Diamonds happen to be the hardest known material on the planet. The majority of Chef's Choice sharpeners use 100% diamond abrasives which speed up the sharpening process and make it more efficient. They will sharpen more aggressively and quickly without overheating and damaging the sharp edge. No lubricants or oils are required to maintain the diamond coated conical disks. Pretty impressive for a machine that sharpens at the challenging speed of 3,600 RPM. EdgeCraft, the company behind Chef's Choice, have done nothing short of mastering the manual and electric knife sharpener. The goal of the company when they were founded in 1986, the very reason for their existence, was to create THE best knife sharpener in the entire world. They accomplished that feat and continue to top themselves through the Chef's Choice brand.

Features

- The model 463 is the fastest manual sharpener for Asian knives, using a 2 Stage sharpening system for effortless cutting.

- Convert the 20° factory edge of your Euro/American knives into the high performance 15° edge of Asian cutlery.

- Criss-Cross technology uses 100% Diamond abrasives to sharpen in Stage 1 while Stage 2 hones the edge, using micron sized diamonds to create the double bevel blade.

- Incredibly quick and easy to use - don't bother with your protractor or sextant, because there's no guesswork involved!

- The ergonomic handle will fit comfortably in all hands, and slip resistant rubber feet ensure a safe and secure work space.

Compatibility

- Double bevel or Straight Edge Asian Style knives (15° class)
- Santoku and Ryoba Knives
- Asian Style Serrated Knives
- Euro/American Household Knives (if converting from 20° to 15°)