Knife Sharpeners · owner-verdict comparison
Chef'sChoice Trizor XV Model 15 vs Work Sharp MK2: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Chef'sChoice Trizor XV Model 15: 94% of 18 owners recommend it, vs 69% of 13 for the Work Sharp MK2.
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
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 MK2 owners say
“Worked great, time saver and simple to use. Would highly recommend.”— @masterxiong7368 on
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“I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm”— @brucefleming3309 on
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“It's easy to say don't turn on the machine when you aren't left handed and have to use the entire machine backwards.”