Fine Japanese knives, such as Shun, are made with a narrower blade angle than is typical in classic European cutlery. This narrower 15° angle is important to take into account when sharpening your knives. Now, in just seconds, you can apply a durable Asian edge to your cutlery with the Chef’sChoice Pronto Asian sharpener, the fastest two-stage manual Asian edge knife sharpener on the market. Quick, affordable and easy to use, it puts a razor-sharp, stronger, more durable arch-shape 15° edge on straight edge and serrated Santoku and other double-bevel Asian style knives.

The Pronto’s "Criss-Cross" technology uses 100% diamond abrasive wheels that sharpen simultaneously "into" and "out of" the knife edge for a superior burr-free edge with lots of bite. Compact, easy to use and quiet, the Model 463 can be conveniently stored in a drawer. It features a soft fouch handle for an easy, secure grip. Made in the U.S.A.