Chef’sChoice 1520 Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
Chef’sChoice

Chef’sChoice 1520 Professional Electric Knife Sharpener

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Ranked #1 in Knife Sharpeners
938 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

A reliable and user-friendly electric option that consistently receives positive feedback for home cooks.

Consolidated from 2 independent outlets

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Shorter warranty and faster wear of the diamond plates compared to the flagship 15XV.

Flagged 26 July 2026
  1. Shorter warranty and faster wear of the diamond plates compared to the flagship 15XV.

    Flagged 26 July 2026
  2. Many outlets now recommend the newer 15XV version for its improved diamond system and better edge retention. The older 1520 is considered “overrated” because it lacks the third sharpening stage that modern knives benefit from.

    Flagged 25 July 2026

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Pros & cons

  • Ease of use
  • Quick sharpening
  • Easy to use
  • Reliable performance
  • Produces razor-edge results
  • Lacks third sharpening stage, limiting edge retention on modern blades

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 1 article and 1 video review

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It ranks #1 (S tier) on our consolidated knife sharpeners board, drawn from 2 independent outlets.

Lacks third sharpening stage, limiting edge retention on modern blades.

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