can you use this to sharpen regular knives
1510693
It's really meant for knives with 15 degree angle. Most regular knives are sharpened to a larger angle. I've used it on some "regular knives" with very thin blades and it seems to work.
1510694
Yes, you can. But you will have to use the coarse side (cutter on the left) for a longer period of time to re-shape the blade angle from the American angle, which can be between 20-30 degrees, to the 15 degree angle of usual Asian knife. It will take at least 30 to 50 pulls through the shapener to re-angle the knife. You will be taking more metal off the knife when doing this, but unless you're 20 years old and want to keep the knife for a lifetime, that won't matter. The sharpener works very well. I'm using it on my MAC Japanese knifes which cost over $200.00 each.
1510695
They have to have two edge sides, like the Victorinox chef's knife we got it for, or the Japanese knives. Most American knives only have one edge side (the other side is flat).
1510696
I have only had this knife sharpener for a short time but it worked great on some very old dull Chicago Cutlery knives. It was very easy to use and very safe. I would recommend it for regular knives and have tossed my old sharpener that was not very sturdy.
72810
Yes, you can! As long as the blade is straight and not serrated. I've gone through my knives (including pocket knives) and sharpened everything.
1457123
Yes, you can but you might consider getting the Shun sharpening steel. The Shun knife blade is set up on a particular angle The Shun steel has a built in guide to set the knife at exactly the angle the knife has from the factory. I should also say that a few swipes on the Shun steel really makes a difference, aligning the edge and removing small imperfections without doing damage to the blade.
456618
I would think so. I have this KA-BAR Potbelly, and it will sharpen that. http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/39
1343960
it will sharpen any NON serrated knives.works best with knives that need honing for a sharper blade. I would not use it for extremely dull knives.i do have Rada knives which I think are great.
1749601
Yes, this sharpener also works with other thin bladed knives. Thicker forged knives also work, but not easily.
68365
I would like to know the answer to this question, too. The answer by Ms. Ledbetter doesn't do it. Does anyone know if this will sharpen santoku knives?
200599
This sharpener is for knives, would not really be feasible to use on an ax blade.
2155898
Yes. Small or large sized blades, the two grits on this stone can take literally any straight edged blade you choose to sharpen. Use the fine grit to hone the edge slightly or put the finishing touches on the blade. Use the courser grit to repair nicks and prepare the edge for the finer grit polishing stage. I have used it for my Swiss Army 2" packet knife and the stone does the job.
1830657
I have never tried it but I suppose you could if the blade fit in the sharpeners
2215858
It should not matter who made the knives in question, this sharpener should be able to handle them well - unless you have "ceramic" (white or black blades) rather than steel blades. Those will probably require specialized diamond sharpeners.
1573953
You can have a ceramic knife sharpened but really only by a professional with previous experience. all the home ceramic sharpers ive seen really don't work well. I would google a local knife sharpener in your area.
977175
No, it is good to keep your kitchen knives sharp but to small for machetes and axes. I wanted it for skinning knives because I don't like to take the time to sharpen a knife with a wet stone. It won't get a spinner sharp enough. I did see on sharpener advertised for what you want on Amazon however.
58566
Yes it can be sharpened. I just make a few swipes on my fine steel between uses and its razor sharp. The blade is very thin so its great for fine thin slicing which is what I use it for.
538913
yes, but without a base of the sharpmaker system it may be hard depending on blade size. if you are purchasing this for just hand sharpening by itself I would look at there double sided stones or pocket stones by spyderco instead
299937
I don't see why this sharpener wouldn't work for other knives also. It simply consists of 3 ceramic grinding wheels of different grit. Global is a company which produces knives.
569184
No, not unless you have a special sharpener that is made for that type of bade.