Does the blade on this product dull quickly with frequent usage? Is there a way to sharpen the blade? Or do you have to throw it away and invest in a
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I have used this cutter to cut candy pads which are three layers thick. It has cut about a thousand pads so far and is not dull. Yes you can sharpen the blade. There are three screws to unscrew it to take it off. I plan to sharpen it myself. I think it will be easy. This is not a throw away machine. It is great for the price. I would purchase it again!
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The blade remains sharp even when used regularly.I Highly recommend this product.
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Peter C., Hello. I have not done that YET but, I hope I can sharpen the blades a couple times. Maybe 10. Good luck. Sorry my answer is Not good. Maybe next time,I can benefit.Pamela
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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.
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Due to the convex edge on this knife, the best method I am aware of is to affix various grits of sandpaper to a mouse pad and sharpen like that. This edge is a little tougher to sharpen, but the trade-off is that it is a more durable edge.Here's a video on someone making the sharpener in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDsoLkonV6c
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I use a machine called the worx sharpener. It is a small belt sharpener that has changeable blade guides it basically puts the factory edge back on the knife. The edge depends on the use intended use the smaller the angle of the edge ie 20°the sharper but this will also dull faster. So I use 25° the edge holds up longer. My knife came with a good edge on it all I have done is rehone the factory edge back to sharp. But if you get it extra dull then you will have to use a more abrasive stone or belt which ever you have on hand. You can purchase a worx sharpener online or at cabelas or bass pro I am a knife lover and it is the best product I have found to give you a easy factory edge. I use a machine called the worx sharpener. It is a small belt sharpener that has changeable blade guides it basically puts the factory edge back on the knife. The edge depends on the use intended use the smaller the angle of the edge ie 20°the sharper but this will also dull faster. So I use 25° the edge holds up longer. My knife came with a good edge on it all I have done is rehone the factory edge back to sharp. But if you get it extra dull then you will have to use a more abrasive stone or belt which ever you have on hand. You can purchase a worx sharpener online or at cabelas or bass... » Read More I use a machine called the worx sharpener. It is a small belt sharpener that has changeable blade guides it basically puts the factory edge back on the knife. The edge depends on the use intended use the smaller the angle of the edge ie 20°the sharper but this will also dull faster. So I use 25° the edge holds up longer. My knife came with a good edge on it all I have done is rehone the factory edge back to sharp. But if you get it extra dull then you will have to use a more abrasive stone or belt which ever you have on hand. You can purchase a worx sharpener online or at cabelas or bass pro I am a knife lover and it is the best product I have found to give you a easy factory edge. « Show Less
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I really belive that it has dulled. Ive noticed that it doesnt feel the same as when I first got it. Will have to say that I need a new one. Used it for 5 months once a month only and I hope this helped.
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Mihara, I bought this the middle of Feb 2015 and I am still using it every day and haven't sharpened it yet. No, it is not as good as the first day but it is cutting just fine so far. I like it. Hope this helps.
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We've had this knife almost a year and the sharpener works fine still. I think EVENTUALLY it would wear out, but would probably take a long time. Hope that helps!
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I haven't sharpened mine in the few months i've had it but I don't use it very often. Sharpening depends on a lot of factors. How often you use it, what kind of paper, how many sheets at once on average. I'll sharpen mine when I notice the cuts becoming hairy and less precise.
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om gosh, it is so super sharp, I have never had to sharpen it...it is razor sharp no pun intended. just make sure you wipe off blades carefully before you put it away and it will stay quite sharp.
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I have only used my machine a handful of times (less than 10 I think) but have not noticed any dullness. The machine comes with sharpening stones that are easy enough to use when the time comes. I think it's a quiet machine. I would say on a scale of 1-10 (10 being loudest) I'd say it's a 3-4.
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honestly this knife comes very sharp and stays that way for a while. I would either take it to a local knife sharpener or just use typical sharpening methods
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My advice would be to replace the chain when it gets that dull. It takes a long time. Keeping it oiled is the key. You can buy a "sharpener" if you want, but even my mechanical husband finds sharpening by hand is time consuming. If you have an Ace Hardware, they could probably help you. We have used it many many times since we've bought it and it doesn't show any signs of needing sharpening yet. Good Luck
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You cannot sharpen the blades - this is why this is a $40 tool and not a $240 tool.However I've had mine for something like 4 or 5 years now, I use it regularly, and it is still super scary sharp. So ... you probably won't ever need to sharpen it in normal household use.
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No you can't I'm afraid. I've used my knife for almost every kitchen chore. And so far, it's shown NO sign of dulling.I give the knife 5 stars for holding an edge
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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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There is an art to sharpening colored pencils with a hand sharpener. It's very easy to break the tip. As manual sharpeners go, this is one of the better ones. But like all of them, it dulls pretty quickly. It's worth the few bucks I paid for it and I would buy it again. Hope this answers your question.