I replaced my 110 with a 120 and was much happier. . Though the 120 is not a
"purist" solution I think for the average person who is not interested in
dealing with the fine points of sharpening technique it is a very effective
solution. The rotating wheels are much, much more effective at material
removal than the 110, so go easy and practice on some cheap knives until you
get the hang of it.


"Neil Williams" > wrote in message
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> I have the 110. It's about 12 years old, but I haven't used it much.
> I didn't do any special testing, I just noticed that my new Wusthofs
> were much sharper than my old knives which I maintain with the CC.
>
> I sharpen my woodworking chisels and irons on waterstones, but
> in the kitchen I prefer the convenience of the CC to using stones
> and jigs. I think I'll go buy a new 120 based on your comments.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Neil
>
>
> "Jack Denver" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Which CC do you have? The more recent 120 series with rotating wheels is
> > noticeably more effective than the old 110 series with vibrating stones.
> > Also, after a long time the abrasives will wear out. A manual system is
> > less likely to remove excess metal and will give you control over angles
> and
> > the degree of polish. However, a CC can give a very sharp edge if used
> > correctly - should be just as sharp as a Wusthof factory edge. How did
you
> > test sharpness?
> >
> >
> > "Neil Williams" > wrote in message
> > news:2AQrc.10501$7y5.8785@fed1read03...
> > >
> > > "Jack Denver" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > EdgePro for a manual system. Chef's Choice for an electric. More
he
> > > >
> > > > http://www.ameritech.net/users/knives/knives1a.htm
> > >
> > > My new Wusthof knive were sharper out of the box than my Chef's
> > > Choice could make my old Henckels. I think it's time for me to
> > > invest in a manual system!
> > >
> > > --Neil
> > >
> > >
> > > > "RPS" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Jack Denver > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > No, what you should do is invest in a sharpening system and
> sharpen
> > > them
> > > > > > yourself.
> > > > >
> > > > > What is a good sharpening system then?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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