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- Best knife-sharpening system Spyderco 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker System *Est. $50
- Best electric knife sharpener Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener *Est. $140
- Budget electric knife sharpener Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Multi-Stage 110 *Est. $80
- Budget manual knife sharpener Furi Ozitech Diamond Fingers Knife Sharpener *Est. $20
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Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener
Best electric knife sharpener
- Sharpens quickly and quietly
- Designed for serrated knives
- Spring guides keep knives at correct angle
- Three-year limited warranty
- Expensive
- Can scratch knives
- Has a learning curve
The Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener tops the charts for its ease of use and sharpening performance. This sharpener boasts rotating, diamond-coated conical hones in the first two stages plus a stropping/polishing disk for its third stage. Compared to its less expensive sibling -- the Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Multi-Stage 110 (*Est. $80) -- the Chef's Choice 120 has the benefit of spring guides (rather than magnetic ones). Experts say the spring guides are better at holding angles, with testers at one foodie magazine noting that the guides are very easy to use.
The Chef's Choice 120 also packs a few other goodies that nudge it ahead of the Chef's Choice 110. For starters, the 120 can sharpen serrated knives as well as straight-edged blades. It also sharpens a little faster; a first sharpening takes about a minute, while resharpening takes about 10 seconds. Still, experts warn that both models can eat away at blades if you're not paying attention, and some owners are disappointed with blade scratching. In another minor glitch, The Washington Post says the Chef's Choice 120's screeching sounds make it "a little scary to use at first." However, the three-year limited warranty is more generous than most. Most owners consider the Chef's Choice 120 worth the extra money.
Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener is tested and compared with other electric knife sharpeners at The Washington Post and CookingCache.com, while About.com offers a standalone review. User reviews at Amazon.com and Cooking.com help confirm expert findings and show how the sharpener fares with extended use.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Cook's Illustrated's review of electric knife sharpeners is based on rigorous tests. Several Chef's Choice sharpeners are among those tested and rated.
Review: Electric Knife Sharpeners, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, Nov. 2006
Writers Joe Yonan and Bonnie S. Benwick enlist the help of professional knife-sharpening expert Frank Monaldi Sr. to test a total of five knife sharpeners -- both electric and manual. The Chef's Choice 120 garners top pick, even though its screeching sounds make it "a little scary to use at first."
Review: Knife Sharpeners that Make the Cut, Joe Yonan and Bonnie S. Benwick, March 26, 2008
CookingCache.com, a website devoted mostly to recipes, also has knife-sharpener reviews. The Chef's Choice 120 makes its list of four favorites as the best electric knife sharpener. Editors say the sharpener puts "acceptably sharp edges on straight and serrated knives" and call the built-in guide fool proof.
Review: Knife Sharpener Reviews, Editors of CookingCache.com, Oct. 19, 2007
4. About.com
With the Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, "there's one less thing to worry about in the kitchen," says Jessica Harlan, About.com's guide to cooking equipment. While the sharpener is very easy to use, Harlan notes "it took quite a few passes before I felt like my blade was sharper." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: EdgeCraft Chef's Choice Electric Knife Sharpener (Model 120), Jessica Harlan
5. Amazon.com
Amazon.com lets owners share their experiences with their knife sharpeners. More than 160 users weigh in on the Chef's Choice 120, with most giving the model a positive review for sharpening performance and value. Overall, the 120 earns a 4.5-star rating (out of 5 stars), although some owners complain about blades being scratched and worn down quickly if you're not paying attention.
Review: Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, Contributors to Amazon.com
6. Cooking.com
Cooking.com features user ratings and user reviews on a variety of knife sharpeners, many of them Chef's Choice. More than 30 owners post comments about the Chef's Choice 120, with the majority saying it's well designed, easy to use and sharpens well. "If you have a good knife collection it is a 'must have,'" says one owner.
Review: Chef's Choice Chrome Professional 3-Stage Knife Sharpener, Contributors to Cooking.com
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