Chef'sChoice DiamondHone 314 Instructions Manual
MODEL 314
InstructIOns
Diamond Hone® Sharpener
© 2011 EdgeCraft Corp.
Read these instructions before use.
It is essential that you follow these
instructions to achieve optimum results.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Every user should read this manual.
2. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the Chef’sChoice
water or other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in the Model 314.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
U.S. customers: You may return your sharpener to EdgeCraft’s factory for service where the
cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the electrical
cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef’sChoice distributor or
other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Outside U.S.: Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by the manufacturer because
special tools are required. Please consult your Chef’sChoice 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 polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in anyway.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. The Chef’sChoice
most sports knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, ax blades or any blade that does
not fit freely in the slots.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. When in the “ON” position (Red flash on switch is exposed when “on”) the Chef’sChoice
sharpener should always be on a stable countertop or table.
12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE
THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE THEM WITH EXTREME CARE. DO
NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND OR BODY. DO NOT RUN FINGER
ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
15. Do not use honing oils, water, or any other lubricant with the Model 314.
16. For household use only.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Professional chefs and serious cooks world-wide rely on Chef’sChoice®
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bevel edges on their favorite cutlery. Now with your Chef’sChoice
Model 314 you will share the professional advantage of knives that
are astonishingly sharp and durable. The Chef’sChoice
314 incorporates advanced sharpening technology developed by
EdgeCraft - the world leader in cutting edge technology, to create high
performance edges on all of your fine-edge and serrated knives.
You will find the Model 314 extremely fast and simple to use. It is safe
to use on all quality kitchen, sporting and pocket knives. Please read
this instruction booklet thoroughly before you use the sharpener in
order to optimize your sharpening results.
Gourmet cooks world-wide acknowledge the value of a fine cutting
edge for elegant food preparation. As an owner of the Chef’sChoice
314 you have the means to create edges of high perfection, sharpness
and durability. You will find it is a joy to sharpen and use your knives.
Remember, a sharp knife is a safe knife because it requires less
force to cut.
The Chef’sChoice
multifacet edges on knives of any steel - carbon, stainless, or alloy of
any hardness. Edges sharpened on the Model 314 are much sharper
and stay sharp longer than conventional and hollow ground edges.
sharpeners to maintain high performance multi-
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Diamond Hone® sharpener creates superior
You can easily and very quickly sharpen the entire cutting edge of your
favorite knives, from the tip to the handle or bolster. The highly precise
edges will reward you with years of superior knife performance.
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UNDERSTANDING THE MODEL 314
DIAMOND HONE® SHARPENER
This unique Chef’sChoice® Diamond Hone® Sharpener is designed to sharpen knives with
either straight or serrated edges. This two (2) stage sharpener has two precision conical
sharpening / honing stages with fine 100% diamond abrasives. This combination can
be used to create either an ultra sharp, smooth faceted edge for effortless cutting and
presentations or one with a selected amount of residual “bite”.
The sharpening and honing actions are controlled by using precisely angled guides
for the blade and precisely matched conically surfaced abrasive disks. The sharpening
angle is slightly larger in Stage 2 than in Stage 1.
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 ultrafine diamond coated disks gently hone and polish the facets immediately
adjacent to the edge creating a microbevel and establish a microscopically thin straight
and polished edge. The honing action simultaneously polishes and sharpens the
boundaries of those microgrooves created by the diamond abrasives in Stage 1 adjacent to the edge until they become sharp micro flutes that will assist the cutting action
with “difficult to cut” materials.
This unique two stage design gives you an extremely sharp edge and because of the
second angle bevel it creates, you will notice that your knives stay sharp longer than
those sharpened by conventional means.
The following sections describe the general procedures for optimal sharpening. One of the
important advantages of using the Model 314 is that you can hone 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 commonly be done by using just the
gentle honing action of Stage 2. (See Resharpening Section).
Each sharpening Stage is equipped with elastomeric springs that are positioned over the
sharpening disks to provide a spring action that holds the face of your knife securely
against the precision guides in the right and left slots of each stage during sharpening.
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