EdgePro, Nirey 280, Chef'sChoice120/130, Edgepro clone quick comparison

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EdgePro, Nirey 280, Chef'sChoice120/130, Edgepro clone



Nirey 280, approx. $200
Pros
+ time saver
+ commercial grade construction
+ convex shape sharpening edge
+ serviceable/variety cheap sharpening belts/easy change

Contras
- extensive metal grinding
- 1/2" "blind spot" near the handle
- grind wave shape near the handle(photo below)
- required some training/not fool proof/easy to damage the blade



Chef's Choise 120/130, approx. $130

Pros
+ time saver
+ fool proof/not required training/wife friendly

Contras
- extensive metal grinding(photo below)
- 1/4" "blind spot" near the handle(photo below)
- not serviceable/no grinding wheels



Edge Pro, $700

Pros
+ commercial grade construction
+ serviceable/variety sharpening stones
+ can sharpen virtually any blade/very flexible

Contras
- not time friendly/required installation
- required qualified personnel/not fool proof
- unreasonable pricey

Chineese EdgePro clone, $30

Pros
+ serviceable/variety sharpening stones
+ can sharpen virtually any blade/very flexible
+ inexpensive

Contras
- not time friendly/required installation
- required qualified personnel/not fool proof
- flimsy construction