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 kniFE  sharPEnEr moDEl 125

The unique Chef’sChoice

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 EdgeSelect-Pro

 Diamond Hone

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 Knife  Sharpener Model 125 is 

designed to sharpen each knife according to your intended use, whether it is gourmet food 
preparation, butchering, dressing of game or filleting of fish. You can sharpen knives with  
either straight or serrated edges. This 3-stage sharpener has two precision conical sharpening/ 
honing stages with fine 100% diamond abrasives and one polishing/stropping stage using  
flexible abrasive disks. These stages can be used in different sequences to give you either an 
astonishingly sharp, smooth faceted edge for effortless cutting and presentations or one with a 
selected amount of residual “bite” along the facets. The edge is ultra sharp and non-serrated. 
This residual “bite” is created by precisely polished micro flutes that are formed on the facet 
surface by the ultra honing action of the stropping disks in Stage 3. You will find that these sharp 
micro-flutes on each side of the ultra sharp and non-serrated cutting edge aid substantially in 
those difficult cutting chores experienced with fibrous foods, meats, stalky vegetables, dressing 
of game or household chores such as cutting cardboard, leather, carpet, etc.
The sharpening and honing/polishing actions are controlled by using precision angle guides for 
the blade and precisely matched conically shaped abrasive disks. The sharpening angles are 
several degrees larger in each successive stage.
fine diamond-coated conical disks in Stage 1 create microgrooves along the facets on each 
side of the edge, establishing the first angled bevel of the edge.
In Stage 2, finer microgrooves are created across the facets immediately adjacent to the edge 
by still finer diamonds as they establish a well defined second bevel on the facets that is a few 
degrees larger than the bevel developed in Stage 1.
In Stage 3, ultra fine abrasive disks are set at a third and slightly larger angle. They polish and 
strop the facets immediately adjacent to the edge creating a third micro bevel and establish a 
microscopically thin, straight and super polished edge of astonishing sharpness. The stropping 
action simultaneously polishes and sharpens the boundaries of those microgrooves created by 
the diamond abrasives in Stages 1 and 2 adjacent to the edge until they become sharp micro 
flutes that will assist the cutting action of “difficult to cut” materials.
This unique 3-stage design gives you an edge of remarkable sharpness and, because of the 
triple angle bevel it creates on each facet, you will note knives stay sharp much longer.
The following sections describe the general procedures for optimal sharpening in each stage 
and then suggest how you can optimize the edge for your intended uses.
Unless you do a lot of heavy duty cutting, you will need to use Stage 1 only infrequently. One of the  
important advantages of using the Chef’sChoice

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 EdgeSelect-Pro

 Diamond Hone

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 Knife  Sharpener 

Model 125 is that you can strop and polish your knives to razor sharp edges as often as needed and  
yet experience little knife wear compared to older sharpening methods. Resharpening can usually 
be done in Stage 3. Use Stage 2 less often for resharpening and use Stage 1 only for the heaviest 
duty applications. (See Resharpening Section).

Summary of Contents for EdgeSelect-Pro Diamond Hone 125

Page 1: ...instruction manual EdgeSelect Pro Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener Model 125 Read instructions before use It is essential that you follow these instructions to achieve optimal results...

Page 2: ...nsult your EdgeCraft Corporation distributor 7 CAUTION This appliance may be fitted with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug will fit in a...

Page 3: ...tting edge for elegant food preparation As an owner of the Chef sChoice EdgeSelect Pro Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener Model 125 you have the means to create edges of perfection sharpness and durability...

Page 4: ...ate microgrooves along the facets on each side of the edge establishing the first angled bevel of the edge In Stage 2 finer microgrooves are created across the facets immediately adjacent to the edge...

Page 5: ...y only a few pairs of pulls in the left and in the right slot will be adequate in each stage if your knife is very dull or if you have been using a sharpening steel to sharpen you may need to make man...

Page 6: ...ess the Power Switch A red indicator on the switch appears when this switch is turned ON Stage 1 If your knife is already reasonably sharp skip Stage 1 and go directly to Stage 2 If you are sharpening...

Page 7: ...nd 7 below Do not move your finger along the edge to avoid cutting your finger If the last pull was in the right slot of Stage 1 the burr will appear only on the right side of the blade as you hold it...

Page 8: ...etail in the following sections Optimizing the Knife Edge for Each Use Gourmet Food Preparation Where the finest and smoothest cuts are preferred in order to prepare smooth unmarked sections of fruits...

Page 9: ...preferable For filleting fish use a thin but sturdy blade sharpened in Stages 2 and 3 Procedure for Sharpening Serrated Blades Serrated blades are similar to saw blades with scalloped depressions and...

Page 10: ...o the right or left and hold for 3 seconds Then press the lever in the opposite direc tion and hold for 3 seconds When the lever is moved in one direction the dressing tool cleans and reshapes the act...

Page 11: ...sharpening with the professional Chef sChoice manual sharpeners if you are using knives at a remote location away from electrical power It is recommended that you keep the Model 125 readily accessible...

Page 12: ...is removed After cleaning replace the cover securely with its magnet in place SERVICE In the event post warranty service is needed return your sharpener to EdgeCraft where the cost of repair can be e...

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