Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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!!!

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

I had owned a larger Shun for a couple of years and it was getting dull. I asked at the place I purchased it from...not Amazon, if they had a sharpening service. Having none, I tried my wood working sharpening skills using diamond "stones" which improved the edge but a chisel is not a knife and I scratched the mirror finish near the edge. Cosmetic problem only.

After joining Amazon Prime, I searched for my needs and found the 315S to be most suited. It arrived in the now classic 2 days delivery and I went at my Shun. I was able to get it sharper than it was fresh out of the package with a few tries! The scratches are still there but true to the instructions (which could be a little more detailed), I did put a shaving edge on the whole length. The store I purchased the knife at now carries this model! I next went to my non-Japanese style knives and improved their edges too: it takes some time and patience, but it's worth it.