can sharp ceramic knife?
905177
I can't say if it will sharpen ceramic knives, I don't own any ceramic knives, but I can tell you that I thought this sharpener is an inferior product. I believe I am qualified to say that because I am a retired furniture maker for 46 years.
1012856
I do not have ceramic knives, so I really don't know. BUT diamond is the hardest substance, I would think yes, but you should contact the manufacture of you knife to find out for sure.
422869
I don't use a ceramic sharpener for this steel. I find if you don't have a stone, a diamond rod sharpener followed by a strop gets this knife silly sharp. It's carbon steel so the diamond rod sharpeners' abrasive surface works well. Stropping helps this knife stay polished and shiny, as well. This is by far one of the sharpest knives I've ever come across. For ~$14, how can you go wrong?
907649
I have no idea. I sharpen mine on a normal knife sharpener with carbon tip blades. any normal knife sharpener would work. I sure would not use a ceramic knife sharpener. I love the knife.
1036840
I never put any knives in the dishwasher because it is not good for them. I had a father who was a butcher and he always lectured me on this. I can not say if it is different for ceramic knives. Sorry.
25087
To quote from another site (in short, no it will not); "Unless you are cutting other ceramics or diamonds, these knives should almost never get dull. Use a wood or bamboo cutting board (ceramic, glass or metal is a no-no) and push less. They cut so well because they are so much harder than anything you will encounter in cooking. Bone has a hardness of about 3.5, steel knives about 6.5 and ceramic knives about 9.5. Diamonds are 10. If you really want to sharpen them you will need a fine or very fine diamond sharpener. The diamond size should be as small as you can get 1000 or more (6 microns or smaller). DMT makes good ones. You can find diamond sharpeners at better Hardware, Wood Working and Sporting Goods stores and they should cost $20 to $60. The trouble is ceramic is so hard it will take a lot of effort to restore the edge. Use water to lubricate and clean your sharpener. Be prepared to rub (use light pressure) about a dozen times, rinse the diamond and repeat many, many times. Inspect the edge with a magnifying glass. General knife sharpening rules apply. If you look carefully at the very edge of the blade you will see that it is sharpened at an angle that is different from the rest of the blade, try to match that angle. A sharper angle will result in a sharper knife for a little while until the edge chips off in your food (generally not good). A more 'blunt' angle will last longer, but will not cut as well."
1794916
The tip is not sharp, rather rounded - I believe all ceramic knife is designed that way. It may not get into chicken joint.
335558
Absolutely safe for ceramics. It is a good purchase. Had it for 2 years.Best way to understand ceramic knives is to think of them as hard glass. Can obtain incredible sharpness but chipping is their downfall. Can only be sharpened with diamond stone.
1012857
No - the instruction manual specifically indicates that ceramic knives are NOT RECOMMENDED to be sharpened in this model
429239
I use a carbide medium and a ceramic fine to keep it nice and sharp ... Or my wet stone
764513
Carbide is the courser of the two. Use it for a few strokes first to take away the roughest area. Then use the ceramic to fine hone the edge. The shape of the edge that this provides will last a good long time and be as sharp as a razor blade. When passing the blade through, if it feels "gritty" its removing material. When it feels "smooth" that step is done.
1576260
The C stands for ceramic. The blade will last years and years without sharpining
534629
Yes, ceramic. Stays VERY sharp. No problems. Easy to clean. Glad I purchased.
2191730
you will be making a grave mistake if you try to pry anything with ceramic knifes. If you exert too much force it will snap, and you'll be purchasing a new one.....!
881654
The fine ceramic side will hone your blade. With that said, it does take a little steel off the knife so a steel is prefered. But if you are looking for ease of use the ceramic side should hone you knives nicely.
980038
Corey All I know is that IT BROKE on my after just a few uses. The sharpness of the knife was wonderful, but I contacted the company a number of times and they never responded to either replace or refund my money.......... Oh, It does seem to be all ceramic. When it broke, I didn't notice any lead coloring, which I know to be greyish in color. It was the white ceramic color.
1094739
For seashells your best using a blade rated to handle cutting ceramics. If this blade is rated for ceramics, then you should be fine. If not, then I would not risk the harm to you, the tool, or your shells.