Do you think it will ruin the blade if i sharpen it with a Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Sharpener?
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No. One of the secrets to sharpening an edge is not to let it get too dull. Also you shouldnt use a lot of pressure. Take your time. There is no need to take a lot of material as you sharpen. also find out what degree of angle your edge is and cut a small piece of wood on a mitre box at that angle and learn to use a flat sharpening stone. In the case of the SCHF9 the curve in the blade makes sharpening a little more challenging. Oh, almost forgot, slide the knife you are trying to sharpen down the edge of the piece of wood to the stone and you will be at the right angle. there are instructional videos on utube for knife sharpening. God b w/ you and yours in the upcoming trying times. Sincerely, J. C Miracle No. One of the secrets to sharpening an edge is not to let it get too dull. Also you shouldnt use a lot of pressure. Take your time. There is no need to take a lot of material as you sharpen. also find out what degree of angle your edge is and cut a small piece of wood on a mitre box at that angle and learn to use a flat sharpening stone. In the case of the SCHF9 the curve in the blade makes sharpening a little more challenging. Oh, almost forgot, slide the knife you are trying to sharpen down the edge of the piece of wood to the stone and you will be at the right angle. there are... » Read More No. One of the secrets to sharpening an edge is not to let it get too dull. Also you shouldnt use a lot of pressure. Take your time. There is no need to take a lot of material as you sharpen. also find out what degree of angle your edge is and cut a small piece of wood on a mitre box at that angle and learn to use a flat sharpening stone. In the case of the SCHF9 the curve in the blade makes sharpening a little more challenging. Oh, almost forgot, slide the knife you are trying to sharpen down the edge of the piece of wood to the stone and you will be at the right angle. there are instructional videos on utube for knife sharpening. God b w/ you and yours in the upcoming trying times. Sincerely, J. C Miracle « Show Less
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No, it won't ruin it, but it won't give it the sharpest edge either. The best sharpening tools, and the easiest to use, that I've ever used are the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener and the Lansky Diamond Sharpening System. Either of them will get you a razor sharp edge, and they are both extremely easy to use (especially the Work Sharp)!
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It will not hurt your blade, it will sharpen it, BUT only use the ceramic side and don't press down while pulling through, the weight of this knife is plenty to put a nice sharp edge on it. I do not recommend re=profiling the edge as some do because the knife shape works great for everything and batons with ease. If you reprofile the edge, you will loose some of it's capabilities. The edge holds up to tremendous beating because of it's double edge profile, so if you make it a scandi grind it will not perform as well on some tasks. It is made perfectly tough, for all tasks, and to last for generations. It will not hurt your blade, it will sharpen it, BUT only use the ceramic side and don't press down while pulling through, the weight of this knife is plenty to put a nice sharp edge on it. I do not recommend re=profiling the edge as some do because the knife shape works great for everything and batons with ease. If you reprofile the edge, you will loose some of it's capabilities. The edge holds up to tremendous beating because of it's double edge profile, so if you make it a scandi grind it will not perform as well on some tasks. It is made perfectly tough, for all tasks, and to last for... » Read More It will not hurt your blade, it will sharpen it, BUT only use the ceramic side and don't press down while pulling through, the weight of this knife is plenty to put a nice sharp edge on it. I do not recommend re=profiling the edge as some do because the knife shape works great for everything and batons with ease. If you reprofile the edge, you will loose some of it's capabilities. The edge holds up to tremendous beating because of it's double edge profile, so if you make it a scandi grind it will not perform as well on some tasks. It is made perfectly tough, for all tasks, and to last for generations. « Show Less
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It is an odd angle for a outdoor knife. I ended up reprofiling to my preferred angle. Holds edge beautifully
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I wouldn't use a PP1 to sharpen this knife. use an Arkansas stone, a fine-grain grinding wheel or a butcher's rod-sharpener.
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Not at all, I've got that one too and works perfectly fine. Fantastic for using in the field, does the job real well (might re-profile the edge a bit but that's totally fine).
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I don't think it would hurt anything! Just make sure to oil it! Remember, this is not a stainless blade!
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Ruin? No... but it will not give the best or sharpest edge. It will give you an ok edge and soso sharp. For razor sharp you will need a wet stone.
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be careful. I sharpened mine with pocket sharpener and it scratched the blade coating of the side of the blade because the blade is so thick. the blade coating is not durable at all
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Hi, I have not sharpen small blades but I think it would work just fine on pocket knives too
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I'm pretty sure you can. I have a diamond sharpener from Smith's and it advises to use honing oil. So I doubt it'll cause anything bad. I use this oil on all my stones.
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Yes, you can, if you handle it correctly, especially large knives and kitchen tools. For REAL precision, please check out http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multifunction-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_16310091_b3_3_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=163MAY44QJWDSZT9BEHW It is pocket size and is absolutely awesome. I collect these things, and that one blew me away. The problem here is the sharpening ANGLE, and if you are not precise it will just go it's way. Another important point is HOW you finish your job, INTO or AWAY from the blade. Lots of info on YouTube. Be SHARP !
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Absolutely, I've found this to be one of the best survival/backpack/small sharpeners on the market today... Get some jewelers rouge for the strop-side to assist in BEYOND SHAVING SHARPNESS on any half decent blade. it will also help the leather last longer... I bought one for my toolbox shortly after I bought the first one for home...
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I feel the same way I am going to just buy a knife sharper here on amazon. It is suggested to keep a knife sharp run it a few times on a knife sharpener after every use.
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It won't hurt, but a sharpener won't improve an inferior product. Invest in good knives.
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I would say no you don't. All I have is the Presto sharpener and it has sharpened evert knife in my house to a fine blade. It's so awesome having knives that actually cut! I'm very happy with my purchase.
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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.
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These type of sharpeners will destroy serrated blades. Don't use if on them.
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I bought the Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener. It fits in the pouch perfectly. Probably 3 to 4 inches long.
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Please do not use this on one of the best knives in the world. Do as Clark said and send it back to Shun to have them sharpen it for you.
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It probably won't damage your blade I have used it several times on various blades and they cut just fine, as for serrated I don't think so. I have one serrated blade and find it awkward to run the blade thru the sharpener. I don't know how to sharpen a serrated blade, might have to YouTube that one.
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I did a quick touch up to mine and it seems if you follow the curves with your re sharpening it should stay its shape. Also remember they have a free sharpening service at Kershaw only paying for shipping there.
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Already answered. I was on the road in our motorhome. When I got home and used one of my knives I realized that I have to bring all the knives from the motorhome in and sharpen them even though I have a handheld Wusthof sharpener there. I love this sharpener!!
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Probably would be a safe bet. I haven't had it for long but it seems to work well for the kitchen knifes. My stone gets my pocket and hunting knifes sharper. This sharpener takes less work tho.
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Hey Dan, The Komachi's ship with the blade sharpen to percise, very thin measure's. Funny thing that I've experienced is if I use a different sharpener, it never works as good as the one I used originally. I'll go back to the original and I've got a shrp blade again. So I would imagin that if that was the only sharpener you use it would work, but I would use it very delicate. Another fit and very inexpensive sharpener that will work is the Rada Knives sharpener.