how to sharpen the blade?
1983196
I have not sharpened it. It stays sharp for a long time. To see about sharpening the blade, look at the reviews for the Oxo mandoline on Amazon. There are several comments that discuss sharpening the blade.
244938
I use a soft mouse pad with fine sandpaper on it. Just Google how to sharpen a convex knife.
2200310
The method I use is the worksharp electric sharpener. In the field I may use a crock box with ceramic rods or a regular stone sharpener
236429
Mine as well did not come with instructions-but believe it sharpens everything very, very well. Do not regret buying this item. Sorry
261337
This set comes with a sharpener. You hold the handle and pull the blade across the rod at an angle as you pull it down the full length of the blade. The blade should be tilted at an angle not straight up and down. You do each side equally (one side 20 times and the other side 20 times) thus making the blade sharper. You can look this up on you tube if you need a visual. Be careful after you are done. The blade will be sharp.
2190660
The blades can't be sharpened, but some sharpeners can replace the cutter for much cheaper than the replacement cost of the whole blade. I send mine to Northern Tails Sharpening, he charges $10 to refurbish 5-in-1 blades.
1057788
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
1029159
No. Do not sharpen. You will weaken the leading edge of the blade. The blades cut just fine right out of the box with slightly dull edges.
43223
none at all i would recommend looking for tutorials on youtube. i also recommend not getting this and saving for a real knife where you can put electrical tape on the sharp stuff. (has the same effect as having a trainer)ps if you do buy it it i will bet that it will break within the first week and the company doesn't cover it by warranty.
494583
Just use some distilled water and a spray bottle. Thats what I did and it worked like a champ. Then just wet it liberally and make sure you use a sharp blade.
1612686
There is not a sharpener included. The blade comes sharpened but is not super sharp.
1832698
Some stainless steel blades are extremely difficult to sharpen. Try using the medium grit (brown) stones more... This may help some
2097107
the best way is to go to a reliable knife sharpener person. If none are available in your area, there is a hand held sharpener you can use. It has two little crock stick areas that you use depending on the knife. Check out the Lansky PS Med 01 blade medic or the Zwilling J A Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener. Stay away from electric ones as they are hard on the blades.
1457936
I have no idea though I have had one for some time. It's cheaper to buy a new one than conventional sharpening unless you can do it all yourself.
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!!!
291117
I use the Lansky sharpening system and sharpen it by sections. I've also used the diamond edge "steel" to rought it in before I finished it. Works great for me!
1261819
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.