Chef'sChoice
Chef'sChoice Hone Electric Knife Sharpener
Best versatile sharpener for home cooks maintaining diverse knife collections.
Achieve an incredibly sharp, like-new edge with the Chef'sChoice Hone Electric Knife Sharpener. This multi-stage unit restores both 15-degree Asian-style and 20-degree European/American edges. It expertly sharpens fine-edge, serrated, sports, and pocket knives, including single-bevel Japanese styles. The three-stage system utilizes 100-percent diamond abrasives and patented flexible stropping discs to hone and polish the blade. Precise, automatic knife guides ensure foolproof operation, delivering a microscopically polished edge every time.
$143.62
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
182
/ 467
#182 in Knife Sharpeners
Price vs Category Average
+80%
Above average
Material
Stainless Steel
/ Stainless Steel
Who it's for
- Home cooks needing quick results without manual sharpening skills
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking professional-grade sharpness and consistent edge geometry
- Knife owners wanting to maintain a polished, long-lasting cutting edge
Who should skip it
- Owners of high-end, expensive knives concerned about blade longevity
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an affordable entry-level sharpening solution
- Users sensitive to loud appliances or those avoiding messy cleanup
Performance breakdown
Edge Versatility
Handles both Asian and Western blade angles with impressive, consistent precision.
Ease of Use
Automatic guides remove the guesswork for beginners and seasoned cooks alike.
Abrasive Quality
Diamond abrasives provide a rapid, professional-grade bite on dull steel.
Polishing Capability
Flexible stropping discs deliver a refined, mirror-like finish to every edge.
Build Stability
The heavy, non-slip base ensures safety during high-torque sharpening sessions.
Serrated Performance
Capable of reviving serrated edges, though limited by the fixed geometry.
Key Specs
Material
Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions
12″L x 6″W x 1″H
Item Weight
5 Pounds
Abrasive Material
Diamond
Sharpening Stages
3
Angle Settings
15 and 20 degrees
Grit Type
Fine
Power Source
Electric Corded
Features
- 3-Stage electric sharpening system
- Sharpens 15 and 20-degree knives
- Uses 100% diamond abrasives
- Patented flexible stropping/polishing disks
- Suitable for straight and serrated blades
- Automatic, precise knife guides
- Restores edges on various knife types
- Hones and polishes blades
What customers say
This electric sharpener is highly regarded by serious cooks for its exceptional ability to restore blades to a factory sharp edge. Reviewers consistently praise the multi-stage system, which uses diamond abrasives for grinding and precise honing. Users find the speed and convenience superior to manual methods, achieving professional sharpness easily. The build quality is noted as robust, supporting its status as a worthwhile long-term kitchen investment. While there is a minor caution regarding technique to avoid excessive metal removal, the overall consensus is that this sharpener delivers transformative value, significantly boosting kitchen efficiency and safety. It is viewed as the gold standard in electric sharpening.
Know before you buy
Yes. The unit features a three-stage system that accommodates both 15-degree edges common on Asian-style knives and 20-degree edges standard on European and American blades.
Yes, this sharpener is designed to handle serrated blades. The polishing stage helps restore the sharpness of the serrations without damaging the blade's profile.
Not at all. The sharpener includes precise, automatic knife guides that hold the blade at the correct angle, making it nearly impossible to sharpen incorrectly.
The system utilizes 100-percent diamond abrasives, which are highly effective at removing metal efficiently to create a sharp edge, followed by flexible stropping discs for a polished finish.
Yes, the sharpener is built with a non-slip base to ensure it stays securely in place on your countertop while you are sharpening your knives.
Absolutely. The versatile design is suitable for a wide range of blades, including kitchen knives, pocket knives, and sports knives, provided they fit within the guide slots.
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