Tormek T-1 vs Chef'sChoice 315XV
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Save $343Depends. The Chef'sChoice 315XV for most people.
Buy the Tormek T-1 if you sharpen knives with many different edge angles.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy for 15-degree knives, with the same full marks for performance as the Tormek and higher scores for ease of use and neatness. "We noticed only a minor difference in cutting performances between the knife we sharpened in this model and the knife we sharpened in our winning model," the Trizor 15XV. Its angle is fixed at 15 degrees, and "the spring-loaded guides left light cosmetic scratches along the side of our blades." "This machine can also sharpen single-beveled Japanese blades and serrated knives." ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Tormek T-1 | Chef'sChoice 315XV |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Neatness | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Damage | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Knife Sharpeners (updated June 24, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tormek T-1 | Chef'sChoice 315XV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $428 | $85 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited |
| Method | Diamond grinding wheel plus composite honing wheel (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Edge angle | Adjustable, 8 to 22 degrees | 15 degrees |
| Guide | V-shaped, angle-adjustable | — |
| Stages | — | 2: medium diamond, stropping disk |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Electric Knife Sharpeners (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
