I only own inexpensive kitchen knives. Will this item sharpen them like. What is a "Global" knife anyway?
299937
I don't see why this sharpener wouldn't work for other knives also. It simply consists of 3 ceramic grinding wheels of different grit. Global is a company which produces knives.
299938
Global is a brand name, as previously specified. As for sharpening other brands, it is effective on some knives. What makes Global knives so unique is that the bevel to the cutting edge is very long and the backbone of the knife is very thin. Most kitchen knives, especially "inexpensive" ones, have a very blunt bevel. This sharpener is designed for the long bevel of Globals and the opening is comparatively narrow, so some heavier, thicker knives won't even fit in the opening. Your best bet would be to get a more generic sharpener.
299939
I have found the knife sharpener helpful and easy to use. However, it is not going to turn dull knives into sharp knives. If they are really dull you should get them sharpened first and use to maintain blade. I think that Global knives are very expensive knives. Hope this helped.
299940
A Global knife is a specific brand name. The knives are lightweight and the blades have a specific angle to them that makes them very sharp.
299941
Global blades have a rare honing to the blade. You should only sharpen global knives with this sharpener.
984648
Sorry, I can't help. While I ordered this item, it was not suitable for the Asian knife I have. So I returned the item and ordered a different sharpener.
313301
Yes, but it depends on the knife. This sharpener is great for honing inexpensive blades, but I wouldn't use it on Wusthof, Global or Henckels knives. The edge you get from the Chef's Choice is very sharp, but not like a razor. It's more like micro serrated. I used it to sharpen my cheap set of KitchenAid blades. My Chroma knives I sharpen by hand with a whetstone. The stropping wheel can be used on any knife and it works well.
648020
It's both. I've used it now for both of my Global knives- paring & Santuko. It provides an extremely sharp edge. I have lent it to my son and he absolutely loves it. We both had been trying to sharpen these knives with our 3 wheel sharpener to no avail. I noticed my paring knife was developing a small cut out when starting the sharpening process- that doesn't happen with the Pronto because you slide it back and forth.
1663302
It's a nice sharpener that will put damn sharp edges on a dull knife, but I either use the budget set I sharpened with this great gadget, or my Cutco. Sorry that I can't help.
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.
1176238
I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
1134489
The three stage sharpener is to be used when a sharpening rod will not bring your edge back to life. Also, I don't recommend using the Global sharpener on any knives other than ones made in Japan. They have a different angle on the blade than German made knives.
501164
I've been cooking all my life (as the house-hold chef) and would NEVER put a cutting knife, that I valued in the dishwasher. I bought a set of Global Japanese knives 20 years ago and they are as sharp today as when I got them. I sharpen them on a water-stone and use a steel whenever I used them. I do the same for my new Victoronix. The heat, the banging of the sharp blade again other utensils and corrosive nature of dishwashing detergent is what will dull the blade. The polymer handle will survive, but the steel will dull...and I don't mean in a shiny way. Hand wash your knives and store them in a knife holder/wooden block, but never in a drawer. Have fun...stay sharp
2215852
I do not own any Shun knives, and only one Heckels. I do have several Victorinox knives, one of which is their 8" chef's knife which has a 15 Asian edge grind rather than the 20 European/American edge. This sharpener has two primary wheels, one for 20 and one for 15. The final honing wheel is designed to put an amazingly sharp edge on either edge angle. Note that the honing wheel is ceramic rather than diamond dust as on some previous models. I had an earlier Chef's Choice with the diamond honing wheel. It was sufficient, but the edge didn't come close the sharpness the ceramic wheel on the 1520 is capable of producing. It's close to razor sharp. I love my 1520; I give it a five-star recommendation.
1460990
Wusthof is a pretty basic knife. This is a pretty basic knife sharpener. I think it would sharpen any knife that has a normal blade.
424016
Yes !!! I've only had it for about three weeks .. But works pretty good in my opinion.. I've used it for steak knives and works fine.. Can't beat the price.. It has a sharpener on one side, for coarse knifes and on the other side for fine knifes.. Good luck if you decide to buy.. I would recommend it !!!!!
1343962
It will sharpen most any straight edge knife. I use it on kitchen, pocket, and hunting knives. It works great.
1633727
I don't believe it matters what brand knife you own. I have several brands of knifes and it works better than any of the other two sharpeners I have owned. It's a winner, unlike the Cubs.
261339
I have a general knife sharpener, which seems to work fine. The problem with these knifes, in my opinion, is the flimsy construction and general bendability of the blades, not their sharpness.
604397
I have used this knife sharpener to sharpen every knife I own. It worked fine on my paring knife ...should work for you too.
1277477
It won't hurt, but a sharpener won't improve an inferior product. Invest in good knives.