Electric Knife Sharpener Reviews
Aha! You there! I bet you’re looking for an electric knife sharpener that’s not only easy to use, but also able to sharpen a wide range of knives in record time! Am I right or what? If I’m right, then you owe it to yourself (and your super dull knives), to check out the Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 130 on display below.
Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 130
Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 130
This device is awesome but you know how it is, like all products out there, it’s not without its share of drawbacks. However, let’s not spoil it just yet. Before we go into the not-so-good-stuff, let’s talk about the positives of the Chef’ Choice 130.
The Positives
See the first positive thing I would like to point out is that the sharpener works, and it works extremely well. It’s pretty easy to use and capable of sharpening many types of knives. Want your set of dull straight edge kitchen knives sharpened to the point that they can even slice off strips of paper with consummate ease? Yes, that’s completely possible with this sharpener.
What about serrated blades? Yep, sure can too. Does it sharpen pocket or hunting knives? Ditto! You know what…I noticed that some online reviews had mentioned that this particular sharpener doesn’t sharpen serrated knives. I don’t know what’s up with those reviews, but Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 130 sure works for serrated blades.
Another terrific thing about this tool is that it sharpens very quickly. You can take a really dull steak knife; insert the blade into the sharpener, and it’ll turn into a razor sharp, slicing-steak-like-butter steak knife within a few minutes. It’s such a time saver compared to sharpening manually using a whetstone which is a real chore, real time consuming and also takes a good deal of time to master.
Don’t get me wrong. Manual whetstone works great and all but it isn’t efficient enough. You work on it laboriously and the result is only a single part of the knife gets sharpened well. Now compare that with the model 130 electric knife sharpener which has the ability to whip up three parts of the blade into tip-top cutting condition.
The end result means you’ll get a stronger knife blade with a much sharper edge as well as better durability. Just be sure to read the instruction manual thoroughly before proceeding!
You see, the 130 Chef’s Choice Knife Sharpener is not a complicated device but first-timers might find it a little difficult to understand the manual provided in the box. It’s a bit hard to comprehend initially so take your time reading it. Don’t rush things and simply use the sharpener without full understanding the operating directions.
Rest assured it won’t take long for you to get the hang of using the sharpener. The device is pretty simple to use, really. Okay basically, it has a total of three slots. Slot one is for sharpening the edge via full diamond abrasive. Slot two offers a really sharp steel edge, and the third one makes your blade supremely sharp by polishing the edge.
In other words, this sharpener allows you use to a variety of combinations for different types of blades. It can get pretty fun experimenting with different combinations, or what the heck; you can even use a combination of all three slots if need be!
So, is it hard to insert your knife into one of the slots? I mean you probably think that in order to attain the best result, you have to insert the knife into the sharpening slot, determine the appropriate angle, then hold it at that angle until the sharpening process is completed. Sounds tedious huh?
Well, don’t worry about the insertion part because the sharpener is already set at the correct angle so you just put the blade into any one of the slots you’d like to use, and be sure not to apply any pressure on the knife. Your job is simple.Just hold the knife in position gently but firmly. Let the device handle the sharpening process.
It’s an awesome feeling to be able to sharpen your knives effectively right at the comfort of your own home. You can pretty much bid goodbye to professional knife sharpening services in your area. Have to say the Chef’s Choice knife sharpener 130 is a little costly, but it’ll save you a lot more moolah in the long run that’s for sure.
The device itself is extremely sturdy and not very loud like other electric sharpeners out there. The small, compact size means you can keep this thing handy on the kitchen top. Anytime you need that steeled edge boost to your blade, just run it through the sharpener on the kitchen top and you’re good to go!
The Negatives
I mentioned earlier that the instruction manual is kind of hard to understand at first. The manual could use a little rework. So that’s a minus right there. Another flaw... you might have a problem sharpening large sized knives. If you have a big cleaver or knives with heavy handles and large blades, it’s not going to be as much fun sharpening them with this tool.
Not impossible or overly difficult of course, but it can be a pretty uncomfortable task. All in all though, this is a top-notch device and if you cook extensively, then you should really have one on your kitchen top. You can obtain as much info as possible about the sharpener including hundreds of other user reviews via the link down here.
The Positives
See the first positive thing I would like to point out is that the sharpener works, and it works extremely well. It’s pretty easy to use and capable of sharpening many types of knives. Want your set of dull straight edge kitchen knives sharpened to the point that they can even slice off strips of paper with consummate ease? Yes, that’s completely possible with this sharpener.
What about serrated blades? Yep, sure can too. Does it sharpen pocket or hunting knives? Ditto! You know what…I noticed that some online reviews had mentioned that this particular sharpener doesn’t sharpen serrated knives. I don’t know what’s up with those reviews, but Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 130 sure works for serrated blades.
Another terrific thing about this tool is that it sharpens very quickly. You can take a really dull steak knife; insert the blade into the sharpener, and it’ll turn into a razor sharp, slicing-steak-like-butter steak knife within a few minutes. It’s such a time saver compared to sharpening manually using a whetstone which is a real chore, real time consuming and also takes a good deal of time to master.
Don’t get me wrong. Manual whetstone works great and all but it isn’t efficient enough. You work on it laboriously and the result is only a single part of the knife gets sharpened well. Now compare that with the model 130 electric knife sharpener which has the ability to whip up three parts of the blade into tip-top cutting condition.
The end result means you’ll get a stronger knife blade with a much sharper edge as well as better durability. Just be sure to read the instruction manual thoroughly before proceeding!
You see, the 130 Chef’s Choice Knife Sharpener is not a complicated device but first-timers might find it a little difficult to understand the manual provided in the box. It’s a bit hard to comprehend initially so take your time reading it. Don’t rush things and simply use the sharpener without full understanding the operating directions.
Rest assured it won’t take long for you to get the hang of using the sharpener. The device is pretty simple to use, really. Okay basically, it has a total of three slots. Slot one is for sharpening the edge via full diamond abrasive. Slot two offers a really sharp steel edge, and the third one makes your blade supremely sharp by polishing the edge.
In other words, this sharpener allows you use to a variety of combinations for different types of blades. It can get pretty fun experimenting with different combinations, or what the heck; you can even use a combination of all three slots if need be!
So, is it hard to insert your knife into one of the slots? I mean you probably think that in order to attain the best result, you have to insert the knife into the sharpening slot, determine the appropriate angle, then hold it at that angle until the sharpening process is completed. Sounds tedious huh?
Well, don’t worry about the insertion part because the sharpener is already set at the correct angle so you just put the blade into any one of the slots you’d like to use, and be sure not to apply any pressure on the knife. Your job is simple.Just hold the knife in position gently but firmly. Let the device handle the sharpening process.
It’s an awesome feeling to be able to sharpen your knives effectively right at the comfort of your own home. You can pretty much bid goodbye to professional knife sharpening services in your area. Have to say the Chef’s Choice knife sharpener 130 is a little costly, but it’ll save you a lot more moolah in the long run that’s for sure.
The device itself is extremely sturdy and not very loud like other electric sharpeners out there. The small, compact size means you can keep this thing handy on the kitchen top. Anytime you need that steeled edge boost to your blade, just run it through the sharpener on the kitchen top and you’re good to go!
The Negatives
I mentioned earlier that the instruction manual is kind of hard to understand at first. The manual could use a little rework. So that’s a minus right there. Another flaw... you might have a problem sharpening large sized knives. If you have a big cleaver or knives with heavy handles and large blades, it’s not going to be as much fun sharpening them with this tool.
Not impossible or overly difficult of course, but it can be a pretty uncomfortable task. All in all though, this is a top-notch device and if you cook extensively, then you should really have one on your kitchen top. You can obtain as much info as possible about the sharpener including hundreds of other user reviews via the link down here.
Chef's Choice 120
Another electric knife sharpener that you might want to check out is the Chef’s Choice model 120. This is also a very decent electric sharpener. It’s easy to use so even if you’re a complete beginner, you should be able to get the hang of using it after just a little amount of practice.
Of course before you start using the sharpener; it’s essential that you read the included instructions thoroughly. This is very important, so please do not skip it. Also you should be happy to know that the instruction manual is well written and pretty easy to understand compared to the model 130 manual.
The 120 model is actually a “3-Stage” knife sharpener, meaning it allows you to really juice up your dull kitchen knives in a systematic fashion. So for example, if you want to sharpen a dull knife, first you gotta put it through stage 1 which is the sharpening stage.
Then there’s the steeling stage followed by the final stage which is the stropping and polishing stage. So it’s a pretty comprehensive knife sharpener and pretty much built to last. I mean the device is compact, sturdy, and the abrasive wheels should last a very, very long while thanks to the spring-loaded construction.
Now, can the 120 model transform your dull knives into razor sharp quality blades? Well, the answer is no. Don’t get me wrong, this sharpener will sharpen your kitchen knives, even the long-neglected ones, but it won’t make them like really, really razor sharp, you know? That simply won’t happen.
It will however give those dull knives you have lying in your kitchen a massive boost, so you’ll be able to slice through most things like veggies, fruits, steaks, fillets, etc with extreme ease. So if you have a knife with awful cutting edges, then the Chef’s Choice 120 diamond coated wheel should be able to shape them up well and proper.
Another diamond coated wheel within the device will give the knives that fine cutting edge. Not razor sharp level yes, but decent enough cutting power that might just get you hooked.
Really, this sharpener can get you hooked. You start sharpening your first knife, you get a decent result, and next thing you know, you’d be testing it out on a whole bunch of dull knives! It can be pretty addictive, especially if you have way too many dull knives in possession.
So how long does it take to sharpen a dull knife with the 120 electric sharpener? Well that depends on the level of dullness. For a moderately dull blade, it may take a minute or maybe a minute and a half to give it a tip-top cutting edge.
However, an extremely dull knife would take longer than that. You probably need to perform 2 or 3 stages a few times to liven up an extremely dull knife. And don’t you worry about determining the right angle for sharpening a knife.
The device has that all set up so no guesswork involved. Just draw the blade through the slot lightly without pausing and without putting too much pressure on the blade. This approach will help you sharpen a knife without damaging it. The process is very simple really; just remember to read the documentation thoroughly before you start messing around with the device.
Alright, I’m gonna place a link right down below so you can find out more about the product; order it online, read more feedback, etc.
Of course before you start using the sharpener; it’s essential that you read the included instructions thoroughly. This is very important, so please do not skip it. Also you should be happy to know that the instruction manual is well written and pretty easy to understand compared to the model 130 manual.
The 120 model is actually a “3-Stage” knife sharpener, meaning it allows you to really juice up your dull kitchen knives in a systematic fashion. So for example, if you want to sharpen a dull knife, first you gotta put it through stage 1 which is the sharpening stage.
Then there’s the steeling stage followed by the final stage which is the stropping and polishing stage. So it’s a pretty comprehensive knife sharpener and pretty much built to last. I mean the device is compact, sturdy, and the abrasive wheels should last a very, very long while thanks to the spring-loaded construction.
Now, can the 120 model transform your dull knives into razor sharp quality blades? Well, the answer is no. Don’t get me wrong, this sharpener will sharpen your kitchen knives, even the long-neglected ones, but it won’t make them like really, really razor sharp, you know? That simply won’t happen.
It will however give those dull knives you have lying in your kitchen a massive boost, so you’ll be able to slice through most things like veggies, fruits, steaks, fillets, etc with extreme ease. So if you have a knife with awful cutting edges, then the Chef’s Choice 120 diamond coated wheel should be able to shape them up well and proper.
Another diamond coated wheel within the device will give the knives that fine cutting edge. Not razor sharp level yes, but decent enough cutting power that might just get you hooked.
Really, this sharpener can get you hooked. You start sharpening your first knife, you get a decent result, and next thing you know, you’d be testing it out on a whole bunch of dull knives! It can be pretty addictive, especially if you have way too many dull knives in possession.
So how long does it take to sharpen a dull knife with the 120 electric sharpener? Well that depends on the level of dullness. For a moderately dull blade, it may take a minute or maybe a minute and a half to give it a tip-top cutting edge.
However, an extremely dull knife would take longer than that. You probably need to perform 2 or 3 stages a few times to liven up an extremely dull knife. And don’t you worry about determining the right angle for sharpening a knife.
The device has that all set up so no guesswork involved. Just draw the blade through the slot lightly without pausing and without putting too much pressure on the blade. This approach will help you sharpen a knife without damaging it. The process is very simple really; just remember to read the documentation thoroughly before you start messing around with the device.
Alright, I’m gonna place a link right down below so you can find out more about the product; order it online, read more feedback, etc.
Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener 300 Diamond Hone
The previous two Chefs Choice knife sharpener models are considered top-of the-line so if they’re out of your budget, then you might want to have a look at the following model.
This Chefs Choice Diamond Hone 300 is much cheaper than the 130 and 120 models so it doesn’t offer as much power or features. Still, the 300 is good enough in its own right, especially for the average user. The 300 takes a bit longer to sharpen a blade so don’t become discouraged on your maiden attempt.
Keep in mind that you gotta match the knife edge with the sharpener so the re-grounding process takes a bit of time. It’s a different scenario if you’re using the pricier models which have the 3-Stage sharpening system that offers super quick sharpening even on the first attempt.
With this particular model, you have to be a little more patient. It takes time to properly hone your knives the first time around. You have to perform almost a couple of dozens of passes per side in the first slot. This process is crucial for smoothing both sides of the blade.
Once you’re done with the first slot, you move on to slot number two and perform another 10 passes. You might even want to alternate between the two stages to further refine the edge of the blade. The alternating approach helps give the edge a little bit more sharpness.
As I said, the first attempt takes time. Once you’ve obtained the right edge, you don’t have to go through such lengthy process again. Just a few passes would suffice for maintaining that sharp edge. For best results, don’t apply too much pressure and draw the knife through the slot in a smooth fashion.
The Chef’s Choice knife sharpener 300 diamond hone offers pretty good sharpening power; just don’t expect results as good as the top-of-the-line models. It can be used to sharpen a wide range of knives but if it’s a serrated blade you wish to sharpen, forget about it. This model doesn’t work on serrated blades.
So yes, it’s a little tedious to use in the beginning and the motor is a tad loud and heats up rather quickly. However all things considered, this unit is better than many manual sharpeners out there and decent enough for the price. Follow this blue link to get the best offer.
Keep in mind that you gotta match the knife edge with the sharpener so the re-grounding process takes a bit of time. It’s a different scenario if you’re using the pricier models which have the 3-Stage sharpening system that offers super quick sharpening even on the first attempt.
With this particular model, you have to be a little more patient. It takes time to properly hone your knives the first time around. You have to perform almost a couple of dozens of passes per side in the first slot. This process is crucial for smoothing both sides of the blade.
Once you’re done with the first slot, you move on to slot number two and perform another 10 passes. You might even want to alternate between the two stages to further refine the edge of the blade. The alternating approach helps give the edge a little bit more sharpness.
As I said, the first attempt takes time. Once you’ve obtained the right edge, you don’t have to go through such lengthy process again. Just a few passes would suffice for maintaining that sharp edge. For best results, don’t apply too much pressure and draw the knife through the slot in a smooth fashion.
The Chef’s Choice knife sharpener 300 diamond hone offers pretty good sharpening power; just don’t expect results as good as the top-of-the-line models. It can be used to sharpen a wide range of knives but if it’s a serrated blade you wish to sharpen, forget about it. This model doesn’t work on serrated blades.
So yes, it’s a little tedious to use in the beginning and the motor is a tad loud and heats up rather quickly. However all things considered, this unit is better than many manual sharpeners out there and decent enough for the price. Follow this blue link to get the best offer.
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