Are the blade angle settings marked, and will it do 16 degrees (Shun knives)?
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Jim, I'm by no means am I an expert but I found if I mark the blade with a marker where I want it sharpened I can set the machine to that angle and get a knife sharp. There are markings on the machine but I find marking the blade is much more accurate! AGAIN... I'm no expert at sharpening. Through my trial and error that's my best answer... Hope that helps!
267262
Blade angles are marked on the vertical rod with etched marks, but in my opinion they are there for reference. Mark your knifes edge with a marking pen and make test swipes to verify the rod is set to that angle by seeing that the pen mark is being removed. But yes it will do 16 deg angles.
267263
There are five angle settings indicated by colors. The five angle degrees are: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30. I believe there are angle gauges for these types of knife sharpener. That may help you in getting the 16.
267264
They are not marked (well, they are, but the markings are not accurate or useful) and repeatability is kind of a pain. I bought a drill stop collar to tighten over the shaft as to keep a 18* angle for me. You'll have to use an angle gage and make your own marks for the angles you desire. Besides that.. I think it's a fantastic sharpener. The included stones work alright but it's definitely worth paying extra and buying a quality set of stones as the "real" edge pro Apex uses. Fortunately, the stones are the same dimensions so they'll work great for this cheaper sharpener.
2192425
Yes but I would sharpen it when you get it. I received mine not dull but not really sharp either. So I put a better edge on it. 20 degrees.
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Hello, I'm not familiar with the angles of the sharpener, but it does have multiple angles. This is a sharpener I bought for my father so I don't have it here with me. I have the older version and was so impressed with my sharpener that I bought one for him, though I like my older one better. In a day and time with so many things I buy and say "Poor quality, junk", I did say I like this item. Why is everything made in China and when are we going to get back 'American made'. This probably doesn't answer your question but it is a nice sharpener for the money. Thanks for the chance to rant and rave...Bring back 'American' ! Hello, I'm not familiar with the angles of the sharpener, but it does have multiple angles. This is a sharpener I bought for my father so I don't have it here with me. I have the older version and was so impressed with my sharpener that I bought one for him, though I like my older one better. In a day and time with so many things I buy and say "Poor quality, junk", I did say I like this item. Why is everything made in China and when are we going to get back 'American made'. This probably doesn't answer your question but it is a nice sharpener for the money. Thanks for... » Read More Hello, I'm not familiar with the angles of the sharpener, but it does have multiple angles. This is a sharpener I bought for my father so I don't have it here with me. I have the older version and was so impressed with my sharpener that I bought one for him, though I like my older one better. In a day and time with so many things I buy and say "Poor quality, junk", I did say I like this item. Why is everything made in China and when are we going to get back 'American made'. This probably doesn't answer your question but it is a nice sharpener for the money. Thanks for the chance to rant and rave...Bring back 'American' ! « Show Less
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Knife sharpening and angles is something I've not quite got the hang of but research showed 15. I'll go with that but don't take it to the bank.
399117
the tip of the blade is a stright angle cut. there is a slight curve to the over-all blade.
1609882
When I used my Lansky sharpening system on this knife I found the edge to be unevenly ground. One side of the blade was roughly 30 degrees and the other 25 degrees.I chose not to re-cut the edges and sharpened it at those angles. The blade took a very nice edge and has held its sharpness with moderate use.
660256
I don't know. I have sharpen every knife I have from a Kershaw 3650st, to a Buck flay knife, to a kitchen knife. It works well for me always keeps the same angle.
246446
Parallel grooves all the way around. Find the 16 degree angle reminder useful and the steel is working a treat with my Shun knives with just a few gentle strokes.
1205002
As this sharpener in the first stage can take a 20 degree angle knife and shift it to 15 degrees, when you do that it is working but does not bog down. Once you do this or started with a 15 degree edge, it does not hardly know a knife is there. Wattage says 125W on the name plate looked at my Model 110 and it says 75W. I use my 110 first stage on Cleavers and it has no problem either.
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According to the manufacturer, my favorite Victorinox Chef knives have a 15° edge (sharpen in slot 1), and their boning knives 20° (sharpen in slot 2). It's good I asked, or I would do it wrong!
2215853
Sorry - don't have those particular knives - but I can tell you that it puts a very nice edge on both 15 and 20 degree knives.
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Yes, the sharpening angles are adjustable. This is a cheap copy of the Edge Pro sharpener. Look that up and you will know how this works. I did buy the Edge Pro stones in addition to those that came with this and I think the Edge Pro stones are better (but raise the price).
1731958
variable.. advise you set your own angle. the hardening of the edge is good enough to manage a 20 edge in most chopping work.
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on this website: http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/nobex-proman-miter-saw.aspx, it lists the preset angles as 0, 15, 22-1/2, 30, 36 & 45 degrees. does that sound right?
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What ever you do, don't use that on a shun knife. Shun knifes have an angle of 16 degrees. That sharpener is for german design knifes with a 22 degree angle. Either send them to a professional knife sharpener or to shun, they sharpen them for free. Or get yourself the Wicked Edge Knife Sharpener, its fool proof!!
1476007
I cannot answer this question, as I do not know. I suggest that you contact the mfgr, if you need to sharpen it. The knife has asian characters written on it, which would lead me to believe that it needs to be angled the same as other asian knives.
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I believe that they are 15 degrees, but I am not 100 percent sure. These are great knives and so far have met every challenge I have put them to. They are very sharp and hold an edge great,cutting with almost no effort. They are definitely worth the money.