I got a knife and got this little white stick as well. Have no idea how to sharpen my knife though. Any tips?
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Either stand it straight up and just angle the knife to the angle you desire and just keep it slow and consistent, or lay it flat and find the angle you desire and keep that consistent. Start with sharpening your blade with the point of the stone first (20 passing on each side of blade) then use the flat part of the stone (also 20 passes with each side of the blade)
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It is an ultra fine sharpening stone that is often used with Spyderco's sharpmaker sharpening kit. I bought one when I could afford it, and bought the second one to have a pair to go with the kits included 4 "sticks" (called sharpening stones). When I only had one, I would simply flip the stone over to the other side of the kit to sharpen the second face of my tools. Watch the youtube on the sharp maker and it will make sense in about 30 seconds use.
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Without the Triangle Sharp Maker, or something very similar to keep the angle equal to the edge already on the blade, this stone will be very difficult (or impossible) to use properly because it is so fine. You probably need a courser stone (or set of stones) to sharpen the blade first, otherwise it is so fine it will be like trying to cut down a redwood with a scalpel. This stone is really only good for turning a very sharp knife into an insanely sharp knife. Think of it as a "fine polish" for your blade's edge; it won't reshape, grind, or remove any chips or nicks in the blade.
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Keep a consistent angle and just let the weight of the knife do the work. Don't force it. If you have a Tri-angle sharpmaker, just put this in one of the slots that you would put any other triangle stone.
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I use mine for a final polish simply by running along the edge down and away a few swipes per side.
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For sharpening at home I love this thing! Easy to use and works great! I have all Wusthof knives so I figured I'd get their sharpener too. You should also have a steel. Once you get a good edge from the sharpener you use the steel between sharpenings to keep the edge super sharp! I use my steel almost every time I so I don't have to use the sharpener much.
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They arrive very sharp. I am ignorant about sharpening but I would imagine an ordinary knife sharpener? Sorry, I am not much help. I collect them more for their beauty, although Case makes great knives.
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I've had mine for over 3 years and they are still razor sharp. You could possibly take it to a butcher to sharpen it for you. Or buy one of those at home knife sharpening machine.
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There's an arrow on the sharpening attachment - make sure it's pointing up when on the bar. I've used mine a couple times now and the chain sure seems sharper afterward.
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I feel the same way I am going to just buy a knife sharper here on amazon. It is suggested to keep a knife sharp run it a few times on a knife sharpener after every use.
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Put it in water. Once soaked it will sharpen knife.Do not ever use sharpening oil.It is a water stone.Careful it does sharpen knife quickly .Good luck.
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Its probably defective. You should talk to the producer of your knife about it
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I have sharpened some fairly small blades. KME sells a set of jaws for pen knives. I've yet to get one, but it's on my list.
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I use an accu-sharp knife and tool sharpener. It does a fantastic job on this particular blade. When you see one; the way it is used is pretty self-explanatory.
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I try to rinse and sort of dry all my "nice" knives as soon as I'm finished using them. Later I'll HAND wash, rinse, and dry them. I'm working my way up to buying a carbon steel laminated Japanese knife (not stainless) and I believe this is the way to treat them if you want any satisfaction at all with these knives which can be super sharpened. Just practicing, but I think all $100+ knives are worth this extra effort.
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You need a square or a ruler or some other object with a flat edge to be your guide for a straight line, and then you push the tip of the knife down into what you're cutting, and pull back towards you. The blade is kind of hook-shaped. You're taking that "hooK" tip and pushing down and pulling towards you. At least, that's how I use it. I could be doing it all wrong. Heh.
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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!
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For serrated knives you should use the round file sharpener. Unfortunately you may have damaged the other sharpener. Go to youtube to find techniques on how to sharpen serrated knives.
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The rod that comes with it is actually a "honing" rod. Sharpening is what must to be done to a dull knife to make it sharp again. This is best done by professionals. Honing is what is done to a relatively sharp knife to maintain a nice sharp edge. This you can and should do yourself. If you regularly use the honing steel provided, you will not have to sharpen these (or at least not as often). We love our set. We hone them each time we use them and they all still have a great edge.
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Use a grinder for a couple passes to expose the steel and sharpen the edge. After you grind off the coating a file or stone should do the trick.
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Seems like I have to sharpen it constantly really sucks and it's like I can't get it sharp enough, hope this helped