I thought this sharpener really improved one knife. Question is how do I know how to adjust the blades. There are no instructions as to how the blade adjustment knob should be used, or how to know what adjustments fit what knife(s). Are there...
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When you turn the bottom knob on the globe, it closes or opens the sharpening blades. Depending on the knife, you could adjust it to sharpen a thick or thin blades.
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Seems like I have to sharpen it constantly really sucks and it's like I can't get it sharp enough, hope this helped
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This tool doesn't really sharp and despite what the description says the process that it performs is called honing. When you sharpen, like with a whetstone, it puts a sharp edge on it but the edge may be rough on certain edges or tip from one side to the other so the knife doesn't appear to be a sharp is actually is. This tool gets all the sharp edge facing the same direction so that the knife can cut much better it's not actually sharpened. You really need to use a whetstone every so often to sharpen and then use this almost every time you use the knife to keep it cutting its best.
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I have a Chef's Choice 130 which is an excellent machine which includes three options: sharpening, honing and stropping. Unless you are a commercial user, you may not need to actually sharpen your "already dulled out" knife. You may only need to "Hone" the blade to realign the edge {remember, sharpening a blade does actually take a microscopic amount of the blade's steel off the knife}. A honing "steel" may resolve your dullness issue. Good Luck.
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I have a Boker ceramic knife. I did use the Duosharp to sharpen mine and it will definitely sharpen the knife. Is it the recommended way? Don't know. My instructions tell me to send the knife back to Boker to be sharpened. Brian
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Hi! Yes I found that out too when I got it!! Just pull one of the blades out toward u like the round end of the blade. Do it slowly.
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One of the knives, that I use most often, is being to get dull. I don't know if they can be sharpened. I've been wondering the same thing, but just haven't investigated yet.
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First, why would a brand new Ka-Bar need sharpening? Hell of a fine knife, as generations of US Marines will quickly tell you.Second, check the list of makers and sharpening angles included in the Smith's package.It may have the settings you need on your knife on that sharpener.If not, do what I did with my Gerbers and contact Ka-Bar directly for the correct sharpening angle.I love this sharpener and have put great edges on every thing from hunting knives to my Brother-in-Law's prized German kitchen knives.Hope this helps!
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I cannot answer "why," as I didn't engineer the product, however the unit does up to 30 degrees per side. This will get you to 60 degrees inclusive which is about as high as I can think of going for any blade. It could be that the older unit listed it's angles as inclusive so, for example, if you were in the 40 degree guide, you were really sharpening to 20 degrees per side. Hope that helps.
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Hi, I'm from Victorinox. It helps if you hone the edge each day. It's not sharpening the knife, but realigning the edge so that it doesn't go dull. Swipe each side of the knife against the steel once or twice. Most of the people who own our knives and take care of them in this fashion can go 6 months to a year without sharpening. . .and that is with daily use. This is our best-selling steel on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Cutlery-9-Inch-Sharpening-Plastic/dp/B00092RFTS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406529348&sr=8-3&keywords=victorinox+honing+steel I hope that helps. Tracey
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I use an ultimate oil sharpening system from sharpening supplies. Com. My leek is my last favorite knife, I'm not sure if I got a funky one or what is deal is. It appears as though there is a dual angle beveled edge on the blade. I have been trying to figure it out but half way up the blade it changes angle. I use it as a letter opener now. I'm probably not much help when it comes to this knife. I bought a Kershaw salvo for$10 on ebay that I use daily and feel its a way better knife.
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Like Bmeister i have used the Accusharp shapener, but only every couple months. I steel the knife at least once a week and that restores the sharp edge. My knife is over 2 yrs old now and in daily use. I still like it....a lot
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From my experience there is no adjustment. using get the suction cup to work at all. This sharpener is almost a toy. Sorry but it accepts all sizes with no adjustment A.D.
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Yes, you can definitely adjust them and I've found that it is best to do so - and tighten them - after pretty much each use. If I am understanding the guides you are referencing correctly, you want to push the rollers (guides) forward or back so that they cover your blade as evenly as possible. Just look for the visible steel shafts protruding from the back part of the guide assembly and press it forward with your finger. When it's where you want it, just rotate the little red, round knobs to tighten the guides into place. Hope I've understood you correctly, but if not please let me know and I'll try again. My saw is in storage at the moment, so I'm operating on memory here. Yes, you can definitely adjust them and I've found that it is best to do so - and tighten them - after pretty much each use. If I am understanding the guides you are referencing correctly, you want to push the rollers (guides) forward or back so that they cover your blade as evenly as possible. Just look for the visible steel shafts protruding from the back part of the guide assembly and press it forward with your finger. When it's where you want it, just rotate the little red, round knobs to tighten the guides into place. Hope I've understood you correctly, but if not please let me know... » Read More Yes, you can definitely adjust them and I've found that it is best to do so - and tighten them - after pretty much each use. If I am understanding the guides you are referencing correctly, you want to push the rollers (guides) forward or back so that they cover your blade as evenly as possible. Just look for the visible steel shafts protruding from the back part of the guide assembly and press it forward with your finger. When it's where you want it, just rotate the little red, round knobs to tighten the guides into place. Hope I've understood you correctly, but if not please let me know and I'll try again. My saw is in storage at the moment, so I'm operating on memory here. « Show Less
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Yes, the sharpening angles are adjustable. This is a cheap copy of the Edge Pro sharpener. Look that up and you will know how this works. I did buy the Edge Pro stones in addition to those that came with this and I think the Edge Pro stones are better (but raise the price).
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i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger... » Read More i bought this knife just to learn how to handle this Scandi thing. i admit, i was gutting a deer and gave it a touch up with my Accusharp. clearly the wrong tool..but the ground didnt open up and swallow me whole. the blade got super sharp actually. (i then cut the !@#$!@#$! out of my pinkie finger).at home, i used my Spyderco sharpmaker. i laid the ceramic stick down on the flat notch. (horizontal) and honored the Scandi..just laid it down to match the clearly obvious bevel..several swipes..and then my leather block strop..whoa!! i had to put the knife down!! my pinkie finger was twitching in fear. it is sharper than OEM now. « Show Less
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I have never had that problem but yes, it will adjust with a screw. I just click it twice and all the wires go out. It works but if yours does not just adjust screw or sharpen it. I know they make good stuff so call the 800 number and ask for repair or replacement. They are a very good company.