Chef's Choice 310 Compact Diamond Hone Sharpener

by Chef's Choice

Product Features

• Diamond abrasives hone blades to razor sharpness
• Magnetic guides keep blades at proper angle, eliminating guesswork
• Two-step process sharpens, then hones entire blade length
• Works on kitchen, pocket, and filet knives
• Suction-cup feet hold the compact unit in place on countertop

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 16.5 x 12.8 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S1BA
• Item model number: 310
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,692 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Chef's Choice Diamond Hone sharpener uses high-speed orbiting diamond-coated plates to maintain razor-sharp edges on your kitchen, pocket, and filet knives. Powerful magnets hold the blade at the proper angle while you pull the blade through the grooves. Sharpening is a quick two-step process: The first stage sharpens the blade by putting the correct angle on the edge. The second hones it smooth and even. While grinding wheels can destroy a blade's temper by generating a lot of heat, the blades stay cool with this sharpener. Do a whole drawer of knives in less time than it takes to drive to and from a professional knife sharpener's shop. This sharpener cleans up with a damp cloth and doesn't need lubrication or other maintenance. --Dale Steinke

Product Description

A dull knife is a dangerous knife, far more likely than a honed blade to slide off the food and slice your finger. This electric sharpener realigns the cutting edge easily and quickly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

114 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb, but consider the next model up IF..., June 29, 2000

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T. K. Schonhoff (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice 310 Compact Diamond Hone Sharpener (Kitchen)

If you're anything like us, you probably spent a lot of money on your knives a while back but secretly ask yourself "why did I bother?" because they just don't special anymore. That's because they've never been as sharp as when you bought them - something this gizmo can DEFINITELY change.

This is a superb knife sharpener - Cooks Magazine rated the Chefs Choice absolutely the best electric model. It puts the kind of edge on your old knives that makes you realize you'd forgotten the true meaning of "sharp".

There's only one flaw in their basic model, though. If your knives have gotten very dull, or you want to be a hero once in a while and put a better-than-new edge on a friend's knives, buy the model 110 instead. That model adds a heavier "grinder" blade (seen on the far left of sharpener in the picture) that can take off more metal quicly while creating the basic, third bevel on their "trizor" edge. Once you have that 3-beveled edge, touch-ups with the lighter grinding wheels seem to keep the knife sharp indefinitely.

You never need this more than once for all but the most neglected knife, but when you do it's nice to have. I've used it to sharpen a cheap fish fileting knife we bought while camping that turned out to be so thick and dull you could barely cut cheese. Now you could shave with it...

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as a professional sharpening or by hand but..., February 12, 2001

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice 310 Compact Diamond Hone Sharpener (Kitchen)

Even though I normally use a diamond sharpening block and know how to check the angles of the bevel, I have to admit, this device is quick and easy.

It gives an acceptable edge as long as you use it according to directions. It is convenient, as it can sit on your counter or be pulled out of the cupboard in a jiffy. So you tend to keep your knives sharp. The problem with hand sharpening is that it is finicky work that takes time. This is faster and easier, so you tend to do it oftener.

A sharp knife is actually a safer knife as it cuts easily. If you force a dull knife, it can slip and make a nasty cut. (The worst cut I ever saw was with a knife too dull to cut wax. It had no edge, but made a nasty, torn gash. The user was forcing the dull edge through wax and got injured.) So keep your knives sharp and in a block and use them with respect. This sharpener will certainly help you do that.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, easy, very good results!, May 24, 2004

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"frazierj10" (Laurel, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chef's Choice 310 Compact Diamond Hone Sharpener (Kitchen)

I have been sharpening knives for over 45 years and this is the fastest, easiest way to get an excellent multi-angle edge on ALL of your knives. I orginally purchased a Model 300 about 12 years ago. The 310 is much better because it sharpens all of the way to the handle, a big issue with small blade pocket knives.
If you like sharp knives and either do not have the skill or the time to do it by hand get yourself one of these.