What is the best way to sharpen this and with what product?
903721
You can use a flat file or a bench grinder if you have one. It's best to sharpen before each use.
903722
I would just use an electric grinder and run it along the edge........just like you would sharpen a hoe or knife!
2070933
Mine came with a small sharpening stone. Add a small bit of oil and sharpen.
1866478
Sorry for the delay. I use a sharpener from Farberware ~ it has a double (v-type) wedge that sharpens quick and nicely. I hope this helps it is not too late.
836954
One method to sharpen it is to send it back into the company. I believe they still offer free sharpening services for your Shun blades. You can use a wet stone also, however I would suggest looking at a you tube video or other guide on sharpening shun blades.
761071
The only way I know of to sharpen a set of blades like this is by using a rat tail diamond hone. It is skill dependent and time consuming. Highly recommend purchasing a spare set of blades and scrap the idea of sharpening.
951225
I use a light coat of 3 in 1 oil, however, you will still have sharpen it. For that I use the Corona sharpening tool which is also in expensive and works well.
2033800
I use a plain hand held sharpener. Have been sharpening some of the knives for over a year now with no problems.
915278
Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge. Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the... » Read More Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge. « Show Less
975233
I have a WorxSharp sharpener. Its a belt sharpener. Check em out they are on Amazon!
430938
I use a Lansky sharpening system (professional). Works great. Been using it for a decade. Costs like 60 bucks and well worth the money. Every knife in my house has a, literally, hair whittling edge. I can feather any hair that is long enough to hold onto. Once you get the angle of your blur how you want it, all it takes is some maintenance strokes with the finer grit stones every couple of weeks. No hassle, very easy while you're watching a show. Has a serrated edge stone included in the professional set. Not hard to use. Use a permanent marker, mark the edge, and hone until the ink is gone. Repeat until the serrations are as sharp as you want. Don't use a ton of pressure, only firm, unless you abuse the crap out of the blade and you're taking out large chips and dings.
1825672
Sharpen the blade with a fine grade oil stone along the bevel only. Use WD-40 and a rag to clean sap off the blade before honing the edge.
536703
Get the shun whetstone, and youtube some videos on how to use it. Then you're going to need a honing steel, I recommend the shun one because it's designed for their blades... I wouldn't do it any other way because machines and "professional" knives sharpening companies aren't going to take the time to sharpen the knife properly and in the long run you'll shorten your cleavers blade / life .
881203
See: http://morethanjustsurviving.com/sharpening-stainless-steel/Then you figure out for yourself which method to use. Oilstones have not worked well for me but the diamond method sounds the most interesting to me.
1053935
You could probably sharpen it yourself, but I would take it to a professional to make sure the blade stays straight. There is probably one close to where you live or work.
932366
You can sharpen the blade! I pulled the blade out and took it to my local knife sharpener. He did it for a few bucks and it's good as new! You can also pull the blade out and use your blade straightener on it too.
744019
I personally use a simple hand sharpener for garden tools to keep a good edge that isn't so thin it curls up when used. But I recommend to keep in mind this is a survival tool and anything hard enough to wear away tool steel will work.
1165427
I have used to sharpen mine with disc provided but I would purchase a flapper disc maybe 80 grit.