Chef's Choice4609700 Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage, Metallic

I've had this sharpener for at least 3 years. I sometimes forget to use it, and when I remember, I am ONCE AGAIN surprised at the ease to get such super-sharp knives! I'm "all thumbs" with other forms of sharpening, as some of my older knives will attest, but this great diamond sharpener is the greatest. I got on line just now, after surprising myself once again with how sharp my knives can be, to order 3 of them for gifts for our children. The shell may be plastic (which makes it easy to use and store)but it has no part in the sharpening mechanism, and the results are incredible. I wouldn't have anything else -- the electric models aren't worth the price and risk going too far and wearing down the blade.

A breeze to use. I have used the electric version which is great., This version of course takes a little more time BUT I think it is easier to control the finish on the blade. The manual method allows you to feel the moment the blades rough finish has been removed, The vibration caused by the rotation motor of the electric version mask that "tactile feel"From that point you can continue to use that feel necessary to get the edge "tipped" out. The additional plus is that it is so easy to grab it as you are putting clean knives away and pull thru a couple of times before they go back to storage . The electric is bulky and one is less inclined to go for it as a regular matter of regular "tipping" and then storing.A busy kitchen the electric version might best, but for home this is a jewel.(Down 1 star. only a 1/2 if I could do it) I think a bit more weight in the main head would be a PLUS for stability. BTW stability is good.

I'm a knife maker and avid cutlery user. Most of my friends are clueless about how to sharpen their cutlery and they ask me how to do it, or if I can do it for them. I have recommended and gifted this device for years. I've owned it myself for many years. It is very easy to use and gives good results. It doesn't destroy blades like the V-slotted carbide sharpeners used by many folks. The device has two slots, one with coarse and the other with fine diamond plates set at the proper angles for kitchen cutlery. The coarse #1 slot can be used to revive blades, and serrated knives, that have been severely dulled. The #2 slot has fine diamond plates that refine the edge.I use a sharpening steel to touch up my blades during use because I really enjoy the quality of this cutting edge, used by butchers everywhere. But this is an optional additional step. If you're going to use a sharpening steel, don't use one of the cheap, coarse ones with deep grooves. Get one that has very fine grooves- almost a polished, hardened steel rod .A sharp knife is such a joy to use.

It's been a few years since I had my kitchen knives sharpened and they were very dull. I decided to buy a sharpener and try doing it myself. This seemed like the best choice because I don't have a lot of counter space. I followed the instructions carefully and got very good results on my two main kitchen knives. They are much sharper and cut food well. If you are looking for a basic product that gets the job done this is a very good choice.

It really didn't meet my expectations. I can get them mush sharper using a stone.

Great buy, sharpens knives well.

This puts a decent edge on your basic knives. I use it with some pretty cheap (farberware and some unknowns) knives that need to be sharpened often. I did not want an electric sharpener, so I chose this one based on other reviews.I would not use this with more expensive knives (thats why it gets 3 stars). The rollers scuff up the face of the knife pretty good. I am sure this can be buffed out, its not actually scratches but... Not to mention, when you get into better kitchen knives you may have differing angles on the edges. This (and any similar sharpener) is simply not designed for those edges.BUT it really does give a nice edge on basic knives. So if you have a drawer full of lifeless cutlery, give this a shot.

I have tried a ton of different sharpeners on my high end cutlery and this one is just better than most at a much much much cheaper price. Whenever I buy someone a knife as gift, I always buy the sharpener for them as well. Really very good

El utensilio es cómodo y fácil de usar. Las piedras de afilado parecen de buena calidad, no así el cuerpo del útil, que es de plástico simple. De hecho, da la sensación que no aguantará una simple caída de la mesa de trabajo al suelo. Hubiera preferido pagar algo más y que la calidad estuviera compensada en todo el producto.

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Great sharpener. It also does serrated knives.

For years I've endured the dull blades at my mother in laws house. The knives were of okay quality, but the round "knife sharpener" that shipped with the blades was not a true sharpener. The blades were well used and the imperfections in their edge were accepted as something that was to be expected and endured.No more. This year I ordered the sharpener and after the welcomes and pleasantries were exchanged I went to town on all those old dull blades. Within a few minutes, each edge was beveled and honed to a sharp edge and the compact sharpener was relegated to the pantry for future use. My mother in law was surprised that in the time it took to have a cup of tea, her entire collection, including the steak knives were as good as new.

Aucune trace d'utilisation après avoir affûté 6 couteaux crantés inox.Ces couteaux ne coupant plus du tout, il a fallu environ une minute pour chacun.Les cylindres centraux sont à rotation libre et servent à donner/constater le bon angle d'affûtage à la lame lorsqu'ils tournent.