Chef's Choice 310 Compact Diamond Hone Sharpener

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $69.99
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Features - Diamond abrasives hone blades to razor sharpness - Magnetic guides keep blades at proper angle, eliminating guesswork - Two-step process sharpens, then hones entire blade length - Works on kitchen, pocket, and filet knives - Suction-cup feet hold the compact unit in place on countertop Product Description A dull knife is a dangerous knife, far more likely than a honed blade to slide off the food and slice your finger. This electric sharpener realigns the cutting edge easily and quickly. Amazon.com Review The Chef's Choice Diamond Hone sharpener uses high-speed orbiting diamond-coated plates to maintain razor-sharp edges on your kitchen, pocket, and filet knives. Powerful magnets hold the blade at the proper angle while you pull the blade through the grooves. Sharpening is a quick two-step process: The first stage sharpens the blade by putting the correct angle on the edge. The second hones it smooth and even. While grinding wheels can destroy a blade's temper by generating a lot of heat, the blades stay cool with this sharpener. Do a whole drawer of knives in less time than it takes to drive to and from a professional knife sharpener's shop. This sharpener cleans up with a damp cloth and doesn't need lubrication or other maintenance. --Dale Steinke Customer Reviews Fast, easy, very good results! Date: 2004-05-24 | Rating: 5 I have been sharpening knives for over 45 years and this is the fastest, easiest way to get an excellent multi-angle edge on ALL of your knives. I orginally purchased a Model 300 about 12 years ago. The 310 is much better because it sharpens all of the way to the handle, a big issue with small blade pocket knives. If you like sharp knives and either do not have the skill or the time to do it by hand get yourself one of these. It does the job just fine Date: 2000-12-08 | Rating: 5 I have had this sharpener for several years and am quite satisfied with it. When you sharpen your knives for the first time, it takes many repetitions with both wheels, but you get a very sharp edge. After "setting up" your knives with the first sharpening, you'll find it fairly easy and quick to resharpen every few months. I'd recommend it if you want to get good sharp edges but don't want to spend the extra $ for the top of the line sharpeners. outstanding performance Date: 2007-03-08 | Rating: 5 The Chef's Choice 310 is an outstanding home knife sharpener for its price. Very good value. My wife's knife are sharper now than they were when she bought them. Be sure to follow instructions on first time sharpening so the blade angles can be set. Simple operation, very good results Date: 2009-05-30 | Rating: 5 I have a small collection of not very expensive knives ... chef knife, slicer, boning knife, santoku knife, assorted paring knives. Before each use, they get treated to a few strokes with a sharpening steel. Always thought they were pretty sharp. The difference after being sharpened on the 310 was very significant. The test was slicing tomatoes thinly and they all worked much better than before. Operation is simple. Felt slightly awkward on the 1st knife, but you get the feel of it pretty quickly, and once you do, the process goes very smoothly. With a product like this, who needs to spend a fortune on knives? Some time ago I bought a KitchenAid santoku knife at Walmart for ... I'm going to say ... $15. First use was a disappointment and it's been sitting idle since. Ran it through the 310 and now it's a winner ... Superb, but consider the next model up IF... Date: 2000-06-29 | Rating: 4 If you're anything like us, you probably spent a lot of money on your knives a while back but secretly ask yourself "why did I bother?" because they just don't special anymore. That's because they've never been as sharp as when you bought them - something this gizmo can DEFINITELY change.This is a superb knife sharpener - Cooks Magazine rated the Chefs Choice absolutely the best electric model. It puts the kind of edge on your old knives that makes you realize you'd forgotten the true meaning of "sharp". There's only one flaw in their basic model, though. If your knives have gotten very dull, or you want to be a hero once in a while and put a better-than-new edge on a friend's knives, buy the model 110 instead. That model adds a heavier "grinder" blade (seen on the far left of sharpener in the picture) that can take off more metal quicly while creating the basic, third bevel on their "trizor" edge. Once you have that 3-beveled edge, touch-ups with the lighter grinding wheels seem to keep the knife sharp indefinitely.You never need this more than once for all but the most neglected knife, but when you do it's nice to have. I've used it to sharpen a cheap fish fileting knife we bought while camping that turned out to be so thick and dull you could barely cut cheese. Now you could shave with it...

Chef's Choice 100W Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener, White

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $79.99
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Features - Orbiting motion hones knives to true razor sharpness - Three stages: presharpen, sharpen, hone for razor edge - Magnetic guides hold blade at proper sharpening angle; no need to press down - 100 percent diamond abrasives sharpen carbon and stainless-steel knives - 2-year warranty against defects Product Description This professional, electric knife sharpener safely and quickly gives kitchen, sports and pocket knives an incredibly sharp, longer-lasting edge with no guesswork. Patented three-stage process, 100% diamond abrasives and fool-proof BiLevel?? magnetic guides create razor-sharp Trizor?? edges. Sharpens the entire edge of kitchen, fishing, hunting and pocket-knives. Safe for quality knives. Acclaimed worldwide by serious cooks and renowned chefs. Two year limited warranty. Assembled in the U.S.A. Amazon.com Review This widely praised electric sharpener is so simple to use that knives practically sharpen themselves. It puts a professional-style edge on any kitchen or sporting knife (except serrated knives). Because magnetic guides hold the blade at the proper angle, no guesswork is involved. You simply grip your knife loosely and pull it lightly through the sharpener's slots without pressing down. Key to this knife sharpener's performance are its three stages: presharpening to eliminate the old edge, sharpening to put on a new edge, and honing to polish the blade to a razor edge. These three stages create different bevels, putting a "shoulder" on an edge instead of sharpening with a single bevel. The shoulder strengthens the edge so it lasts longer. For each stage there is a pair of slots, and the sharpening and honing slots use 100 percent diamond abrasives for hardness. The sharpener measures 9 inches long, 4-1/4 inches high, and 3-3/4 inches deep and carries a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack Customer Reviews If you have good knives and are clumsy, you need this! Date: 2002-04-05 | Rating: 5 I've been using the Chef's Choice for years now. I still use the one I bought in 1992 almost daily. My knives are still in wonderful shape and hold their edges beautifully.The guesswork has been taken out of knife sharpening with this machine. I'm only so-so with a steel and in any case, a steel can't do the three stage sharpening that the Chef's Choice does. Since it holds the knife at the perfect angle for each step, it makes it easy for the fumble-fingered (like me) to create a perfect edge every time! I'm buying one for my daughter now, mine is in perfect condition after more than 10 years and I imagine it will be for years to come yet!I paid over 100 dollars for this very sharpener back then, which was a LOT of money at the time. They've come down so far in price that you haven't any excuse not to get one now! Keep in mind the price and purpose of this product... Date: 2004-06-15 | Rating: 5 Considering the price and results of this product it is a bargain. Yes, it is not for the person who considers their knives collector items to impress friends or those who plan to use their knives for cutting paper thin slices of veggies for the microscope...but it does put a good edge on a commonly used knife and does so quickly and accurately. The suction feet really keep this in place. I recommend it to anyone who cares to have a good edge on a knife and does not care if there is a slight mark a 1/4" up...I saw this as well. If you want something much better for those expensive knives then go for the over $100 units here at amazon! Great for the home Date: 2007-01-03 | Rating: 5 Professional like sharpening in the home at a good price. I love this sharpener and trust it's performance on good knives. The magnetic guides make sure you sharpen the knife correctly so go ahead, run your expensive knives through it; it does a great job. Just what we needed Date: 2007-01-11 | Rating: 5 For years we have been talking about getting a quality knife sharpener and before the Thanksgiving Holiday this year decided to order the Chef's Choice 100W. We could not have been more pleased. You need to read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly and the result will be super sharpe knives. Knife Sharpener Date: 2009-03-01 | Rating: 5 Have used this product for over a year. I skin a lot of deer. Brings back razor edge to knife in only seconds. Highly recommend, worth the money.

Chef's Choice 500 ScissorPro Professional Diamond Hone Scissor Sharpener

From Edgecraft
	Price: $79.99
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Features - Professional 2-step process sharpens scissors without requiring disassembly - Diamond abrasives on conical disc sharpen and hone blades quickly and easily - Patented Magna-Flex technology combines magnets and springs to control angle, apply correct pressure and stabilization - Fine disc develops incredibly sharp edge; coarse disc reconditions damaged edges - Works on household, sewing, fly-tying scissors; kitchen shears Product Description Chef'sChoice ScissorPro Diamond Hone 500 for super sharp scissors all the time! The ScissorPro electric scissors sharpener uses 100% diamond abrasives and built-in precision angle guides for professional quality edges quickly and easily. Sharpens a wide variety of household scissors from delicate embroidery scissors to knife-edge shears, even poultry shears! Safe for quality scissors. No disassembly of scissors required. Can be used for left-handed or right-handed scissors. You'll never again have to waste valuable time and money sending scissors out for sharpening! One-year limited warranty. Assembled in the U.S.A. Amazon.com Review This home scissor sharpener adds a professional-level edge to a wide variety of scissors from household and sewing scissors, to kitchen shears, to fly-tying scissors without requiring the user to disassemble the blades. The freestanding ScissorPro features two sharpening slots, each containing a curved disc coated with diamond abrasives. One disc offers a fine grind to form a razor-sharp edge during the first stage of sharpening and the other a coarse grind to hone or sharpen at a wider angle and add the finishing touches. A patented construction of magnets and plastic springs that the manufacturer calls Magne-Flex technology align scissor blades in the guides at the correct angle and provide the right amount of pressure and stability for sharpening. Since diamonds are the only element strong enough to truly sharpen and hone a blade, this tool produces long-lasting results, even on double-beveled blades. Plus, the rotating motion of the discs ensures high-quality scissors won't distemper. Included instructions teach how to properly move scissor blades through the slots for safe, optimum sharpening results. The ScissorPro sharpener plugs into any AC outlet, and is covered by a one-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde Customer Reviews sharpen your scissors instead of buying new ones Date: 2006-08-17 | Rating: 5 All those dull old scissors I collected over the years, as they gradually lost their edge, are now SHARP. I stumbled across this product while looking for a knife sharpener. Since I was about to buy yet another pair of scissors, I decided to try it. It really put a good edge on all my shears (except pinking, nail and hair - which it does not sharpen). You have to be somewhat careful holding the blade at the correct angle, as there is a bit of wiggle room under the guide. One practice run with a cheap pair of scissors should suffice, however, and it is wonderful to have really sharp scissors again. Lots of them! Great alternative to professional sharpening Date: 2007-08-31 | Rating: 5 This product is wonderful. It was easy to use and does a great job on all my scissors, big or small. I practiced first on my inexpensive scissors but quickly moved on to my sewing scissors. This is an alternative to the expense of professional sharpening. great little scissor sharperner Date: 2007-09-15 | Rating: 5 I am really impressed with this sharpener. As soon as i found out how to tell the difference between knife edge and regular shears I sharpened all of my upholstery shears and they cut like new. I recommend highly but you need to know what type of edge your scissors have and, believe me, it is not that apparent. Chef's Choice 500 ScissorPro Date: 2008-08-22 | Rating: 5 The Scissor Pro is very easy to use and the instructions are clear. The magnetic scissor guide lines up the blade for you. All you have to do is pull the scissor through. When I received it, I must have sharpened 6 pair of scissors. All came out nice and sharp, just like new. I would definitely recommend this product. Great Item, well worth the money. Great product, well made, easy to use. Date: 2009-01-07 | Rating: 5 I'm very happy with this purchase. My wife uses scissors quite a bit for her home-based business and it seems like we go through a pair every other month so we've got several dozen pair sitting around needing sharpening. We tired it on a couple pair and the guides worked great and the scissors were very sharp. Great product, great price, excellent delivery turn-around. This is why I buy a lot from Amazon!

The Ultimate Edge 10-Inch Standard Diamond Sharpening Steel

From Ultimate Edge
	Price: $25.00
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Features - 10 inch by 1/2 inch oval, 600 grit diamond - Fits most standard knife blocks; made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to oval steel shaft - Works with serrated knives; also files glass, crystal, and china - Lightweight, versatile and easy to use - Rugged plastic handle has hanging hole Product Description The Ultimate Edge Model 10N Standard is designed to fit in most standard knive blocks. We narrowed the shaft by 1/4 inch. 10 inch by 1/2 inch oval Customer Reviews Not for a polished edge Date: 2008-09-07 | Rating: 5 I confess to being a bit of a geek when it comes to knife sharpening. I keep all of my knifes razor sharp and a box of band-aids in the kitchen for friends who are unaccustomed to working with really sharp knives. I have found the Ultimate Edge to combine the action of a medium sharpening stone with that of a sharpening Steel. Like a steel, the small area of contact with the knife will straighten an edge that has rolled over as a result of contact with something unyielding. Unlike a steel, the diamond grit embedded along its length removes enough metal to create micro-serrations in the edge. Micro-serrations are microscopic teeth raised in the edge through contact with a hard abrasive surface. The good thing about micro-serrations is they help a knife bite. For example, such a knife will slice through the skin of a tomato without slipping. The bad thing about micro-serrations is they wear away rather quickly and must be renewed frequently. Most folks who spend too much time thinking knife sharpening prefer a "polished edge" which is achieved by stropping the edge after shaping and sharpening with a stone. Stropping (sometimes called buffing) involves removing the scratches (and micro-serrations) left by the sharpening stone, resulting in a perfectly smooth edge. A polished edge is extremely sharp and relatively durable. The edge on a new razor blade is an example of a polished edge. I touch up the edges of my knives the first time I feel them slip cutting into a tomato. For knives I use every day that translates to about once a month. If you are someone who wants to maintain a polished edge on your knives - I would not recommend the Ultimate Edge (or any of the other diamond coated steels out there). For the other 99.5% of the population, this is a very useful tool to maintain your knives. With a few strokes, you can raise those serrations and have a ripping sharp knife. Do this every few uses or just before you start a task where a really sharp knife makes a difference. One final thought for those few who have made it this far. By its nature, the Ultimate Edge will create a secondary bevel (or possibly a concave bevel depending on how consistent your are in maintaining the knife/steel angle). This secondary bevel will tend to increase over time eventually reaching the point where it will affect the knifes performance. When this happens, it is wise to have the knife professionally sharpened to reestablish the primary bevel. You will know you have reached this point when you have to hold the knife at an unreasonably steep angle to the steel in order to affect the edge and/or you find it takes a large number of strokes to retouch the edge. Above all expectations! Date: 2005-01-31 | Rating: 5 I purchased this Diamond Sharpening Steel from Amazon and have used it for a couple of days. It really works superb and overall performance is above all expectations. It not only realigns the edge but sharpens it as well. I.e. it removes material (steel) in infinitesimal amount that accumulates on the surface of the tool as extremely fine dust. It takes only a few effortless strokes for simple edge realignment if the knife is sharp or few minutes of work if the knife is dull. But in any case, the result is amazing! Once in a while this Diamond Sharpening Steel should be put under running water for only a few seconds for cleaning and steel dust residue flushes with water. Maintenance is simple and easy. So, whether you have cheap knives or expensive ones this tool is worth the money. The only issue I leave open is durability of this Diamond Sharpening Steel. Theoretically it should last forever but in reality it remains to be seen. Plan on Two Years Use Date: 2008-04-27 | Rating: 5 I sharpen my knives every 4 or 5 uses and find that these sharpeners last about two years. They are the best you can use to get a very sharp edge, but they do wear out. Scrub with a brush and soap and you can extend life. I am ordering my third sharpener and also give them to relatives who are surprised how dull their knives were. Sharpens like a pro! Date: 2008-11-23 | Rating: 5 I have inexpensive knives and this tool made them perform like those used by professional chefs. Only takes 6-8 passes to get a very sharp edge. Definitely makes cooking easier now. Great sharpener Date: 2009-09-30 | Rating: 5 This is my 2nd Ultimate Edge Diamond Shapening Steel. The do wear out after years of honing a fine edge. Highly recommended.

Chef's Choice 320 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $99.99
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Features - Unique patented stropping and polishing stage - Two-stage sharpening for durable, longer-lasting edges - 100% diamond honing; guaranteed to never detemper - Precision elastomeric spring guides hold blade at the proper angle - Totally safe for quality knives Product Description Reclaim your blades when cutting gets tough. This exclusive device sharpens your knives in two steps for incredibly sharp edges that last longer than ever before. First run a blade through the conical 100% diamond-coated sharpening disks. Then switch over to the revolutionary stropping/polishing disk to finish the process. Magnetic guides facilitate precise angular control, eliminating guesswork for perfect results. Works on straight edge and serrated knives. Two-year limited home use warranty. Amazon.com Review When your favorite knives start squishing ripe tomatoes instead of slicing them, it's time to sharpen your blades. This knife sharpener is remarkably easy to use on both straight-edge and serrated knives. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and feed knife blades through the stages. The first sharpening stage uses 100 percent diamond abrasive disks to hone the knife's edge while the second stage incorporates polymer disks to polish and strop the edge to hairsplitting sharpness. Straight-edge knives should go through both stages, while serrated blades should only be used in the polishing stage. The internal elastomeric spring guides hold knife blades at just the right angle to the sharpening surfaces, making sharpening easy. The instructions are easy to follow, and maintenance is limited to removing the metal dust shavings from the clean-out tray once a year or so; no lubrication is necessary for the motor, bearings, or sharpening surfaces. Guaranteed not to detemper, the sharpener has a two-year warranty for home use. --Ariel Meadow Stallings Customer Reviews As easy as cutting warm butter... Date: 2001-08-31 | Rating: 5 Why did I ever use the elbow greese and stone methode to sharpen my knives? I recieved this sharpener as a gift. setup was easy I just pulled it out of the box made a couple of miner settings then pluged it in. In a matter of minutes I was shapening my dull kitchen knives. The sharpening action is very easy, just run the knife through the first slot a few time then through the second slot a few more and with the aid of the electric motor my knives come out sharper then when new. I've used this sharpener 40 or so times now and it still puts a fantastic edge on my knives. This sharpener would've been well worth my investment with just the time I save not having to sharpen by hand, had I bought it for myself. It does it's job well. Superbly Sharp! Date: 2008-02-23 | Rating: 5 I've been sharpening knives since I was a kid, but got really tired of hand sharpening kitchen knives everytime a family member cut through something on a ceramic plate (seemed like daily). I was really skeptical of any motorized sharpener, especially as costly as these are, but most of the reviews were good so I purchased one. I am so pleased. Don't try to use one of these without reading the directions...they have specific steps to follow that are not always obvious, even to those of us used to hand sharpening. And, like others have said, the first sharpening takes a while in order to correct the angle of the blade. Once you're there, you feel a huge burr/curl form on the edge, then you hone, and the knife will get extremely sharp. I have a large bald spot on my arm now where I tested the knives. I really like the blade guides. They're not perfect in holding the blade, but are good enough to give you the idea of how to hold & draw the knife. Some have commented on scratch marks that are left on the sides of the blades. I got them my first try, then realized if I was more careful in holding the blade true to the angle guide, it didn't happen. As a word of warning, if you order one with a metal exterior it adds about $20.00 to the price. White plastic saves you money and doesn't have anything to do with functionality. fine piece of machinery Date: 2007-02-11 | Rating: 5 Worked slick as a whistle. A couple of swipes on each wheel, and the job was done. And done well. Definitely an excellent edge on the knives. Goodbye whetstone...almost! Date: 2009-11-23 | Rating: 5 ...and that is purely because I am a traditionalist when it comes to sharpening knives. I spend a lot of time outdoors and sharpening a knife the old fashioned way is an essential skill for every man...and sadly maybe for the woman whose man won't develop the skill. Even during a stint in the deli and meat business for 9 years, I stuck with the old methods. As often as I had to sharpen knives, only occasionally and with a lot of work was I able to get our knives really razor sharp. Other times, they were only just pretty sharp! Many people don't realize that the most dangerous utensil you have in the kitchen is a dull knife. A dull knife requires more force to do the same work. Dull knives are more susceptible to slipping and combined with the force that moved them, can still produce chilling and even life threatening accidental cuts. A sharp knife requires much less force, can cut more precisely and is easier to control. I bought this device for my son and daughter in law for Christmas 2008. They owned excellent quality knives, but they were sharp only for the first few months after they bought them. After that, I discovered they may as well have used a butter knife because that's the condition these knives reached pretty quick. The knives also suffered from the very bad habit of being stored loosely in a drawer. Consequently they had nicks in addition to just being dull. I was afraid that my daughter in law would end up with a nasty cut. The situation got so bad that instead of sharpening the dang things, my daughter in law would just buy a new knife each year! I used this device for the first time just last week only because I remained as stubborn about my son learning how to use it as I did about my own traditionalist methods. He and a buddy tried using it...without looking at the instructions... and didn't get anywhere with it. I learned very quickly that had I been smart, I would have bought one of these machines for ourselves when we started our deli business in 1994 !! It is important to read and follow the instructions to get the best service from this machine. Starting with the dullest 10" knife and using only the weight of the knife, I drew the knife blade in 10 alternating passes. This very quickly produced the burr sought in the instructions for stage 1 along the entire length of the blade. (Normally, a knife in better condition would need only a total of 2-4 alternating passes to produce the same result.) After reaching the burr stage, only 4 alternating passes (2 on each side) in stage 2 produced an edge on this knife that I could use to shave the hair off the back of my left index finger! I gave that knife one more stage 2 pass for each side and went on to the next knife. This time fewer passes...same results! My daughter in law gave it a shot with another dull knife that would only smush a tomato and produced an edge in only seconds that would cut tomatoes paper thin! She also got razor sharp results on a short bladed paring knife! Once a knife is this sharp, the machine won't be needed for quite a while. Generally, only a pass or two with a high quality ridged sharpening steel such as those offered by Forschner or Mundial will be enough to maintain the edge for months of household kitchen use. This is because the edge of a razor sharp knife becomes so thin that it will "fold over" in the shape of a J during use. The steel straightens the edge and restores it's razor sharpness with just a few VERY LIGHT strokes. The vision you might have of the butcher flailing his knife 10-20 times with the steel to restore the edge is really overkill and mostly for show. The two light strokes should do it...and as quietly and lightly as possible. I have even used the bottom of a ceramic coffee cup or the back edge of another high quality knife in place of a sharpening steel, although the coffee cup will remove some material from the blade of the knife. In just minutes with this machine, we had 8 razor sharp knives and accomplished what could have literally taken HOURS to achieve with traditional methods. If you are not getting the same results with your machine, my humble guess would be that you are not using it properly. the steel in your knife is very hard or they are in really bad shape. Only as a last resort would I fault this machine. We were even somewhat saddened when we were done! Remember to store your knives in a way that keeps them banging against each other. We prefer wood blocks designed for storing knives. They can get pricey if you buy them retail. We managed to pick ours up at Goodwill for $2....a real bargain. They have them every time I go in there. Excellent Knife Sharpener Date: 2006-03-13 | Rating: 5 We have 1 expensive knife and several cheaper knives. This sharpener does an excellent job of sharpening all our knives.

Chef's Choice Multi-Edge Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $39.95
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Features - Sharpens any straight-edge or serrated knife - Works for kitchen, outdoor, and pocket knives - Two-stage system double-bevels straight-edge blades for long-lived edges - One-stage system straightens and sharpens serrated blades - Precise, V-shaped guides eliminate mistakes Product Description If you find sharpening steels a bit intimidating and haven't the faintest idea what to do with a whetstone, consider this manual sharpener. Precision sharpening angle control, two-stage sharpening, and 100 per cent diamond abrasives come together in an easy-to-use design. Safe for quality knives this breakthrough sharpener puts an excellent, longer lasting edge on both straight edge and serrated blades. Amazon.com Review Diamond abrasives in this tool actually sharpen a knife rather than simply realign its edges, as most sharpeners and sharpening steels do. For right-handers and left-handers alike, it's simplicity itself to use. Grasp the handle and draw a straight-edge blade back and forth through the stage 1 guide 25 to 50 times to coarsely bevel it. Then move the blade to the stage 2 guide and draw back and forth 10 times through finer diamond crystals for the second, fine-edged bevel. Serrated blades go only through stage 2. By turning, rollers demonstrate that a blade is properly straight so it is being beveled at the precise angle required. Lightweight but tough, the sharpener is formed of silver and black plastic. It's 6-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches, small enough to take on a camping or hunting trip. --Fred Brack Customer Reviews Inexpensive dummy-proof sharpening Date: 2006-10-21 | Rating: 5 Bought one of these recently to replace an older model that had been well-used. (These do need replacing every once in a while, as the diamond grit wears down.) Thought I'd share some tips here. First, let me point out that the turning wheels in the center are a guide to make you hold the knife upright. The wheels may not be turning throughout your "swipe" if you are using a thin-bladed knife. Second, you should use a feather-light touch when "swiping." The cutting edge of the knife is very thin, and you do not want to push it down in the groove and damage it. Use a long, sweeping stroke, light and smooth. Third, to get the best use of this sharpener, every so often you'll have to clean out the metal dust that collects in the grooves. If the bottom of the groove is silvery-shiny when you look down at it, take a small, stiff, clean brush and whisk the groove until the original gray appears again. I believe that the two slots on this sharpener correspond to the last two (and most gentle) slots on the manufacturer's three slot electric sharpeners. Thus, the first slot sharpens and the second slot hones. The first slot won't be used as often as the second slot. The edge you get with this gizmo probably won't be as nice as the edge you'd get from an expert hand on the whetstone, but it will keep the family kitchen knives cutting well for many years. Professional cook Date: 2000-12-31 | Rating: 5 I work in a major hotel and everybody comes around to use my sharpener. Now I have to order sharpeners for some of the crew. We use to have a guy who used the oil/water stone. But this one is easier, faster and dummy-proof. It puts such a sharp edge on my knives I find myself sharpening knives for my family too. I bought it over a month ago and it still does a fantastic job. I have to have a sharp edge in order to get my work done faster. I can't recommend this toy enough. It's a great investment. A sharpening fiend strikes gold Date: 2001-01-08 | Rating: 5 I'm an avid semi-professional cook/chef and have an extensive collection of knives and sharpeners, including an electric Chef's Choice. I bought this sharpener as a gift and had to try it out first (against my wife's express order). I sharpened one serrated and one regular knife just to see if this would do a good job. Today, I'm ordering another one to send as a belated Christmas gift to my son since I kept the one I tried out. If you need a sharpener, buy this -- you will not be disappointed. It's easy (fool-proof!) to use, doesn't take up space, and puts on a razor-like edge in seconds (OK, maybe a minute or two). If your knife has a decent edge already, it hones with just a few strokes. This is a winner. Great Product - Easy to USE Date: 2001-04-03 | Rating: 5 I bought one of these for my mother in law as a Christmas present. Her knives were so dull that you couldn't cut hot butter with them. After a few strokes, what a differece. Her knives sliced thru a ripe tomato with ease. She has trouble using the simplest of tools(she refuses to read or follow directions), but this was so easy, even she could sharpen her knives with ease. I was so impressed that I bought one for my self. I keep an edge on my good knives, but this helped with some of my old knives that were beyond using on a steel. I definitely recommend this product. Works great Date: 2004-07-31 | Rating: 5 We bought this sharpener (Model 460 Chrome finish) after getting some good feedback from friends and the fact that it can do both regular and serrated knives. We also looked at the pricier electric sharpner (Model 110) from Edge Craft (Chefs Choice). But we settled for this one since we felt we would use this at the most once or twice a month. When we got the 460 we were surprise that it is made of platic and very light. But the chrome finish is good. I followed the instructions and got very good results on my Henckles knives. Also tried a serrated bread knife and results were good.

Anysharp Knife Sharpener

From Harold Imports
	Price: $19.95
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Features - Innovative knife sharpener; easy-to-use; have a perfect edge on any blade - Use on kitchen cutlery, gardening shears, lawnmower blades, serrated knives and more - Diamond precision hones the blade to its proper angle; patented design produces results that are superior to those from traditional steel or stone - Removes only microscopic amounts of metal - Unique round design and PowerGrip suction bottom makes it easy to use Product Description This innovative and easy-to-use sharpener puts a perfect edge on any blade, from kitchen cutlery to gardening shears and lawn mower blades. The unique round design of the sharpener makes it easy for anyone to use. Simply place the blade between the guides and pull through. AnySharp will hone it to a perfect angle, removing only microscopic amounts of metal. It is safe to use with high-end hardened knives as well as serrated bread or hunting knives. The unit's PowerGrip suction cups give the user the freedom to use it wherever needed – in the kitchen, workroom or garage. Simply attach the sharpener to any surface, horizontal or vertical, and start sharpening. Measuring 2 1/2 inches high by 2 1/2 inches wide, its compact design allows it to be stored in a drawer, cupboard or toolbox when not in use. Customer Reviews Better than the rest Date: 2009-05-09 | Rating: 5 I have never taken the time to write a review but this great product deserves all the attention it can get. AnySharp really lives up to its claims. I have owned every knife sharpener from a grinding wheel, oil stone, electric sharpeners diamond and otherwise, as well as an assortment of hand held devices which are all retired now that I have AnySharp. It is safe. It is fast. It can make a cheap super market knife cut like an expensive German knife. Yes the cheap knives may not hold the edge as long but with AnySharp you can restore the edge with a couple of strokes. I have restored old knives to service with this sharpener. It also reaches and sharpens the entire blade better than wheeled devices. I just wish I owned the company or at least a couple more sharpeners for the camping and fishing. AnySharp Global Worlds Best Knife Sharpener Date: 2009-04-21 | Rating: 5 AnySharp Global Knife Sharpener I bought my AnySharp from the Amazon store in the UK. I am one of the resellers, so maybe I am a bit biased, but truly - I have been selling knife sharpeners for over 9 years now - and I dropped my established product for this device. It works really, really well on all the knives tested - Global, Wusthof, Sabatier, and also on serrated blades. In true Victor Kiam style, I liked it so much, I wanted to sell it. Handy Dandy Date: 2009-08-20 | Rating: 5 Got this sharpener about two weeks ago. It is the niftiest design and really, really does a great job. (It's a complete coincidence by the way that one of the other two reviewers is from Bellingham, WA.) As claimed... it puts a razor edge on both my good knives and the el cheapos. I'm about to order several more as gifts. Small but Powerful little sharpener! Date: 2009-12-11 | Rating: 5 Well I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about this little device given how tiny it was. But, given the price point, and the so-far perfect reviews, I decided to give it a whirl. I have several Global and Henckels knives that I received as gifts a couple of christmases ago, and sadly, as much as I cook and have a variety of kitchen devices at my disposal, I neglected to really maintain the knives themselves and they ended up to the point that they couldn't even adequately slice a ripe tomato. My knives were in pretty bad shape I'll admit. I ended up having to pass the knives about 10-12 times each to really restore them to sharpness unlike the package's recommended 3-4. Nevertheless, they were restored to working order, even the serrated Henckels ones! That has always been the major obstacle to me picking any other sharpener is that most of them don't work well with serrated knives. I can say with certainty that this puppy certainly performs well with Serrated knives just as well as my smooth-blade Global knives. Cleanup is minimal as well, the shavings carved off are minimal and a quick shake of the device will shake out any shavings that remain. What really struck me about the device is how tiny it is! Seriously, this thing can easily fit in any kitchen drawer, even the messy ones! I'd wager it's about the size of a 1-cup Pyrex measuring cup, slightly smaller I'd say. Overall, this is a solid product top to bottom. It really feels well constructed and so far the performance is really exemplary. Great little sharpener! Date: 2009-09-29 | Rating: 5 I needed a decent sharpener for my Global knives, and didn't want to spend a fortune. I figured, for $14, not much to lose. Well, the little sucker sticks right to your countertop, works great without having to drag out an instruction book every time (like my last Global sharpener with wheels, water, smoke and mirrors), and my Global knives are slicing thru tomatoes like they did when they were born.

Chef'sChoice 464 Pronto Manual 2-Stage Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener

From Edgecraft
	Price: $39.99
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Features - 2-stage manual knife sharpener for straight-edged and serrated knives - Coarse finish establishes a sharp edge; refining stage hones and polishes - Shape-holding diamond-wheel abrasives in both stages; works with any type of alloy - Optimal bevel angle control for a 20-degree edge; no water or oil required - Measures approximately 10-1/2 by 5-1/5 by 7-1/2 inches Product Description Chef's Choice Pronto Manual Diamond Hone Sharpener 464 is the fastest manual sharpener on the market. The 464 includes two stages, one for sharpening and a second for honing/polishing for a razor-sharp, arch- shaped edge that is strong and durable. 100% diamond abrasives are used in Stages 1 and 2, and the diamond abrasive wheel will hold shape indefinitely, and sharpen any alloy knife. Micron size diamond abrasives in stage 2 leave your knife with a super sharp polished edge. The precise bevel angle control sharpens to a 20 degree edge. The Pronto is safe to use on straight edge and serrated knives; kitchen and household knives, pocket knives and fish filet knives. Customer Reviews Sharpen your knives with ease. Date: 2009-08-14 | Rating: 5 Very simple and easy to sharpen your knives with this unit. It uses two step method that puts the perfect angle and edge one your knife. You don't have to be an expert knife sharpener yourself to master this unit. Easy to follow instructions are included. It does what I had hoped for! Date: 2009-02-28 | Rating: 4 Chef'sChoice 464 Pronto Manual 2-Stage Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener I've had some good quality German cutlery for over 25 years. However, the 'factory' sharpening steel wore out long ago. I replaced it with a 'diamond' type sharpening rod, however, I just couldn't seem to produce the type of edge I really wanted and needed. Furthermore, after purchasing some new knives that had poorly ground edges, which didn't cut like I knew good quality knives should cut, I decided to reseach various sharpeners on-line to see if I could find a reasonably priced, good quality sharpener to help me get my knives "back into shape". That's when I came across this one. Even though no reviews had been given on this model yet, I purchased it because I liked the fact that the manufacturer specialized in cutlery sharpeners (of many different types) and that this manual sharpener specified it used diamond sharpening wheels that could sharpen serrated knives as well. The night it arrived at my house I went to work... I resharpened every knife I had in my kithcen (Cleaver; filleting knives; serrated bread knives; 6", 8", 10" cook knives; specialty meat slicing knives; boning knives; and so on...). I began with the dullest of my knives to see just how well the sharpener would work on a knife with a poor edge. Well, it took a few trys and some additional re-reading of the instructions for me to get the feel of the sharpener and to produce the results I desired. The "bottom line" is... this sharpener will do just what the manufacturer says it will do. Those 28 year old German knives are, once again, in daily use - right along side with my newer knives. I'm very pleased with my purchase... I also like the compact size of this sharpener which makes it easy for me to take it wherever want, and that it stores conveniently in one of my kitchen drawers (also, I don't need electricity to make it work). knife sharpener Date: 2009-03-19 | Rating: 4 I have alway's had problem's sharpening knife's,and have tried many different type's of sharpening devises,this does a better job than the other's,when i say i have tried a lot of different one's,i am 82 year's old,so you get the idea. sharp and safe Date: 2009-12-02 | Rating: 4 I tried out my new sharpener soon after it arrived, and was quite pleased with the job it did. Since this is a job I now have to do for myself, being able to sharpen my dull knives quickly and safely is a big help. This is a tool every kitchen could use for quick "touch-ups". Knife Sharpener Date: 2009-09-08 | Rating: 3 It dosn't work any better or any worst than any of the others I've used. It is not a magic bullet by any means but it gets the job done.

Chef's Choice 110 Professional Diamond Hone Sharpener

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $99.99
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Features - Three-stage precision sharpening - Works for gourmet chef knives, butcher knives, sporting knives - 100% diamond abrasive will never detemper - Unique "Trizor-Plus" edge for greater sharpness and durability - Two-year household warranty Product Description Chef's Choice Multi Stage Diamond Hone No. 110. This professional electric knife sharpener safely and quickly gives kitchen, sports, and pocket knives an incredibly sharp, longer lasting edge with no guesswork. Patented 3 stage process, 100% diamond abras Amazon.com Review It may seem like a contradiction, but sharp knives are the safest. With a clean edge, a knife is more predicable and easier to control. If you've purchased a top-of-the-line knife, maintaining the quality of the blade ensures maximum value from your investment. This Chef's Choice knife sharpener performs professional-quality sharpening on any knife, from gourmet knives to hunting knives--even the tips of serrated knives can be improved with this machine (for a complete sharpening of serrated knives, however, Chef's Choice recommends models 120 and 320). For top-quality edges, there are two sharpening and honing stages, which use 100% diamond abrasives, and a final polishing stage. Each stage uses precision angle guides to create a unique "Trizor-Plus" edge for maximum sharpness and durability, while a magnetic pad collects residue so the machine is easy to clean and maintain. While a sharp knife is indeed a safe knife, it's wise to use caution with your newly sharpened knives, as they'll be sharper than you expect. --Laura Cuthbert Customer Reviews Spectacular results Date: 2000-05-03 | Rating: 5 Cooks Illustrated gave this sharpener a very strong review (their best-of-class as I recall) and I reluctantly laid down my trusty sharpening steel to give it a try. Once I got this special 3-beveled edge on our knives I never regretted the decision to switch. What's particularly nice is that the edge returns so easily with a quick touch-up on the finest setting.I've also notice virtually no obvious loss of metal on the knives after many touch-ups, a problem with other sharpeners that can quickly consume your blades. If you want an edge that makes you feel more like a surgeon than a chef, this will deliver.[The only downside is that it's no good for serrated knives, but their newer model 120 will handle them too.] Wonderful! Date: 2000-11-20 | Rating: 5 This is a wonderful knife sharpener; I'm very impressed. I've been a stickler for sharp knives all my life, yet had fallen by the wayside due to the "no time!" syndrome.A few minutes per knife with this thing returned them all to razor sharpness, and 60 seconds per knife keeps them sharp. It even made our one cheapo knive, normally relegated to the back of the drawer, masquerade as a surgical instrument ready to tackle tough-skinned tomatoes.Highly recommended. best sharpener I've ever had Date: 2005-08-19 | Rating: 5 I'm a hunter and a fisherman (mostly fisherman) and have had a devil of a time over the years keeping fillet knives sharp. In order to fillet a fish, a knife sharp is everything. I used the chef's choice sharpener on my fillet knives and it got them almost razor sharp. Encouraged, I went and sharpened all the kitchen knives and the box full of pocket knives that I have received for birthdays and so forth over the years. I have nothing but good things to say about this product. Highly recommended! A must for every kitchen - you can't cook with dull knives Date: 2006-04-08 | Rating: 5 This little 'gadget' will transmogrify the dullest, bluntest knives in your drawer into razor sharp slicers and dicers. I didn't believe it really could; I bought it because I was ready to try anything cleaner than oil and stones - even my diamond hone could not refurbish abused blades to my satisfaction. This machine fixes the problems of those ratty sharpeners on the backs of can openers, the messy and oily hones, the ineffective and tiring ceramic 'V' contraptions - and the user errors. The slots align the blade to the correct angle and keep it that way - the user just stabilizes the knife handle and keeps the blade from running through too quickly. It is that easy! The stages run from coarse grit (for horribly dull blades that you used to cut branches in the garden last summer) to extra fine (to finish the edge or re-align the blade edge after use). Even my cleaver is sharp enough to cut joints instead of bludgeoning the entire beast into submission. Best of all, it sharpens quickly; it is no longer a messy, all day chore to get sharp knives. The only down side is that the sharpener is hard to use on short blades or scissors - although it can touch up the tips of straight-edged snippers. Once you get your blades in shape, keep this machine handy so you can maintain those desirably sharp edges. You can do it! Ideal Electric Sharpener Date: 2007-10-07 | Rating: 5 This is my first electric sharpener. I saw the brand in a Cook's Illustrated review and was persuaded by that and the comments of others here. There is a new, more expensive model but I feel that this one is ideal for my use. The instructions are good and explain the sharpening technique well. I picked up the knack of letting the magnet guide the knife and managed to get the pull speed right too. The result is very sharp knives. The unit is sturdy and sits firmly on the kitchen surface. There is noise from the motor - a whir - and the grating sound as the knife is sharpened. Neither are excessive or troublesome. Highly recommended.

Chef's Choice Pronto Santoku/Asian Manual Knife Sharpener

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $39.99
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Features - Fastest manual sharpener on the market: first stage sharpens, second stage hones and polishes - Diamond abrasives are used in both stages: diamond wheels hold their shape, can sharpen any alloy, and there is no need to use messy water or oil while sharpening - Precise bevel angle control for an ultra sharp 15-degree asian style edge - For straight and serrated santoku and other double-bevel asian style knives - Can be used left or right handed, Soft touch handle provides easy and secure grip Product Description Chef's Choice 463 pronto manual asian/santoku sharpener is the fastest manual sharpener on the market. The 463 includes two stages, one for sharpening and a second for honing/polishing for a razor-sharp, arch- shaped edge that is strong and durable. 100-Percent diamond abrasives are used in both stages 1 and 2, and the diamond abrasive wheels will hold its shape indefinitely, (unlike ceramic wheels which lose shape over time). The criss-cross sharpening technology creates an extremely sharp edge with lots of bite the diamond abrasive wheels sharpen simultaneously into and out-of edge for a superior burr-free edge. Micron size diamond abrasives in stage 2 leave your knife with a super sharp polished edge. The precise bevel angle control sharpens to an ultra sharp asian-style 15-degree edge. The pronto is safe to use on straight edge and serrated santoku, and other double bevel asian style knives. Customer Reviews the search is over! Date: 2009-11-05 | Rating: 5 I am a personal chef and caterer and use my Asian Shun Kershaw knife 6 to 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. Of course that will dull any blade and so far the only good solution was for me to send my knife back to the factory every 6 months to be re-sharpened. Losing the use of my knife for 3 weeks was never fun; I do have a replacement, a Victorinox Fibrox chef knife, but it is not quite same. So I tried a sharpening stone, the kershaw electric sharpener (mistake, I had to send the knife to the factory right after using that), the Wusthof santoku sharpener (not effective enough), a diamond coated steel, built a wood stand for my sharpening stone at the required 15 degree angle (that worked pretty well). And then I found this. I have used it and it is wonderful! The blade is back to factory sharpness and it is very easy to use. Plus I can use it to hone the knife everyday before using it to maintain the edge. My search is over! Thank you Chef's choice. To my knowledge it is the only easy to use sharpener on the market that works for Asian knifes. Pleasantly Surprised Date: 2009-11-25 | Rating: 5 I have never had any luck with manual or electric knife sharpeners and was hesitant to try and sharpen my expensive knives on one only to have the edge completely trashed, which has happened. However I have been without the use my santoku for too long and decided to purchase this item. I didn't expect much, however it was recommended by cook's illustrated so I figured I would give it a try. I got it today and tried it and was amazed at how it put a razor sharp edge on all my dull knives. I highly recommend this product to anyone with Asian style knives that need a good sharpening.

Chef's Choice 300 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener, White

From Chef's Choice
	Price: $59.99
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Features - 100 percent diamond abrasives sharpen carbon and stainless-steel knives - First stage sharpens blade, second hones razor edge - Magnetic guides hold blade at proper angles; no need to press down - Double-bevel edge is sharper and lasts longer than factory or professional edges - 1-year warranty against defects Product Description Chefs Choice M300 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener White - Chefs Choice 0130000 Amazon.com Review This electric sharpener is so simple to use that knives practically sharpen themselves. It puts a professional-style edge on any kitchen or sporting knife (except serrated knives). Because magnetic guides hold a blade at the proper angles, no guesswork is involved. You simply grip your knife loosely and pull it lightly through the sharpener's slots without pressing down. Key to this knife sharpener's performance is the two different stages: the sharpening stage and the second honing stage, which polishes the blade to a razor edge. Those two stages create different bevels, putting a "shoulder" on an edge instead of sharpening with a single bevel. The shoulder strengthens the edge so it lasts longer. For each stage there is a pair of slots, and the slots use 100 percent diamond abrasives for hardness. The sharpener measures 7 inches long, 4-1/4 inches high, and 3-3/4 inches deep and carries a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack Customer Reviews Excellent Value Date: 2004-05-05 | Rating: 5 I have Chicago Cutlery knives. First I used the Steel that came with the knives. After about 3 years, the knives would not sharpen very well. Then I got a "set" that used 4 ceramic rods to sharpen the knives. They did a very good job, but it was a LOT of work. After using that set for about 5 years, I tried a real "cheapy" electric sharpener and returned it after one use. It just did not sharpen. -- Back to the rods. I finally decided to give the 300W a try. It works just great. The knives get much sharper than any other method I have tried and they stay sharp much longer. For my purposes, this is an excellent sharpener. Keeping your blades sharp with the Chef's Choice Date: 2002-08-01 | Rating: 5 After investigating knife steels, oil stones, water stones,and various gadgets this sharpening device is truly a "Chef's Choice". It is easy to use, requiring only a light touch. It does a great job in sharpening your knives and does not take a long time. Another benefit is the price and better still the immediate savings when you buy the Chef's Choice 300W Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener from Amazon. This purchase will NOT CUT into your wallet !! My Henkels and Sabatiers have nice sharp honed edges. Now I think I need to buy a new cutting board..... Great sharpener for the money - RTFM Date: 2006-01-18 | Rating: 5 Several reviewers have complained that it takes a long time to sharpen knives with this gadget. Perhaps, but compared to using a whetstone, the Chef's Choice 300W is blazingly fast. Properly done, sharpening knives does take time. Moreover, it is vital to break in knives exactly as described in the literature that accompanies the sharpener. Other reviewers have said that the sharpener does not perform well on hard knives, but I am using it on hard stainless steel knives and getting a good, sharp, long-lasting edge. I repeat: to obtain optimum results, it is important to read and follow the instructions that come with the product. Great Sharpener Date: 2005-08-15 | Rating: 5 Much easier to use than expected and knives are sharp for a welcome change. A quality product. Great sharpener! Date: 2007-06-01 | Rating: 5 I just received it, read the instructions and then sharpened six knives in about 15 minutes. The first sharpening takes longer because the knife edge must be reground to match the sharpener. I have another Chef's Choice with three stage sharpening which adds a grinding wheel and makes the first sharpening go very fast. It is over 10 years old and is still going strong. I rarely use the grinding wheel so decided this version is more practical and much less expensive. I highly recommend this excellent sharpener.