Chef's Choice Multi-Edge Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener by Chef's Choice Sales Rank: 3992 List Price: $39.95 $29.99 At Amazon on 12-25-2008.

Sharpens any straight-edge or serrated knife Works for kitchen, outdoor, and pocket knives Two-stage system double-bevels straight-edge blades for long-lived edges One-stage system straightens and sharpens serrated blades Precise, V-shaped guides eliminate mistakes Product Review Diamond abrasives in this tool actually sharpen a knife rather than simply realign its edges, as most sharpeners and sharpening steels do. For right-handers and left-handers alike, it's simplicity itself to use. Grasp the handle and draw a straight-edge blade back and forth through the stage 1 guide 25 to 50 times to coarsely bevel it. Then move the blade to the stage 2 guide and draw back and forth 10 times through finer diamond crystals for the second, fine-edged bevel. Serrated blades go only through stage 2. By turning, rollers demonstrate that a blade is properly straight so it is being beveled at the precise angle required. Lightweight but tough, the sharpener is formed of silver and black plastic. It's 6-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches, small enough to take on a camping or hunting trip. --Fred Brack Product Description The Multi-edge is a breakthrough two-stage manual knife sharpener puts an excellent, longer lasting edge on both straight edge and serrated blades. This professional quality knife sharpener combines key features essential for consistent razor-sharp edges; precision sharpening angle guides, two-stage sharpening, and 100% diamond abrasives, in an easy-to-use design that is safe for quality knives. The knife sharpener can be used right-or left-handed and comes with a functional and attractive dust cover. Safe for quality knives Can be used right and left handed Includes dust cover Made in the U.S.A Product Reviews Bought one of these recently to replace an older model that had been well-used. (These do need replacing every once in a while, as the diamond grit wears down.) Thought I'd share some tips here. First, let me point out that the turning wheels in the center are a guide to make you hold the knife upright. The wheels may not be turning throughout your "swipe" if you are using a thin-bladed knife. Second, you should use a feather-light touch when "swiping." The cutting edge of the knife is very thin, and you do not want to push it down in the groove and damage it. Use a long, sweeping stroke, light and smooth. Third, to get the best use of this sharpener, every so often you'll have to clean out the metal dust that collects in the grooves. If the bottom of the groove is silvery-shiny when you look down at it, take a small, stiff, clean brush and whisk the groove until the original gray appears again. I believe that the two slots on this sharpener correspond to the last two (and most gentle) slots on the manufacturer's three slot electric sharpeners. Thus, the first slot sharpens and the second slot hones. The first slot won't be used as often as the second slot. The edge you get with this gizmo probably won't be as nice as the edge you'd get from an expert hand on the whetstone, but it will keep the family kitchen knives cutting well for many years. Back To Top Chef's Choice Multi-Edge Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener Available from Amazon Price: $29.99 Updated on 12-25-2008.

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