All ChefsChoice sharpeners use 100% diamond abrasives; the hardest known material, which sharpens any alloy faster, more efficiently, and will never detemper the edge.

Sharpens the entire cutting edge

100% diamond abrasives for superior results

Two stage sharpening

For pocket, fillet and kitchen knives

Safe for quality knives, never detempers

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This is a superb knife sharpener - Cooks Magazine rated the Chefs Choice absolutely the best electric model. It puts the kind of edge on your old knives that makes you realize you'd forgotten the true meaning of "sharp".

There's only one flaw in their basic model, though. If your knives have gotten very dull, or you want to be a hero once in a while and put a better-than-new edge on a friend's knives, buy the model 110 instead. That model adds a heavier "grinder" blade (seen on the far left of sharpener in the picture) that can take off more metal quicly while creating the basic, third bevel on their "trizor" edge. Once you have that 3-beveled edge, touch-ups with the lighter grinding wheels seem to keep the knife sharp indefinitely.

You never need this more than once for all but the most neglected knife, but when you do it's nice to have. I've used it to sharpen a cheap fish fileting knife we bought while camping that turned out to be so thick and dull you could barely cut cheese. Now you could shave with it...

33 of 35 found the following review helpful:

Not as good as a professional sharpening or by hand but...Feb 12, 2001
By Joanna Daneman
Even though I normally use a diamond sharpening block and know how to check the angles of the bevel, I have to admit, this device is quick and easy.

It gives an acceptable edge as long as you use it according to directions. It is convenient, as it can sit on your counter or be pulled out of the cupboard in a jiffy. So you tend to keep your knives sharp. The problem with hand sharpening is that it is finicky work that takes time. This is faster and easier, so you tend to do it oftener.

A sharp knife is actually a safer knife as it cuts easily. If you force a dull knife, it can slip and make a nasty cut. (The worst cut I ever saw was with a knife too dull to cut wax. It had no edge, but made a nasty, torn gash. The user was forcing the dull edge through wax and got injured.) So keep your knives sharp and in a block and use them with respect. This sharpener will certainly help you do that.

22 of 22 found the following review helpful:

Fast, easy, very good results!May 24, 2004

I have been sharpening knives for over 45 years and this is the fastest, easiest way to get an excellent multi-angle edge on ALL of your knives. I orginally purchased a Model 300 about 12 years ago. The 310 is much better because it sharpens all of the way to the handle, a big issue with small blade pocket knives.
If you like sharp knives and either do not have the skill or the time to do it by hand get yourself one of these.

26 of 29 found the following review helpful:

It does the job just fineDec 08, 2000
By Geoff Dolman
I have had this sharpener for several years and am quite satisfied with it. When you sharpen your knives for the first time, it takes many repetitions with both wheels, but you get a very sharp edge. After "setting up" your knives with the first sharpening, you'll find it fairly easy and quick to resharpen every few months. I'd recommend it if you want to get good sharp edges but don't want to spend the extra $ for the top of the line sharpeners.

7 of 8 found the following review helpful:

outstanding performanceMar 08, 2007
By J. Heath
The Chef's Choice 310 is an outstanding home knife sharpener for its price. Very good value. My wife's knife are sharper now than they were when she bought them. Be sure to follow instructions on first time sharpening so the blade angles can be set.

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