Chef's Choice 320 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chef's Choice 320 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener
Customer Review: Superbly Sharp!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: You really can have very sharp knifes!
Summary: 5 Stars
Tried it out on my two 8" chef knifes, a 6" boning knife, pairing knives, even a few old steak knifes. All were much, much sharper afterwards. Not every knife will be as sharp, but that's more from the quality / design of the knife than the sharpener (cheaper metals and stamped knives will never hold a good edge for long).
Quick to learn (I did read the manual), and after the knives had been sharpened correctly the first time, much easier / faster to keep them that way every few weeks.
I've used a manual sharpener for years (Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener), which does a fine job for a manual sharpener, but if you want sharp, really sharp, you need some thing better.
My wife and I have a smaller kitchen, with counter space a premium. The blender, food processor and mixer all go back into cabinets, but this one will be left out.
Customer Review: As easy as cutting warm butter...
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Dave
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought one of these for my self and one for my brother and now am getting one for Mom. To say the least I love it!. I used to pay $1 per inch to get my knives sharpened and they stay sharp for 3 months or so. Now I sharpen them myself once a month. It take a minute or 2 per knife and they are razor sharp. I have spent as much as $175 on a single knife and have now qualms about using this machine on them. I could have saved a bundle and bought cheaper knives and sharpened them more often. Well worth $100. ThanxCustomer Review: Great Knife Sharpener
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been the old oil and stone method knife sharpener all my life but I have now discovered that this is the best and quickest way to sharpen knives. Did not take me long to sharpen all the kitchen knives to a very sharp edge. My wife thought I had purchased a new set of knives. I am now collecting all my pocket and hunting knives to sharpen. This is a great product. A lot less messy than the old oil and stone method. Much quicker too. I would recommend this sharpener to anyone who is tired of the old method.