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YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE
The Chef’sChoice® Model 15 from Chef’sChoice® is the world’s first sharpener
designed specially to create the exceedingly sharp and effective Trizor® edge on all
household cutlery.
The Trizor® edge gives you the superior edge durability of the Chef’sChoice® triple
bevel edge while forming each of the major edge facets at 14 degrees (28° total) for a
sharpness that artisans devoted lifetimes to develop the skills required to hand sharpen
edges of this quality.
UNDERSTANDING THE TRIZOR EDGE
The Trizor® design uses multiple diamond abrasives of successively finer grits to shape the
facets into a modified gothic arch to create an edge that has added strength, durability,
and sharpness. The Trizor® edge is made by a three step sharpening, honing and stropping
process but the major edge angle is set at 14° (See Figure 1) for added sharpness and
effortless use.
You will appreciate the reduced effort in cutting and the enhanced sharpness.
Remember the edge will be sharper than you expect.
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHEF’SCHOICE® MODEL 15
The Chef’sChoice® Model 15 (see Figure 1) is a three stage sharpener with 100% diamond
abrasives in the first two stages to sharpen and hone the edge, followed in Stage 3
with the Chef’sChoice® proprietary stropping/polishing disks to create an astonishingly
sharp edge.
You will find it easy to convert any of your household knives can be restored to
factory-new condition in just minutes.
All traditional-single beveled knives such as sashimi knives require special care and must
be sharpened primarily on one side of the edge. You will find you can also sharpen your
serrated blades with the Chef’sChoice® Model 15 by following the special instructions
included on page 10.
The Chef’sChoice® Model 15 retains the popular EdgeSelect® feature, introduced by
Chef’sChoice®, which allows you to sharpen each knife according to your intended use,
such as gourmet food preparation, butchering, dressing of game or of fish. The three
stages can be used in different sequences, for example to give you either an astonishingly
sharp, smooth faceted edge for effortless cutting or one with a selected amount of
residual “bite” – ideal for cutting fibrous food, meats, stalky vegetables or dressing of
game. This feature is described in detail in a following section.
Chef’sChoice® Model 15 is equipped with a manually actuated diamond dressing system
that can be used, when necessary, to clean any accumulated food or sharpening debris
Figure 1. The Model 15 Knife Sharpener.
Figure 2. A typical kitchen knife.
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Bolster
Handle
Edge
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