The formation of the EdgeCraft Corporation in 1984 was followed shortly by the launch of the original knife sharpener, the Chef'sChoice® Model 100. Incorporating 100% diamond abrasives and precision guides to produce a unique and razor sharp edge, this revolutionary sharpener won immediate worldwide acclaim. Over the next several years, culminating in the Chef'sChoice® EdgeSelect® M120, EdgeCraft's line of sharpeners expanded rapidly and today this superb family includes electric knife and scissors sharpeners, manual knife and scissors sharpeners, diamond steels, a diamond steeling device incorporating precision angle guides, diamond stones and sharpening rods. The Chef'sChoice® Model 130 Professional Sharpening Center® represents the company's newest sharpening breakthrough. Incorporating 100% diamond coated conical disks in Stage 1, a miniature steel in Stage 2 and a proprietary stropping/polishing Stage 3, this Professional Sharpening Center produces, in seconds, an edge of unprecedented sharpness on straight edge and serrated knives, customized for any cutting task. Assembled at the Avondale, Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities and sold in over 50 countries, Chef'sChoice® sharpeners continue to receive worldwide recognition for their quality and superior performance on kitchen knives, pocketknives, a variety of sports knives and scissors.

The introduction of the Chef'sChoice® Commercial Diamond Hone® M2000 knife sharpener in 1995 marked EdgeCraft's official debut into the commercial market. The Model 2000, specifically designed for restaurants, caterers and other commercial establishments is lightning fast, sharpening both straight edge and serrated knives in less than 60 seconds. This feature, along with the removable/replaceable-sharpening module, has made the M2000 a compelling alternative to old-fashioned sharpening services. Recently, EdgeCraft introduced the Model 325 commercial electric sharpener aimed at offering smaller commercial establishments with limited budgets similar sharpening benefits. Today, the line of Commercial Products includes numerous manual sharpeners, specialty sharpening products, slicers, commercial cutlery and hot beverage products.

From that first electric sharpener introduced in 1985 to the revolutionary models now available, Chef'sChoice® offers consumers and professionals worldwide the most extensive line of 100% diamond abrasive sharpeners ranging from the economical Model 480 compact sharpener to the M2000 commercial sharpener.

In 1992, EdgeCraft introduced its own line of premium kitchen knives, Chef'sChoice® Trizor® Professional 10X® Cutlery, which are fully forged and handcrafted in the United States. Employing a technologically advanced, higher-carbon stainless alloy and aerospace manufacturing technology, these knives feature edges that last up to ten times longer and are two-to-three times sharper than leading European and domestic brands. Chef'sChoice® recently broadened its line of cutlery to include a professional kitchen shears and two professional quality cheese knives. Fully forged from surgical stainless steel, the rugged shears feature a lower blade with grip-enhancing serrations and a powerful, bone-crunching notch and disassemble quickly and easily for thorough cleaning. The cheese knife set includes the bell-shaped Campana for firm and semi-soft cheeses and the heart-shaped Coure for aged hard cheeses. Both knives feature heavy duty stainless steel blades with a full-length tang for perfect balance and control.

Responding to the need for high quality electric food slicers for the home, EdgeCraft introduced the first Chef'sChoice® Gourmet Electric Food Slicer in 1994. Encouraged by favorable consumer response, eleven other models have since been introduced, ranging from premium to commercial quality. Built to professional standards, Chef'sChoice® slicers feature rugged construction, excellent stability, precision slicing and easy clean up. With numerous models, some offering unique features such as true gravity feed or fold-up capability for convenient storage, Chef'sChoice® is now recognized as America's leader in professional quality food slicers for the home. Our latest addition is the Chef'sChoice® Premium Electric Food Slicer M610, a budget friendly model with many of the features of our professional slicers, including rugged construction, high-torque motor, easy-clean design, precision thickness control and gear drive.

In 1997 EdgeCraft expanded into the hot beverage market, responding to the growing popularity of tea and coffee. Today the company offers a number of innovative high-end electric hot beverage appliances. The elegantly styled Chef'sChoice® Teakettle M685 lifts from its base for cordless serving, making it both practical in the kitchen and elegant enough for the dining room. The high capacity Chef'sChoice® HotPot M675 quickly boils water for convenient preparation of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or instant soup, perfect for the home kitchen or office. And the Chef'sChoice® Electric Kettle M677 is our new budget friendly model particularly suited to dormitory life. All three units feature automatic steam shut-off, double boil dry safety shut-off, stay-cool bases and handles and a 1500-watt heating element hidden below the stainless steel floor that heats water faster than an average microwave. The Chef'sChoice® Electric French Press-Plus® M695 brews at the optimal temperature recommended by the Pan American Coffee Bureau, yielding superb coffee flavor and aroma. Water boils faster than a stove or average microwave and in the same vessel used to brew the coffee or tea, saving a step and eliminating the cool-down that occurs in conventional press preparation. The French Press-Plus® can be lifted from its stay-cool corded power base for convenient filling and elegant serving.

EdgeCraft's determination to provide the consumer market with delicious and foolproof homemade waffles lead in 1999 to the introduction of the most technologically advanced line of waffle makers. The breakthrough Quad® baking system allows the user to determine not only the color, but the texture of the waffles as well...fast bake for a crisp outside, moist interior or slow bake for a crunchy uniform texture. Incredibly fast, these waffle makers bake waffles in less than 90 seconds and conveniently notify the user when the waffles are done with an audible beep and green light. The instant temperature recovery feature allows for uninterrupted baking and the floating lid hinge on some models guarantees uniform thickness. An easy clean overflow channel, available on all models, makes clean-up effortless. The family of waffle makers has quickly grown to include specialty waffle irons for making ice cream cones, pizzelles, krumkakes and petit cones as well as a line of gourmet dry mixes and innovative accessories. Our newest waffle maker, the Chef'sChoice® Belgian WafflePro™ Model 850, features the Quad®-Plus™ Baking System, permitting the user to independently adjust the texture, baking time and temperature for truly customized waffles. The innovative design allows batter to flow evenly and uniformly onto deep pocket plates that bake 8 1/2 " by 8 1/2 " restaurant-size, traditional Belgian waffles in 2 minutes or less, eliminating the need for oversize flip-style waffle makers.

In less than 25 years, EdgeCraft Corporation has grown from a small manufacturer of a revolutionary electric knife sharpener to a world leader in gourmet kitchen appliances. The ingenuity and passion for excellence that lead to the development of the first knife sharpener remain a corporate commitment and are present in all products that carry the Chef'sChoice® name.

Chef'sChoice® consumer products are sold in leading department stores, hardware and sporting goods stores, cutlery, cookware and specialty stores, as well as through online retailers and mail-order and online catalogs. Chef'sChoice® commercial sharpeners are sold by commercial foodservice dealers.