Chef’sChoice
Chef’sChoice 1520 Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
S
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
See the sources 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
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
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #1 of 14 on our knife sharpeners tier list, in S tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Lacks third sharpening stage, limiting edge retention on modern blades.
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