Can I use this sharpener on my straight razor (for shaving)?
1977761
If you take good care of your razor, you will only need to strop it. I have shaved exclusively with a straight razor for more than 40 years and have used a stone maybe six times in all those years. Generally, if your razor cannot be made sufficiently sharp by stropping, you need to have it honed and set by a professional.
1977762
see if you can download the user manual, as it shows you EVERYTHING you can sharpen. To answer your question though, yes.
1977763
I have never used it to sharpen scalpels, etc but I do not see why not -- other than eventually wearing away the metal. The finishing triangular rods are very fine. The big advantage of the sharpener is that you gently pull the blade toward you with the blade straight up & down - so you don't have to try to guesstimate the proper degree angle. It's very effective and the mirror finish on the grind is obvious.
2008955
That'll work just fine. It doesn't hold an edge very well, so constant sharpening will be needed. Any one of those handheld sharpeners with that sharpening V will be quickest and easiest way to go.
1507788
I don't think so. Don't think it'd be a very close shave; not what it's designed to do. Nothing beats a razor. Best of luck!
559420
if what you mean is a "safety razor" of the old fashioned kind with double-edge blades, then no. I bought one of these, and the slot is too small for the razor to fit in. The "Razorpit" device for sharpening won't work on such razors and blades for a different reason, see that item's Q/As.
158044
I haven't used it on a straight razor however I did use it on a pocket knife followed by a leather strop with polishing compound & I can tell you that it shaved hair without pulling like a sharpened straight razor.
1754495
My sharpener would not run on your electrical supply. It's designed for the US market. Perhaps if you purchased a unit from a UK based merchant. I do like my sharpener. Good luck.
394521
I do not know, because I don't own those type of knives. However, the instructions indicate that this sharpen can be used to sharpen this type of knife.
422868
I use a work sharp electric sharpener on all my knives,It' quick easy and gives me a shaving edge.about $100 but worth it.
1323236
According to the literature that came with my razor, one may use shaving cream or not, whichever you prefer.☺
1556259
yes you can , but I highly recommend or your razor wont last as long once you use it you will hear the difference . but to answer your ? . yes . ps I say you don't want to
1579233
Hi - I'm not completely sure. But from my experience, you can use on all knives. It's super easy and a great sharpener. Their customer service is great - shoot them a quick email before purchasing. Hope that helped.
2178075
This is a pretty small knife sharpener. I use it to sharpen orchid shears. I would think you would want a little longer "stone" to sharpen knifes
387964
Yes, it works just fine to shave with this razor, while it is plugged in. My husband uses it that way too.
203486
No. You would need a power transformer. There is another model of this sharpener that works on 220/240 volt
1243896
I am sorry but I don't have any knowledge or experience sharpening saws with razor teeth. So I don't know if the sharpening tool you are describing will work for this saw.
1149671
Yes you can and quite well. The big thing is getting used to the sharpener and getting your technique down. I hope this helps.
2126320
It didn't work well for me either. I took off a lot of steel shavings using it but it was never razor sharp. Try a stone. I wonder if you run it through their sharpener then a stone if it doesn't sharpen up quick.