Does this sharpen the blade to be like new?
1563673
Absolutely. I have 5 Global knives and this sharpener has returned them to their new razor-like sharpness.
907666
No it only sharpens the blades that come with it... that is why I returned it.
515986
I have used tool a lot. blade still nice and sharp. I would think blades can be sharpened. I love this tool.
1870575
I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
1182747
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.
218749
No, it is not self sharpening but the blade has lasted me about a year so far with no problems & that year has inucluded all the paper/card stock needed for mine & my sister's weddings (invites, programs, favor tags, shower invites, thank you cards etc).
44928
As yet I have not needed to sharpen the blade but a qualified local blade sharpener could surely do the job, although a good handyman I would not attempt it myself. At some point it will be necessary to purchase to purchase a new one and replacing is quite easy.I hope this is usefulThe unit makes laying a laminate floor a breeze.Richard Nova Scotia Canada
1467804
No it does NOT come with the knife sharpener........It is a very good knife(not a chef but can't see how you can do better under $10) and I now pretty much exclusively use it for almost all my chopping/cutting.......I have my own knife sharpener and have been wondering if this knife can even be sharpened using a standard knife sharpener, although since blade seems normal, it probably can.........I bought one and just put another one of these knifes on my wish list......
62325
A used blade is best and who knows how exactly it works. It seems to sharpen the blade by removing layers of shaving cream and hair that has stayed on the blade after use.
1467805
No, it doesn't but it's so sharp that you won't need to sharpen it for a while, and the price is worth buying a knife sharpener separately (if needed). I've only used it for Sushi so it's still pretty sharp.
1612686
There is not a sharpener included. The blade comes sharpened but is not super sharp.
1826142
I bought this for a family sibling but as far as I know the blade doesn't dull very quickly. Don't know about the sharpening as they are pretty cheap I would just buy a new one.
279333
Yes and no if the blade is very dull it won't sharpen, if the blade is sharp it will maintain the blade. I use a hand file to first shape the edge then I use the sharpener.
901744
I don't know. I haven't had to sharpen or replace blade yet. It looks like it's just 2 standard razor blades. I was assuming you just replace when it gets dull.
761075
I don't think you can sharpen the blade. I think it would need replacement if you were to dull the blade. I've cleaned over four hundred fish on my original blade and still goinig. I will never use anything else!!!
2284842
It is sharp when it arrives and can be used immediately. You will not have to sharpen it for quite some time.
1263795
I treat my knives very carefully and haven't had that problem. This one is new, but I bought it as a replacement for one that was 15 years old, not because it wasn't like new, but because someone who shall remain nameless (husband) accidentally threw it away.