Chefs Choice Trizor XV Installation Manual
MODEL 15
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Trizor XV® Knife Sharpener
EdgeSelect® —15° Edge Angle
© 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
Model 15 in water or other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in Trizor XV
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 can 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
7. CAUTION! This appliance may be fitted with a polarized power 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.
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9. The Chef’sChoice
Trizor XV® Model 15 is designed to sharpen American, European,
and Asian style 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
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12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR Trizor XV
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sharpener should always be on a stable countertop or table.
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BE SHARPER 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 Trizor XV
16. For household use only.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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The Trizor XV® Model 15 Sharpener from Chef’sChoice® is the world’s first sharpener
designed specially to create the exceedingly sharp and effective Trizor XV
household cutlery. Now you can enjoy knives that slice with astonishingly ease, yet have the
durability of the acclaimed Trizor
The Trizor XV
bevel Trizor
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edge gives you the superior edge durability of the Chef’sChoice® triple
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edge while forming each of the major edge facets at 15 degrees (30º total) for a
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sharpness that matches the best of Asian knives. Asian artisans devoted lifetimes to develop
the skills required to hand sharpen edges of this quality. Now you can with the Trizor XV
Sharpener sharpen, hone and strop to the same perfection in a matter of seconds.
The Chef’sChoice
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Model 15 is designed to place this superior 15 degree Trizor XV® edge on all
of your household knives whether they are European, American, Japanese, or other Asian styles.
Virtually all European and American style household knives are factory sharpened with edge
facets at 20 degrees. Most of the Asian knives, however are sharpened at 15º on each side of
the edge and that has established their reputation for edge sharpness.
UNDERSTANDING THE TRIZOR XV® EDGE
The original Trizor® edge, an innovation from Chef’sChoice® has long been acknowledged for its
superior sharpness and durability. Its uniqueness is the result of the triple bevel design of each
of the two edge facets that meet to form the edge.
The Trizor
facets into a modified gothic arch to create an edge that has added strength, durability, and
sharpness. In the original Trizor
The new Trizor XV
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design uses multiple diamond abrasives of successively finer grits to shape the
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edge is likewise made by a three step sharpening, honing and
edge the major edge angle is created at 20 degrees.
stropping process but the major edge angle is set at 15º (See Figure 1) for added sharpness
and effortless use.
You will appreciate the reduced effort in cutting and the enhanced sharpness. Remember the
edge will be sharper than you expect.
Figure 1. The Trizor® XV Edge is
sharper with the added durability of
the triple bevel edge.
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, edge on all
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The Trizor XV® Edge
Conventional 20° Edge
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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE TRIZOR XV® SHARPENER – MODEL 15
The Model 15, Figure 2 is a three stage sharpener with 100% diamond abrasives in the first two
stages to sharpen and hone the edge, followed in Stage 3 with the Chef’sChoice
stropping/polishing disks to create an astonishingly sharp edge. You will find it easy to convert
any of your household knives to the new Trizor XV
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, 15 degree edge. It is very likely that all of
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your conventional kitchen knives whether European or American brands have been sharpened
through the years at about 20 degrees. However, if you have any Asian design knives, they were
likely sharpened at 15 degrees at the factory; these can be restored to factory-new condition in
just minutes. All traditional-single beveled-Asian knives such as sashimi knives require special
care and must be sharpened primarily on one side of the edge. All other Asian blades are sharpened by the same procedures as the European/American brand knives.
You will find you can also sharpen your serrated blades with the Model 15 by following the
special instructions included on page 12.
The Model 15 retains the popular EdgeSelect
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feature, introduced by Chef’sChoice®, which allows you to sharpen each knife according to your intended use, such as gourmet food preparation, butchering, dressing of game or of fish. The three stages can be used in
different sequences, for example to give you either an astonishingly sharp, smooth faceted edge
for effortless cutting or one with a selected amount of residual “bite” – ideal for cutting fibrous
food, meats, stalky vegetables or dressing of game. This feature is described in detail in a following section.
The Model 15 is equipped with a manually actuated diamond dressing system that can be used,
when necessary, to clean any accumulated food or sharpening debris from the
surface of the ultrafine abrasive Stage 3 polishing/stropping disks. We strongly urge that you
always thoroughly clean your knives before sharpening them. Unless you are a heavy user of
the sharpener, you will be able to sharpen for months or even a year or more before you need to
dress the stropping/polishing disks. Only if you sense a distinct decrease in polishing efficiency
in Stage 3 is there any need to use this convenient feature described on page 13.
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Figure 2. The Model 15 Trizor XV knife sharpener. Figure 3. A typical kitchen knife.
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Handle
Bolster
Heel
Because of their heavy duty and specialized blade designs we do not recommend the Model
15 for the very thick European cleavers or the heavy hunting knives with concave blade faces.
These can be readily sharpened in Models 120, 130, 2000, and 2100. The Model 15 is ideal for
sharpening Asian cleavers and fish fillet knives.
Never operate the sharpener from the back side. Use just enough downward pressure when
sharpening to ensure uniform and consistent contact of the blade edge with the
abrasive disks on each stroke. (See Suggestion 5, page 14). Additional pressure is unnecessary
and will not speed the sharpening process. Avoid excessive cutting into the plastic
enclosure. Accidental cutting into the enclosure however will not functionally impact operations
of the sharpener or damage the edge.
Try a practice pull through the sharpener before you turn on the power. Slip the knife blade
smoothly into the left slot between the left angle guide of Stage 1 and the plastic knife holding
spring. Do not twist the knife. Move the blade down in the slot until you feel it
contact the diamond disk. Pull it towards you lifting the handle slightly as you approach the tip.
This practice pull will give you a feel for the spring tension. Remove the knife and read the following instructions specific to the type of knife you will be sharpening.
HOW TO CREATE THE TRIZOR XV® EDGE ON
EURO/AMERICAN AND CONTEMPORARY ASIAN BLADES
If you have European or American brand knives, it is extremely easy to convert their edge to the
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Trizor XV
porary Asian blades. The edge of Euro/American and contemporary Asian knives are identical
in that they are sharpened on both sides of the edge. If you have any uncertainty about the type
of Asian blades you wish to sharpen, refer to their description on pages 10 and 11. Virtually all
Asian blades are factory sharpened at 15 degrees.
(15 degree) edge. The procedure outlined here applies equally to sharpening contem-
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