Will this blade need to be sharpened after much use
1997841
I have used it frequently for about a year and a half, and it has not needed to be sharpened, unlike my expensive knives. My local Sur la Table store sharpens while you wait for $5 per blade.
1997842
These blades stay sharp for a long time. Make sure you use a soft cutting board not glass or stone. Rada offers a sharpener which will true the blade (straighten the edge). Its very easy to use and can be used to sharpen other non serrated knives. Even though it is very sharp after a year you will notice a difference when sharpened every 3-4 mos of regular (4-5 times a week) use.
260917
Yes. I've only had to sharpen mine once so far. Puts it back to its original sharpness. Agree, with RWG, just love this knife.
1806761
Once you get it sharpened you might try using a honing steel after each use. A couple of swipes and the knife stays very sharp.It will postpone having to have the knife resharpened.
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
170569
The blade is approximately 10 - 15 degrees from the handle's axis. These knives should be able to be sharpened with any standard sharpener, although due to the quality of the steel it is exceedingly unlikely that they would require sharpening before 10 or so years of regular use.
58564
It comes very sharp and i havent needed to sharpen it even after constant us for a few months.I would say that yes at some point when you sharpen it,it will take a small layer of the coating of near the blade.
569224
As long as the points and edges of the teeth still feel sharp, you should be ok. As with any tool, the brand new sharpness will slightly go away. As long as the kerf is still correct and the teeth feel sharp to the touch it should just be normal wear. Keep in mind there is always the possibility of using a file to sharpen the blade and keep extending the life of the saw without replacement.
1783818
I took the blade off to clean it. Be advised the blade is very sharp. Watch how u handle it.
1472328
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!
1472327
Not for a long while if you use it as it is intended. The sharpener itself is for quick touch ups in the field. If you're at home then you should use an actual sharpening stone.
2017881
I'm sure it could be sharpened that way. However, this knife has a very precise edge on it and you would want it sharpened by a professional that has the ability to match that specific edge. Me; I would take it to a pro. And I kept my knives sharp for years when I worked in professional kitchens.
1066819
Hey Dan. I haven't had to worry about sharpening the knife yet. I bought it a month ago and use it almost daily. The edge is still just as sharp as when I pulled it out of the package. I've seen other reviewers state that eventually it will need to be sharpened but I haven't reached that point yet.
1013760
I doubt the blades can be sharpened. This one replaced another B/D hedger that lasted over 15 years and still cut well. But, the old one's motor finally died and it was more expensive to replace that than buy a new unit.
1261820
After about a year of daily use the large blue knife started to dull. It is the one we used the most. I haven't sharpened it but I do plan on doing it soon.
754467
Yes they do need sharpening but they are easy to re-sharpen. It's a good blade that doesn't rust easily.
1190030
When i got mine it was really sharp. but after a few months of use i sharpened it with a sharpener i had around the house. you may need a better sharpener.
13972
yes, the replacement blade has a protective coating on it...after mowing the lawn the coating will wear off and you will notice that the blade will become sharper.