Chef'sChoice 315S Diamond Electric Sharpener for Asian-Style Knives

by EdgeCraft

Product Features

• Electric 2-stage knife sharpener designed specifically for Asian-style knives
• For double-bevel or traditional single-bevel knives, sashimi knives, and Deba-style blades
• Advanced precision spring knife guides control the sharpening angle for foolproof results
• First stage hones with fine 100-percent diamond abrasives; second stage polishes
• Measures 10-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 6-2/5 inches; 2-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 6.5 x 6.4 inches ; 4.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016N9ZT2
• Item model number: 0315001
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,135 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #97 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Knife Sharpeners

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Create an incredibly like-new sharp edge with this electric two-stage knife sharpener. Designed specifically for Asian-style knives, the unit quickly restores a 15-degree edge on double-bevel or traditional single-bevel Asian knives, sashimi knives, and even thick Deba-style blades. It can also be used to create an Asian edge on conventional European- or American-style blades. Advanced precision spring knife guides control the sharpening angle for foolproof results and will accommodate the thinnest to the thickest of Asian blades. To use, simply pull the knife through each of the two slots. The first stage hones each side of the edge with fine 100-percent diamond abrasives. The second stage polishes the edge with ultra-fine, flexible, micron-size stropping abrasives for a razor sharp finish. Other thoughtful details include a simple on/off switch, stabilizing feet, and durable construction. Assembled in the USA, the knife sharpener measures 10-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 6-2/5 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Asian style knives differ from European/American style knives in that the blades often have a thinner cross section where the edge facets are formed. Additionally, each cutting edge facet is often set at a smaller angle. The Chef's Choice Sharpener for Asian knives, Model 315S, features advanced precision spring guides that are designed for the thinnest to the thickest of Asian blades, resulting in a double bevel facet edges each at approximately 15 degrees. The sharpener features a 2 stage sharpening process. The first stage hones each side of the edge with fine 100% diamond abrasives. The second stage polishes the edge with ultra fine flexible stropping abrasives for a razor sharp finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars razor edge in the kitchen, August 26, 2009

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Mark (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chef'sChoice 315S Diamond Electric Sharpener for Asian-Style Knives (Kitchen)

I purposely bought this sharpener that grinds the finer 15 degree edge for all of my knives.
It takes a bit of time to initially change the existing 25 degree edge on some knives but after you are done using this sharpener you will have the sharpest kitchen knife you ever used.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does a fantastic job!, December 28, 2010

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Rachel Ames - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chef'sChoice 315S Diamond Electric Sharpener for Asian-Style Knives (Kitchen)

I was dreading sending my Shuns and my Globals back to the factory for sharpening. I also didn't trust the local shops. I have a set of stones from in Razor Edge Systems in Minnesota, but I was worried I wouldn't be able to get the exact 15 degree angle. So I made the leap on this sharpener. I have run all my Asian style knives through it, and the result was a razor sharp edge - and no ugly scratches up the body of the blade behind the edge (I saw that in one review). MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. THAT WILL BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to slicing, October 2, 2011

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Sonoma Sam - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chef'sChoice 315S Diamond Electric Sharpener for Asian-Style Knives (Kitchen)

Best thing since "sliced "bread. We changed all our knives to the Asian standards. This is one of those tools that actually works as well as advertised. Because we are vegetarian, chopping veggies is a daily chore that requires a sharp tool. This sharpener does the job quickly and efficiently. A good buy.

Sonoma Sam