Chefs Choice Knife Sharpener

The test of this machine came when I pulled out two of my favorite 8 inch chef knives that I've had for a little more than twenty years -- that have never been sharpened. I regularly use a steel on them prior to use (which was a lost cause because the nicks on the edges were too deep) and once, several years ago, there was a hopeless attempt at using a wet stone to put the edge back. What a hideous endeavor. Fail!After running the most damaged of the two through the machine several times, the end result was nothing less than amazing. The nicked areas were removed and the final finishing touch was miraculous, to say the least. I then sharpened the other knife which, fortunately, had only a few minor nicks in its edge. After spending a few minutes on each knife, it's clear that both of these babies have been given new life and are now better than they were when purchased. They are living a resurrected life with beautiful, razor sharp edges. Fawesome!Would I recommend the Chef's Choice Diamond Hone Sharpener 270? Absolutely! This turned out to be one of the best kitchen investments I've made ... perhaps it's THE best! One can make do with less than optimal quality tools in the kitchen, but having a beautifully sharpened knife blade, as I've just learned, isn't one of them.