do they need sharpening before you use for the first time ?
835360
The skates I received were pretty sharp; not as good as a fresh grinding but much better than any rental skates you can get at a high volume rink.
56007
You can if you are using a water stone. There are several types of sharpening stones; some require oil, some water, some nothing at all.
680838
use the white stones, if you want the sharpest edge, do it twice,stropping wont hurt,but i dont see the need. my knifes are sooooo sharp. i love this sharpener.
15029
I had mine sharpened befor the first use but was told that they really didn't need it. I guess it depends on what level skater you are. If your are a competative figure skater you'd want them sharp. If you are like me, a rank shakey amature take them like they are.
1457938
Yes, they can be sharpened! I LOVE a sharp knife, and I sharpen all of my knives regularly! Kuhn rikon sharpener is great, but I recently got a new sharpener as a stocking stuffer, it's called "edge of glory", I love it too. These aren't expensive knives, but for the price, I love them. My old ones, I sharpen every other time I use them, my new ones are a joy to use! Even high dollar knives need to be sharpened every now and then! I give these as gifts!
1217778
No! You don' have to. For me, It is much easier to use without the guides. I have a divided sink and rest the sharpener on the divider and let cool water run over the stone being used (keep it wet!) and just be sure to keep the blade at right angle to sharpener. I don't know exactly why but i find i get a much sharper hone this way.
1374281
I haven't had to sharpen them at all yet.. they're super sharp... but im sure they can be sharpened.
727722
These knives are not sharpened because the NEVER need to be. You use that really cool chefs tool to re align the tiny tiny blades on the cutting edge. If you sharpen them they are destroyed. If you have ever cooked with fine knives you understand the thrill of their use. If not, you should try.
1476104
The answer is "Yes". But, it arrives dull: I sharpened ours immediately, mostly using a file. HTH, Robert
393970
I do not believe they need to be sharpen but to be on the safe side, I would have them sharpen professionally
1374282
Of course, they are just steel knives with a colorful coating. Anywhere that the sharpening stones contact the blade the coating will be removed, so one should be careful to sharpen properly.
182287
I've known people who said they had to return them twice or more before finally getting a sharp one. I wish I had known that before I spent 6 months in sharpening.
689287
I have owned this set for a few months now. I have not tried to sharpen them because they are still as sharp as the first day I got them. They do not show sign of dullness. Hope this helps.
1821874
I have no idea because I have not yet had to sharpen it. My experience with sharpeners is that it takes quite a while before they would need sharpening, so I wouldn't base a purchase decision on it.
754467
Yes they do need sharpening but they are easy to re-sharpen. It's a good blade that doesn't rust easily.
1046561
I left mine the way they came and they cut cleanly. When I sharpen I'll put a finer edge in place, but I suspect it will just need more frequent sharpening and not do a better job.
898818
It's a fact of life that knives dull with use. I use these knives plenty and I ordered a sharpener with mine and use it very often. These are super knives and you will want to keep them always as sharp as when they were new.