Knife Sharpeners · owner-verdict comparison
Chef'sChoice Trizor XV Model 15 vs Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Chef'sChoice Trizor XV Model 15: 94% of 18 owners recommend it, vs 78% of 111 for the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
94%of 18 owners recommend
94% recommend · 6% neutral · 0% don't
Owners praise
- Gets knives scary-sharp, often sharper than a pro service
- Fast and nearly foolproof, hard to mess up
- Sharpens a full set of knives in minutes
Owners complain about
- Pricey compared to other sharpeners
- Converts edges to a narrower 15-degree angle, not everyone's preference
- Removes a fair amount of metal when reshaping the edge
78%of 111 owners recommend
78% recommend · 11% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
- Gets knives razor/shaving sharp
- Sharpens very fast, often in just a few minutes
- Easy and nearly idiot-proof for beginners
Owners complain about
- Removes too much steel and can eat blades if you're not careful
- Guide attachment tends to round off blade tips
- Can overheat and burn edges if run too fast
What Chef'sChoice Trizor XV Model 15 owners say
“I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm”— @thatguy199212 on
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“I own this knife sharpener. It really is worth the money. An excellent product that is easy to use IF you follow the instructions.”— @chefmike9945 on
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“Never again, though, will I use an electric grinder like the one recommended here.”— @CorneliusSneedley on
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What Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition owners say
“I have the Ken Onion version. At $140, it's great and a better value than the Mk.2.”— @jonfeuerborn5859 on
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“If you get one of these don’t tell anyone. I made that mistake and now sharpen all the knives for all my coworkers and family.”— @shakeandbaked1 on
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“Of coarse nothing is compatible with the old one.”