Also, I am looking for a good sharpener for the Dixon Tri-Conderogas. Is this it?
2070620
This makes a very clean nice point so I would recommend it for that. My normal go to sharpener is an antique Panasonic electric from the '50s.
2070621
YES! My husband, the artist responded. "YEAH! It has an adjustible sharpener for pencil tips and the odd of the lead breaking are slip to none. He has another one he has had for YEARS at work that still works - he wanted a new one for home. He refused to buy any other brand! Get it!
1370521
I honestly haven't used it for anything other than regular sized pencils.. It is a VERY good sharpener and I am we'll pleased.
694731
I have the wusthof 2 stage sharpener and you use the coarse then the fine sharpener according to some reviews I have read.
1726254
Don't know if this is the "best" way...but I just use my Prismacolor pencil sharpener. It is the same sharpener I use for my watercolor pencils and colored pencils. Maybe there is a "best" or even "better" way. I never gave it that much thought...just used what I had... interesting question.
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Hi, I bought the sharpener and have used it on both Global and Wustholf knives to great success, best if you finish with the Wusthof steel afterwards.
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I couldn't find one online so I ended up calling the company to get me an extra , I will say it is a good little sharpener for the money .....
1921309
A bit disappointing that - mine came with a razor edge and has held it very well. There are lots of good sharpeners out there, and it's really whatever works for you. I have a old stone, which I use under a tap to keep it wet and stop clogging. Friends of mine swear by their Lansky kits, which I never got the hang of using.
2044359
The Smith's TRI-6 Arkansas TRI-HONE Sharpening Stones System should last a lifetime and works very well. It can also be found on Amazon.
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Thanks for your informative reply! I had already bought one, & forgotten about posting this question. It does work well, & looks like the cleaning feature will be handy. And I've used it to "dress up" the edges on a couple of Fiskars axes, plus their bill-hook machete "brush axe", as well as a Gerber Camp Axe.Reason I asked in the first place? I had bought a different sharpener from another source that advertised "wheels", but only had two crossed ceramic "rodlets". It occurred to me that maybe even Fiskars might make this error. Happily, there was no problem- Fiskars told the truth! And considering what things cost these days, it's well worth the money. Thanks for your informative reply! I had already bought one, & forgotten about posting this question. It does work well, & looks like the cleaning feature will be handy. And I've used it to "dress up" the edges on a couple of Fiskars axes, plus their bill-hook machete "brush axe", as well as a Gerber Camp Axe.Reason I asked in the first place? I had bought a different sharpener from another source that advertised "wheels", but only had two crossed ceramic "rodlets". It occurred to me that maybe even Fiskars might make this error. Happily,... » Read More Thanks for your informative reply! I had already bought one, & forgotten about posting this question. It does work well, & looks like the cleaning feature will be handy. And I've used it to "dress up" the edges on a couple of Fiskars axes, plus their bill-hook machete "brush axe", as well as a Gerber Camp Axe.Reason I asked in the first place? I had bought a different sharpener from another source that advertised "wheels", but only had two crossed ceramic "rodlets". It occurred to me that maybe even Fiskars might make this error. Happily, there was no problem- Fiskars told the truth! And considering what things cost these days, it's well worth the money. « Show Less
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I haven't but I would use one of those plastic sharpeners that have the ceramic and the course sharpeners. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00032S02K?cache=f7f8c0a1e822bec97cb9f8ac53ad27a3π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70#ref=mp_s_a_1_6&qid;=1393128365&sr;=8-6
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I use a diamond machining technology (DMT) sharpener--fine + medium surfaces. Actually, I use only the fine and amazingly enough that seems sufficient. The one I have no longer appears to be listed on Amazon, but I would think any fine DMT sharpener would be OK--they're relatively inexpensive. The closest I can come to what I have is http://www.amazon.com/DMT-D4F-Dia-Sharp-Continuous-Diamond/dp/B002D4K90M/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1392345271&sr=8-27&keywords=diamond+machining+technology
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Any pencils sharpener will work, the KUM long point sharpener just makes this pencils that much better for only a few bucks
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Dixon Ticonderogas are pretty good. I buy them for my kids. They are the minimum quality pencil I will use if I have a choice. But I always reach for my Generals first and I save them for me since they do cost more and my kids do not appreciate the aesthetic pleasures of writing with a top quality pencil. I say Dixons are fine for the kids, but get Generals for yourself. Especially if you do extensive writing/note taking in pencil. Worth every penny. And General's is not paying me. (But if they're listening I wouldn't turn down a free box thrown my way. Hint.)
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Oh, I had not realized the Dixon Ticonderogas came in other sizes besides standard. Sorry, I have only sharpened the standard size ones.
1980694
Personally I would by a different sharpener. I am NOT pleased with the unit that I bought. it does not do an adequate job of sharpening any knife.
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also FOR CONSIDERATION--This is A 10 DOLLAR sharpener. Think about investing in the Shun sharpener.
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Any sharpening stone will work. I prefer to use a red handled sharpener made by Corona (AC 8300 is printed on it). It takes the metal down faster than a stone which I like when I am out pruning lots of fruit trees and it's lightweight. It costs under $10.00 the last time I bought one.