamond surface:
Removes up to 80% more steel than the HORL 2 version.
Ceramic honing disc:
Removes the burr and refines the edge, with grooves that help clear grinding dust.
HORL Grip Pad:
Up to 70% more grip than the HORL 2 generation, with strong magnets that hold smaller blades.
HORL Quick Lock:
Exchange compatible HORL 3 discs without tools.
Product details
Specifications
Product
HORL 3 Rolling Knife Sharpener
Finish
Oak
Body
Solid oak
Sharpener Type
Rolling knife sharpener
Sharpening Angles
15° and 20°
Grinding Disc
Standard diamond grinding disc
Honing Disc
Ceramic honing disc
Disc System
HORL Quick Lock
Angle Support
Magnetic Angle Support with HORL Grip Pad
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturing Region
Black Forest, Germany
In the box
What's included
HORL 3 Oak Rolling Knife Sharpener with standard diamond grinding disc and ceramic honing disc
Magnetic Angle Support
Choose your HORL
Compare HORL sharpeners
Compare the core sharpening specifications across the four HORL sharpener models.
| Model | Sharpening angles | Grinding disc | Honing disc | Disc system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORL 3 Cruise Knife Sharpener | 15° and 20° | Standard diamond grinding disc | Stainless steel honing disc | Fixed discs, no Quick Lock |
| HORL 3 Knife Sharpener - Oak Current model | 15° and 20° | Standard diamond grinding disc | Ceramic honing disc | HORL Quick Lock |
| HORL 3 Knife Sharpener - Walnut | 15° and 20° | Standard diamond grinding disc | Ceramic honing disc | HORL Quick Lock |
| HORL 3 Pro Knife Sharpener | 10°, 13°, 15°, 20°, 22°, and 25° | Standard diamond grinding disc | Ceramic honing disc | HORL Quick Lock |
From Our Founder
“This is one of the easiest ways to get consistent, high-quality results without overthinking the process. Once you use it, it just makes sense.”
Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace
Texas fulfillment
Ships from Texas with Confidence
Design & Grace is an authorized HORL retailer. Each HORL 3 is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the HORL 3 and HORL 3 Cruise?
The HORL 3 has a solid wood body, ceramic honing disc, and HORL Quick Lock for interchangeable discs. The HORL 3 Cruise uses recycled ocean-bound plastic and permanently fitted diamond and stainless steel discs.
Which sharpening angle should I use?
Use 15° for fine blades made from hard steels such as quality carbon or Damascus steel. Use 20° when you want a more robust edge on European chef’s knives, outdoor knives, and pocket knives.
Can the HORL 3 sharpen hard knife steels?
Yes. HORL states that the standard diamond grinding disc can sharpen knives across hardness grades.
Can I change the sharpening discs?
Yes. HORL Quick Lock allows compatible HORL 3 discs to be twisted off and exchanged without the HORL 2 screw-lock system.
Where is the HORL 3 Oak made?
The HORL 3 is made in the Black Forest, Germany, where its solid wood body is dried, precisely machined, and inspected during production.
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