Chef's Choice M450 Diamond Hone Manual Straight Edge Sharpener

by EdgeCraft

Product Features

• 2 Stages for sharper, longer lasting straight edge blades
• 100-Percent diamond abrasives for the fastest manual sharpening
• Precision roller guides ensure accurate angle control for foolproof sharpening and razor sharp edges
• Sharpens entire edge tip to bolster
• Perfect for the kitchen, tackle box, toolbox or glove compartment. Dishwasher safe. Easy to use right- or left-handed; Made in the USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 3 x 5.2 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R5OY
• Item model number: 4500100
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,415 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The Manual Sharpener That Really Works! Precision angle guides, 2-Stage sharpening and 100-Percent diamond abrasives ensure razor-sharp knives with no guesswork! Sharpens the full blade edge of fine edge (straightedge) kitchen, fishing, hunting and pocket knives. Perfect for the kitchen, tackle box, toolbox or glove compartment. Dishwasher safe. Easy to use right- or left-handed. Made in the U.S.A.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, May 2, 2005

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Nancy Nangeroni (Beverly, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice M450 Diamond Hone Manual Straight Edge Sharpener (Kitchen)

I've had one of these for a year or two, and it works great. It puts a sharp edge on every (non-serrated) knife I've tried, including my Swiss Army knife. The edge seems to last a reasonable length of time, I don't find that I have to use the sharpener all that often. But when you want to slice tomatoes, you need a good edge on your knife, and this sharpener fills the bill for me.

Now, I'm no chef, I'm a rank amateur when it comes to sharpening knives, so if you're very picky, or a pro, or just very well educated in sharpening knives, then this may or may not be for you.

I've read comments about similar models to this one, and I'm surprised at some people's complaints. First of all, take a minute to read the directions, and you'll be glad you did. Secondly, there are two wheels which you're suppposed to hold the knife against while you draw it through the sharpener. Ideally, they both turn as you draw the knife through, but DON'T WORRY if they don't both turn all the time! They're there as a guide to how to orient the knife, that's all. If you're close, it still works just fine.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sharpener for most knives, November 29, 2009

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D. Lee (Northern, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice M450 Diamond Hone Manual Straight Edge Sharpener (Kitchen)

This is a quick and easy way to sharpen most knives but does not work too well with my vegetable knives - those I still sharpen with a whetstone. Incidentally sharping with a whetstone gives me a better edge but this is good enough for everyday use.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Practical, April 14, 2009

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C. Kramer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chef's Choice M450 Diamond Hone Manual Straight Edge Sharpener (Kitchen)

I love this knife sharpener. It is very easy to use, it works well, and it's practical. It sharpens my knives just like they said it would. :)