Saturday, April 24, 2010

Electric Knife Sharpener: Chef'sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Electric Knife Sharpener.

Chef'sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Diamond Hone Electric Knife Sharpener.

Product Description:

Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Angle Select Model 1520 is the world's most versatile electric knife sharpener designed to sharpen Asian, European and American style knives. This electric knife sharpener engineered to provide astonishingly sharp edges using highly precise knife guides that automatically position the knife. The multi-stage sharpening system features 100% diamond abrasives and patented flexible stropping polishing discs that create a gothic arch edge structure recognized for incredible sharpness and durability. This advanced electric knife sharpener can restore and recreate both a 20 degree edge for European and American style knives and a 15 degree edge for Asian style knives. It will quickly sharpen fine edge or serrated blades; Santuko and traditional Japanese style single bevel edges including thicker Deba style blades; as well as sports knives, pocket knives and serrated edges.

Chef'sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Diamond Hone Electric Knife Sharpener 

Create an incredibly like-new sharp edge with this electric multi-stage knife sharpener. Safe for use with high-quality knives, the unit can restore a 15-degree edge for Asian-style knives and a 20-degree edge for European- and American-style knives. Its three-stage system produces a perfect edge. Precise knife guides automatically position the knife for foolproof operation, while 100-percent diamond abrasives and patented flexible stropping and polishing discs sharpen, hone, and deliver a microscopically polished edge. Other highlights include a simple on/off switch, stabilizing feet, and durable construction. Assembled in the USA, the electric knife sharpener measures 12 by 6-1/5 by 6-2/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Product Features:

Color: White
  • 3-stage knife of electric sharpener for straight, serrated, single-, and double-bevel knives
  • Puts a sharp edge on European/American (20 degree) and Asian-style (15 degree) knives
  • Patented flexible stropping/polishing disks for a microscopically polished edge
  • 100-percent diamond abrasives sharpen and hone; knife guides
  • Measures 12 by 6-1/5 by 6-2/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty.
 
Customer Review:
 
By: Wilbur C. Andrews
I have been sharpening knives for more than 60 years. I require my knives to be sharp enough to shave my arm. This sharpener has done that with every knife I own.

I own a Gerber Chef's knife. It is no longer made. The Gerber food knives had the hardest steel and were a devil to sharpen. Because it was so hard, I could not get this knife sharp so it just sat in the knife safe. In less than five minutes, this sharpener made my old Gerber sharp enough to shave my arm. It is now my only Chef's knife.

The final sharpening stones work like a fine sharpening steel. It makes the edge straight and perfect. A few passes on this final stage keeps the knives sharp. After getting the knife sharp the first time, you should use this stage many times before you need to use the more aggresive first stage.

You must be careful. Knives sharpened with this sharpener will cut you -- I did it twice, and I know how to use a knife. My wife did it once. You must get used to sharp knives.

The advanced mode of using either 15 or 20 degree sharpening is great for me since I have one of those oriental knives that want 15 degrees.

It is quiet and fast. If you want it sharp. This is the one; 


More review: Chef'sChoice 1520 AngleSelect Diamond Hone Electric Knife Sharpener

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Eletric Knife Sharpenet: Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Electric Knife Sharpener

Product Description

Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Plus EdgeSelect electric knife sharpener Model 120: The lightning-fast professional home electric knife sharpener uses completely new technology to create, in seconds, the Trizor-Plus edge, which can be customized to suit each cutting task. Sharpening straight-edge and serrated knives, the Chef's Choice EdgeSelect has twice the power of any other home electric knife sharpener. It's extremely easy to use--anyone can put astonishingly sharp, long-lasting edges on knives in seconds. You can select extremely sharp, hairsplitting edges that slide smoothly and effortlessly through delicate foods like smoked salmon and prosciutto, or, alternatively, edges with "bite" for more demanding jobs, like cutting tough fibrous foods and meats. The 100 percent fine diamond-coated conical disks in stage 1 and stage 2 form the first and second bevels of a durable, arch-shaped edge. In stage 3, a revolutionary flexible stropping disk creates an ultra-sharp polished third bevel and cutting tip while polishing the first two bevels to form sharp cutting flutes that enhance the cutting action on both sides of the edge. Built-in high-precision elastomeric angle guides eliminate guesswork, ensure hairsplitting sharpness time after time. The new electric knife sharpener is so ruggedly built that it is backed by a limited three-year warranty. The unit is compact, and the resilient elastomer feet hold the unit securely to work surface. The Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Model 120 requires no sharpening oils or liquids. This electric knife sharpener is made in the United States.

 Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, White

For all fine-edge knives, and even serrated knives (as demonstrated in the image), the Chef's Choice 120 three-stage diamond hone professional sharpener lets you select the edge to match the need. It allows you to enjoy incredibly sharp edges that stay sharp longer for all knives. And the Chef's Choice 120 is easy to use and lightning fast.

For Gourmet Knives
  • Edges for the ultimate in effortless food preparation and presentation
  • Ultra-sharp, smooth, non serrated edges produced by unique stropping and polishing disk of stage 3
  • Safe for quality cutlery
For Butcher-Type Knives
  • Select the right edge "bite" for fibrous foods
  • Edges stay sharp longer, even under the most challenging cutting tasks
  • No job too tough for the Trizor-Plus edge
For Sporting/Hunting Knives


  • There's never been a better edge for field-dressing game or filleting fish

  • Multi-beveled edges with micro-fluted facets stay sharp much longer

  • Perfect edges for woodworking, paper products, carpets, and more For Serrated Knives

  • Reshapes and realigns distorted teeth

  • Sharpens and polishes each serrated tooth

  • Better-than-factory performance

  • Product Features

    • Electric knife sharpener with precision angle control for Trizor-Plus edge
    • Use with chef's knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, and serrated blades
    • 100 percent diamond abrasives in stages 1 and 2 sharpen and hone
    • Stropping and polishing in stage 3 for hairsplitting sharpness
    • Measures 9-3/4 by 4 by 4-1/4 inches; three-year warranty.
    Customer review:

    Customer 1:
    I have had this model for some time now, and it has preformed without flaw. This particular model (#120) was highly rated in the last issue of Fine Cooking. There is very little metal loss and the edge is far better than a factory one. I think so much of this that I am buying another one for a birthday gift. You will not be disappointed.


    Customer 2:
    I have had mine for 3 months and it's greatest item I've bought. I sharpened old knives that I had put in the back of drawers because they were so dull from other hand sharpeners. Now, it brought to life all my knives and even the serrated knives and the cleaver. My husband is a charter captain, he fillets large salmon and trout that his customers caught He uses the electric serrated knife and had been sending them in to be sharpen, but found buying new blades was cheaper. So, I gave it a try and sharpened 3 sets that were dull. He's amazed how well it cuts now. Use the last slot for serrated edges. 


    Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, White


    Electric Knife Sharpener