Chef's Choice 15XV Electric Knife Sharpener — 3-Stage 100% Diamond, Gray, Converts to 15° Trizor XV Edge

The Chef's Choice 15XV EdgeSelect is a 3-stage electric sharpener that converts and refines kitchen knives to a long-lasting 15-degree, ultra-sharp edge using 100% diamond abrasives.

The 15XV blends patented diamond abrasives with precision angle guides and a final stropping stage to sharpen straight-edge and serrated knives quickly and consistently. Designed for household and professional use, this compact electric unit makes it simple to convert common 20° factory edges to a thinner, keener 15° Trizor XV edge that improves slicing, reduces push force, and restores dull blades in seconds.

How does the 3-stage sharpening process work?

The 15XV uses three distinct stages to reconstruct and polish a blade. Stage 1 uses medium diamond abrasives to reshape a blunt edge; Stage 2 employs finer diamond plating to refine the bevel; Stage 3 uses a patented flexible stropping system to polish and smooth the final edge.

• Stage 1: medium 100% diamond abrasives for edge reformation
• Stage 2: fine diamond abrasives for honing and edge refinement
• Stage 3: flexible stropping disks to polish and finish serrations
• Precision angle guides keep the blade aligned during each pass

Can it sharpen both straight-edge and serrated knives?

Yes — the 15XV is engineered to handle straight-edge blades and many common serrated edges. The diamond-plated slots rebuild and hone straight bevels while the patented stropping stage helps smooth and refresh serration tips without removing excessive metal.

• Straight-edge: full bevel sharpening and finishing
• Serrated: polishing stropping stage preserves serration geometry
• Automatic spring guides center and control the blade for consistent results
• Works on household and most professional kitchen knives

How fast and easy is it to use for routine maintenance?

The 15XV is designed for speed and repeatability — initial reshaping takes about one minute, and quick touch-ups are typically completed in roughly ten seconds. The electric motor and angle-guiding system remove guesswork so anyone can get even, repeatable edges with minimal effort.

• Initial sharpening: approximately 1 minute
• Resharpening/touch-up: about 10 seconds
• Simple on/off switch and spring-loaded guides for user-friendly operation
• Compact footprint fits on kitchen counters and storage shelves

Will this change my knife’s factory angle?

The unit is specifically built to convert typical 20-degree factory edges to a finer 15-degree Trizor XV edge for improved cutting performance. Precision angle guides ensure the new bevel is consistent across the blade, delivering a keener profile that many cooks prefer for slicing and precision tasks.

• Converts 20° factory edges to 15° high-performance edges
• Angle guides eliminate manual angling and improve consistency
• Suitable for most kitchen knives compatible with 15° edges
• Helps achieve a Trizor XV-style durable, razor-like edge

Who is this for? The Chef's Choice 15XV is ideal for home cooks, culinary students, and professionals who want a fast, reliable way to produce and maintain a finer 15° edge on straight and many serrated knives. If you value consistent sharpening, a compact electric solution, and the speed of diamond abrasives — whether restoring very dull blades or performing quick touch-ups — the 15XV delivers a practical, easy-to-use sharpening system backed by a 3-year limited warranty.