Knox -

I've had the two-stage Chef's Choice for about 4 years. It works well
enough, especially on a stamped commercial style knife that had no
bolster. On knives with bolsters, it's impossible to get closer than a
1/4" to the bolster, eventually leading to an uneven edge. Some have
suggested removing the plastic housing to eliminate this problem.

I also didn't like how much material it removed. I've switched to a
two-stage crock stick sharpener. It's fast, works extremely well - the
knives seem to have a bit more "bite", and is easy on the blades.
Plus, I like my hands doing the work. I definitely feel like I have
more control. Best of all, cost is 1/2 or less.

Others in the group have mentioned the diamond or ceramic "steels".
But just like a steel, it's up to the user to get the proper angles
consistently.


David

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Sun, 2 Nov 2003 07:14:32 -0600, "Knox Graham"
wrote:

Hello

I'm seeking opinions on the electric knife sharpeners made by Chef's Choice.

Naturally, their ads claim that they do a wonderful job, but I'd sure
appreciate some unbiased recommendations as to how well they work !

Thanks for any help!

Knox G.