Chef’sChoice 290 Knife Sharpeners AngleSelect Hybrid 15 and 20-Degree Diamond Hone, 3-Stage, Black

This brand sells about 30 different electric knife sharpeners. I spent many hours comparing them before I picked this one to buy. Most models sharpen at either 15 degrees or 20 degrees, but not both. Older US or European kitchen, pocket or hunting knifes are 20 degrees. Asian knifes are 15 degrees. Practically all newer kitchen knifes are 15 degrees. I wanted the ability to sharpen both. This model, the Chef's Choice 290 does both 15 and 20 degrees and does it very well. I have a set of 8 Victorinox knifes. Some have been used a lot and needed sharpening while a 10 inch Chef's knife and a 6 inch filleting knife have never been used. Victorinox is known for their knives sharpness. In only a minute or two each I was able to make the worn knifes and as sharp as the new ones. They sliced a sheet of paper like a razor blade. If you purchase this sharpener I'm certain you will be more than pleased with it.

It happens. We have to let go at times in our lives. It happened to me. I had to trash my almost 15 year old Chef's Choice knife sharpener. I got it at our local Bass Pro Shops (yup, hubby and I are ADDICTED to bass fishing). I have about 30 or so Wustof, Swiss Victorinox and Henkel knives. I'm either in the kitchen or cardiologists office.I LOVE TO COOK AND CHOW DOWN.My old Chef's Choice knife sharpener always came through, and put a very, very good edge on my CONSTANTLY used, dropped, washed and dog chewed (Great Pyrenees) assortment of knives. It finally just bit the dust, so I retired it and replaced it with this model. Technology has come a longgggg way in the past couple of decades, and disappointingly, a lot of old dependable companies have chosen the massive one time sell, with NO regard for their companies reputation or future.Not the case with Chef's Choice. Not only does my brand, spanking new knife sharpener meet the performance of old faithful, RIP, so far....it is exceeding it.My husband is an avid pocket knife and blade enthusiast. He sharpens his array of artsy farsty knives with some kind of big ass contraption...that is incredible...but, definitely NOT farm, kitchen wife friendly.This sharpener, not only puts an excellent edge on a good knife....it's easy to use, very little storage space required and doesn't fling metal shavings all over the damn place.I highly recommend this sharpener. And no, I'm not a product reviewer, cousin of anybody at Chef's Choice.....just a retired geologist turned housewife that cooks everything from greens and cornbread to Chateaubriand for guests.

Sharpens knives very well. Unfortunately the motor gets noisy and then stops. I returned and replaced 2 times.

Finally all my knifes sharp . Working great. Easy to use. Very durable, my permanents own the same one for years. Very affordable,light weight, looking good.

It turned it on and it quickly did a good job of sharpening one knife. Turned it off for five minutes. Turned it back on the switch didn't work. I had to switch it on and off several times to get it to "catch" in the ON position.Sharpened the second knife very well. Turned it off. Same thing turning it back on, but this time when I set the knife in the slot it sounded like the wheel came off, the thing stopped running and just sat there and hummed.JUNK!

Works fantastic

Well made.Sharpened cheap knives and did an awesome job on the better knives. I thought I wouldnt mind the manual hone but I do. I think next time I will get more stages. Don't let my poor decision mislead you. THIS is an awesome unit. I can cut carboard easily with my knives as well as get through a tomato skin and make clean thin slices. This unit does work and does it nicely.

PROS -15 and 20 degree angles for 2 different styles of knivesSharpest I've had my knives in 10 years.Cons -Seems a little pricy for the $60 I paid.I've used other knife sharpeners and I thought that I could make my knives sharp, this one has made some of my knives sharper than I've ever seen in the 10 years I've had them. It's kind of hard to describe how sharp some of them got, I guess the best description I can give is that for the past 10 years my knives felt like I was cutting things, I was able to get 2 of my knives to the point where it didn't feel like I was cutting, they went through my tomatoes like they went through air, I've never had that experience before. YMMV.The only thing I don't love about this product is the price, I was on the fence for 5 stars or 4 stars, but the sharpness of my knives put me back into the 5 star category.P.S. The process I used to sharpen knives that were so dull I was about ready to throw them away, was to slowly draw them through the sharpener when until I heard the sound change. When I heard the sound change I would leave them on that spot until the sound changed back to way the rest of the knife sounded going through the sharpener, I repeated this as many times as was needed until I run the knife through the sharpener and have the entire length of the blade sound the same. I now have 2 knives that go through items so well it feels literally like moving it through air.

I have tried so many manual sharpeners that didn't do the trick (and wasted money in the process). I am not confident that I could do a good job with a stone. It is very easy to use and takes no time at all to renew the blade to a perfect edge.My cousin recommended this to me and I am thrilled. My knives are happy again! And they now cut like when I first bought them. I have European and Asian knives. This worked great for both. Even my serrated knives are now sharp.I would recommend this to everyone.

works well

I used it on some cheap Henckels that I have had for years. It quickly sharpened them. It is really easy to use and does a great job. I am not sure why I didn't buy one sooner.

Sharpener motor ground to a halt after 1 pull. Contacted Amazon and arranged for a replacement. Replacement arrived promptly and also stopped working after 2 pulls. I suspect these sharpeners have been refurbished (and poorly at that!).

Pulled a knife through the sharpener as per instructions and after 3 pulls the motor would run but not turn the discs. Hopefully a dud. Will return and try again.Edit:Replacement unit was sent right away. 5 stars for customer service. The new unit operated exactly as it should. Did not stall out like my first one. Knives are nice and sharp again and the motor is surprisingly quiet.Will change my original rating of 1/5 to 4/5. Would be 5/5 if it wasn’t for the dud unit the first time.