Chef's Choice

Chef's Choice, the flagship brand of EdgeCraft Corporation, has functioned as the definitive global authority in advanced sharpening technology since its inception in 1984. Based in Avondale, Pennsylvania, the company revolutionized the culinary world in 1985 with the introduction of the world’s first advanced electric knife sharpener. In 2016, EdgeCraft was acquired by The Legacy Companies, a move that integrated Chef's Choice into a massive global portfolio of professional and consumer brands. By 2026, the brand has maintained its position as a primary infrastructure partner for both home enthusiasts and high-volume commercial kitchens, continuing to manufacture and assemble its core products in its Pennsylvania facility.

The brand's technical identity is anchored by its mastery of diamond abrasive technology and precision angle control. Unlike traditional sharpening stones that require significant manual skill, Chef's Choice machines utilize 100% diamond-coated disks—the hardest natural substance—to remove metal efficiently without overheating the blade. A defining engineering hallmark is the Trizor XV technology, which creates a specialized triple-bevel edge. This process involves three distinct stages: sharpening, honing, and ultra-fine stropping. This multi-stage approach produces an "arch-shaped" edge that is significantly stronger and longer-lasting than a standard V-shaped factory grind.

Innovation at Chef's Choice is further defined by the EdgeSelect system, which allows users to tailor the edge to specific tasks. For example, the equipment can be set to provide a "toothy" edge for fibrous foods or a hair-splitting polished edge for delicate sashimi. The brand's product architecture is strategically divided into several technical categories:

  • 15-Degree vs. 20-Degree Specialists: The Model 15XV is the industry benchmark for 15-degree Asian-style blades and for converting traditional 20-degree European knives to a sharper, thinner profile. Conversely, models like the 320 are engineered for the robust 20-degree edges common in Western cutlery.
  • Hybrid Technology: Combining the power of electric sharpening with the precision of manual honing, these units provide a cost-effective solution for smaller kitchens.
  • Commercial Series: The Model 2100 is the brand’s industrial workhorse, featuring a high-torque motor and a replaceable sharpening module that can be removed and sanitized in a commercial dishwasher—a critical feature for NSF compliance in professional environments.
  • Advanced Angle Guides: Utilizing elastomeric springs, these guides eliminate guesswork by ensuring the blade is held at the exact required angle throughout the entire pull, preventing the rounded or inconsistent edges common with manual sharpening.

The strategic value of Chef's Choice lies in its ability to extend the lifecycle of expensive cutlery while enhancing operational safety. A sharp knife requires less force, significantly reducing the risk of slippage and user fatigue. Supported by The Legacy Companies’ global distribution network and a reputation for "better than factory" results, the brand provides a reliable, high-yield foundation for any facility that prioritizes precision cutting. By 2026, the integration of BioCote antimicrobial protection into the sharpener housings has further solidified the brand's role as a leader in food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Inception Year 1984
Functioned as the global authority in advanced sharpening technology since inception.
First Electric Sharpener
Revolutionized the culinary world in 1985 with advanced electric sharpening technology.
100% Diamond Disks
Utilizes the hardest natural substance to remove metal without overheating blades.
3-Stage Sharpening Process
Produces an arch-shaped edge significantly stronger than a standard factory grind.
Chef's Choice
Diamond Abrasive Technology

Utilizes 100% diamond-coated disks to efficiently remove metal without overheating the blade, outperforming traditional stones by providing superior sharpening without requiring significant manual skill.

Trizor XV Technology

Creates a specialized triple-bevel, arch-shaped edge through sharpening, honing, and ultra-fine stropping, resulting in a blade significantly stronger and longer-lasting than a standard V-shaped grind.

EdgeSelect System

Allows users to precisely tailor the blade edge to specific culinary tasks, safely adjusting from a toothy edge for fibrous foods to a polished edge for delicate sashimi.

Advanced Angle Guides

Employs elastomeric springs to securely hold the blade at the exact required angle throughout the pull, completely eliminating guesswork and preventing inconsistent edges common with manual sharpening.

Spécialisations principales

15-Degree Edge Specialists
The Model 15XV serves as the industry benchmark for Asian-style blades and converting traditional European knives to a much sharper, thinner, and highly precise 15-degree edge profile.
20-Degree Edge Specialists
Equipment like the Model 320 are expertly engineered to maintain and sharpen the robust, durable 20-degree edges commonly found in traditional Western and European style cutlery.
Hybrid Sharpening Technology
Seamlessly combines the power of electric sharpening with the refined precision of manual honing, delivering a highly effective and cost-efficient maintenance solution for smaller home kitchens.
Commercial Series Sharpeners
The industrial Model 2100 features a high-torque motor and a detachable, dishwasher-safe sharpening module, ensuring critical NSF compliance and supreme hygiene in professional kitchen environments.
Antimicrobial Sharpener Housings
Incorporates advanced BioCote antimicrobial protection into the sharpener housings, establishing the brand as a definitive leader in maintaining rigorous food safety and high kitchen hygiene standards.
Trizor XV Edges
A defining engineering hallmark that utilizes a meticulous multi-stage stropping and honing process to yield an arch-shaped edge that drastically extends the lifecycle of expensive culinary blades.

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