"There is one area of savings that many people don't realize and that is the cost of safety. Everyone knows that dull knives cause injury by having to use excessive force on the item being cut. But that can be avoided by keeping the right edge on a knife. The knife then becomes a tool rather than a potentially hazardous instrument."

--Charles Van Heest, Sous Chef, Hotel du Pont

"I have found the M.2000 extremely easy to operate - anyone including a dishwasher could be trained to use it in minutes. There was no 'eating away' of our knives. The second stage, which hones and polishes, even sharpens serrated knives! I am told that we could double the life expectancy of our steak knives by keeping them sharpened with the M.2000.

Using the M.2000 would completely eliminate the need for a costly knife sharpening service in Ruth's Chris' kitchens. By providing sharp knives to our kitchen staff, we would reduce accidents caused by using knives which dull quickly between sharpening service visits. I would strongly recommend the Chef'sChoice® Model 2000 knife sharpener for use in Ruth's Chris' kitchens, based upon my positive experience during the test."

--Chef Mike Haag, General Buyer, Ruth Chris' Steakhouse

"As a fish filleter and owner of Dawson's Seafood for the past 23 years, this is by far the best piece of equipment in the store. The machine does exactly what it is supposed to do. All of our knives are now kept identically sharp. A sharp knife is a safe one.

Time is money. This machine makes money. It is quick to use and is used often. It is strongly built and small in size. It is a knife users must. We highly recommend this machine for any company requiring sharp knives."

--Robert Harper, Owner, Dawson's Sea Food, Inc.

"The Chef'sChoice® Diamond Hone® Knife Sharpener 2000 is the best knife sharpener for any kitchen. In a matter of seconds, I have a professionally sharpened knife with a razor-edge and am ready to cook!

The 2000 replaces the need for a professional sharpening service, and I've saved hundreds of dollars in replacement after the usual service ruins the knives. It is indispensable for any good cook."

--Mary Beth Clark, CCP, Owner/Managing Director, The International Cooking School Of Italian Food and Wine of Bologna, Italy

The following fine establishments use the M2000 to cut costs and increase kitchen safety and efficiency: Carnival Cruise Lines, Golden Corral Steakhouse, Wild Oats Markets, Carter's Meats, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, In N Out Burgers, Old Country Buffet, and SuperValu.