Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Chef's ChoiceBrand: Chef's Choice
Model: 4400100
Color: Black
Product features:
- Sharpener safe for all high-quality knives
- 2 stages: sharpening and honing
- Diamond abrasives in both stages create a strong, beveled, razor-sharp edge
- Precision roller guides control the angle of right or left handed strokes
- Lightweight plastic body measures 7 by 2-1/4 by 2 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener
Customer Review: Wake up your inner chef.
Summary: 5 Stars
The set of knives we had received as a wedding gift had grown dull because I foolishly used them on a tempered glass cutting board. As the edges dulled, so did my interest in the art of food preparation. Eventually, I was reduced to mincing garlic and chopping onions in a food processor.
Then I began watching "Iron Chef" and its American cousin "Iron Chef America" on Food Network. The skill of those talented men and women lit a spark inside me. I longed to take that big chef's knife in hand once more and send its blade through a big juicy onion.
It was a tear-jerking experience because the knife was so dull, I could barely cut the onion in half and lop off the root and stem before its pungent aroma overpowered me. Dejected, I finished the task in the, you guessed it, food processor.
While shopping, I came across this sharpener. The explanation on the back of the package was a revelation. Seems concave hollow-ground edges are especially vulnerable to bending and blunting. The Chef's Choice solution: sharpen the edge into a slightly bulging V, then hone a more sharply angled bevel. The edge is now bolstered by the blade, not exposed to the dulling forces of hard surfaces. Made perfect sense to me.
I tossed the sharpener into my cart along with a brand new wood cutting board (yes, like the type they use on both "Iron Chef" and "Iron Chef America").
My big chef's knife needed 100 strokes in the sharpening channel. After 10 quick swipes through the honing channel, it plowed through a big brown onion (the strong kind) faster than I could shed a tear. Cloves of garlic fell apart like tiny sticks of butter.
Now that my knives have been resurrected, I give them a quick sharpening after I wash and dry them, and before I put them away. When the cooking muse stirs, I can get right to work without pausing to sharpen up.
At this price, it can't hurt to find out if all your knives need is a good sharpening.
Description of Chef's Choice 440 2-Stage Manual Sharpener
Chef's Choice 440 Diamond Hone Manual SharpenerHigh-quality knives are a lifetime investment, and should be treated accordingly. Sharpening a knife is best done in two stages, as this device does. First, the knife is moved back and forth about twenty times in slot one (numbered for quick reference). Diamond abrasives remove the old edge and create a new bevel. In slot two, finer diamond abrasives create a second bevel for strength, and polish the edge to a razor sharpness. Bright red rollers guide the blade as you push and pull to ensure the proper angle.
Lightweight, compact, and portable, the sharpener stores handily in a kitchen drawer and can be carried on a camping or hunting trip. The durable body is composed of engineering plastic that simply wipes clean. Designed with nonslip feet and a sure-grip handle for either right- or left-handed users, the manual sharpener measures 7 by 2-1/4 by 2 inches and is covered by a one-year warranty. The tool is not intended for use on scissors or serrated blades. --Ann Bieri
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