#378782 - 10/03/07 08:23 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 08/23/07
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Costco sells a pretty good knife sharpener that is easy to operate and puts a nice edge on the knifes. I think its a majic chef, I do have an older model and it works ok for me.
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#378785 - 10/03/07 08:30 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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The Chosen One
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If you worked in a butcher shop, than you already know that the only thing an electric sharpener will do is to remove a large amount of metal off of the existing blade. Usually reforms the edge in doing so.
From there, it usually takes some human intervention with either a stone or a steel(s) to hone the edge, etc.
I've got an electric sharpener from Le French. It's labeled "Cuisine De France. Sabatier."
It will reform any messed up blade. Takes off a ton of metal. But, for what it does, it does it well. I'd never run a good knife through it, but for your Dad, it would work.
It's not electric, but it is a kit. It's the Gatco "Edge-Mate Professional Knife Sharpening System."
Takes some human intervention, but it does work well. Again, I only use this on knives that need a new edge, etc. Although, it comes with various stones and can sharpen just about anything.
I've used butcher steels all my life. My Great Uncle was a butcher. I just don't damage my knives to the state where I have to re-define the edge. Just a few whacks on some steel(s) of various strengths and the knife is better than new.
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#378796 - 10/03/07 09:20 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of Cooks Illustrated (sort of popular mechanics for cooking) and they did a fairly exhaustive review of the various knife sharpening options. In the end they recommended the Chefs Choice Edge Select (electric) among other things.
Clearly a few passes with a butcher steel is extremely useful as well.
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#378800 - 10/03/07 09:49 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Spawner
Registered: 10/20/04
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i've got a chef's choice and agree with what everyone's said. i made the mistake of buying henkels. they're not bad, but the steel is so hard that they're very hard to sharpen. like parker said, if you use the 1st stage, you're going to lose metal. the one i have is a 3 stage deal. i almost never use stage 1. i'll use stage 2 to create a burr, then take it off with the stage 3 thing (it's a diamond dust impregnated felt or something) then i touch it up with the smoothest stone i have. it's like unpolished glass. this edge will typically last 3 months or so, with frequent touch-up on the steel. it's been a good sharpener. they sell 'em in cabelas.
willy
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#378817 - 10/03/07 11:34 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 08/23/07
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Loc: Wa., Kitsap
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In my previous post I said " I think its majic chef" well its not, after reading the last few post it is the Chef's Choice that is sold at Costco..It has 2 small sharpening grinders, one is made of some kind of stone and the other is a diamond impregnated stone. The guides are magnetic and hold the knife at the right angle making it pretty much fool proof. I believe it cost $69.00...
Good luck, Jerry
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#378841 - 10/04/07 09:46 AM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Escapee:
Chefs Choice....just works for me...They have 3 or 4 models:
320......About $100.00, has 2 "wheels"
120......About $139.00, has 3 "wheels"
130......About $149.00, has 3 wheels also.
Can be bought "on-line" for less.......bought the Model 120 on EBAY for $114.00 and that included shipping.
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#378864 - 10/04/07 11:29 AM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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River Nutrients
Registered: 10/04/06
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Loc: Kent, WA
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There is no such thing as an electric knife sharpener that will not eventually ruin a knife, if it used constantly. They should only be used to put an edge on an abused knife. After that, I use 2000 grit autobody paper glued to glass with "3M" temporary spray on glue at 22' to keep the edge on my knives. However, right now and until they run out of sharpeners, TUESDAY MORNING Stores have real good professional electric sharpener: MSRP: $160.00, now $49.99, "Waring Pro".
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#378916 - 10/04/07 02:25 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Spawner
Registered: 04/02/01
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If you worked in a butcher shop, than you already know that the only thing an electric sharpener will do is to remove a large amount of metal off of the existing blade. Usually reforms the edge in doing so.
From there, it usually takes some human intervention with either a stone or a steel(s) to hone the edge, etc.
I've got an electric sharpener from Le French. It's labeled "Cuisine De France. Sabatier."
It will reform any messed up blade. Takes off a ton of metal. But, for what it does, it does it well. I'd never run a good knife through it, but for your Dad, it would work.
It's not electric, but it is a kit. It's the Gatco "Edge-Mate Professional Knife Sharpening System."
Takes some human intervention, but it does work well. Again, I only use this on knives that need a new edge, etc. Although, it comes with various stones and can sharpen just about anything.
I've used butcher steels all my life. My Great Uncle was a butcher. I just don't damage my knives to the state where I have to re-define the edge. Just a few whacks on some steel(s) of various strengths and the knife is better than new. Ditto to everything. I was so pissed after the Chef's Choice I received as a gift munched my Henkels knives, I went to Macy's and told them what I thought. The lady working there said bring in the knives, we'll replace them, and they did! New knives and they never get dull enough to need anything but a steel. I did buy and Lansky system after watching TRBO use his on the boat and it works great for larger blades. The Lansky does need a human touch. Some grocery meat counters and hardware stores have sharpening service. I'm pretty sure it's a mechanical like the Chef's Choice. Good luck.
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#378920 - 10/04/07 02:46 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Registered: 11/24/03
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I didn't know you could sharpen them, I've alway's just bought new ones.
Edited by Bucket (10/04/07 02:48 PM)
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#378934 - 10/04/07 04:13 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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The Chosen One
Registered: 02/09/00
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Loc: Tuleville
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I didn't know you could sharpen them, I've alway's just bought new ones. Exactly! Much like fishing rods. Use once, buy a new a new one for the next time out!
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#378942 - 10/04/07 04:55 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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River Nutrients
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You guys are allowed to have knives?
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#378952 - 10/04/07 05:44 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Kitsap's Crankiest Contractor
Registered: 11/24/03
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Loc: Poulsbo
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You guys are allowed to have knives? My momma passed away 10yrs ago, I've had lot's of knive's ever since.
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#378990 - 10/04/07 09:55 PM
Re: ? electric knife sharpener
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Registered: 03/27/05
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Chef's choice for the steeper-edged german blades, but you need something with a shallower angle to get the best out of the japanese blades and fillet knives. Shun make a nice electric model for the latter. http://www.amazon.com/kershaw-AP119-Kers...91549199&sr=1-3The chef's choice is awesome for steeper-edged german blades. -t
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