Can this sharpener do a "partial" sharpen a la the Dahle D155, or must it sharpen to a point every time? Thanks!
840640
You do not have to sharpen to a point if you do not want to. You have total control over the amount you want to sharpen the pencil.
840641
It's completely manual, you can stop sharpening when the mood strikes you! The earlier you stop the duller the point. So yes partial sharpen makes a neat point that's not sharp. It works quick so just 2 easy cranks take you from broken point to partial sharpen.
840642
It would be very difficult to do a partial sharpen, but it can be done, as I have done so a few times on accident.
2033629
I have only used this sharpener a few times for this and it does a good job. How it would react to multiple use is something I cannot answer.
1461728
Purchased this at end of season. So have not had to sharpen it. I did purchase the sharpener for it. These mowers usually last for years. I live near Amish country and I know they use and sharpen them.
997691
It is possible but difficult to get the full blade In one swipe. I use a file to get the edge and then I use this to sharpen. Good luck
291117
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!
2179189
My knives are especially sharp after using mine. If you have used another sharpener that perhaps put a different angle on the blade, you're going to have to run them through the course side a number of times (maybe 50 or do on each side) to get the angle correct. Then 10 or more on each side of the fine stone.
1039641
I use the polishing wheels; the stones will not put an edge on any knife, not even Wurstof. Wurstof recommends using the polishing wheeles, the one one right end. The sharpener does a great job.
379519
Absolutely! Serated knives are my favorite as they are more versatile. I honestly didn't think you could sharpen a serated edge until I gave it a try with my Perfect Edge sharpener, it worked! I would definitely recommend this sharpener for serated edges, you will be glad you did!
95124
FYI... here is what Wusthof said:Hi, Serrated edge knives actually never need to be sharpened. The way the blades are made, the part that needs to stay sharp never hits a cutting surface so it should not ever go dull. Using a serrated edge knife on the 2904-7 knife sharpener would damage it, so I do not recommend trying it. Regards, Lauren info@wusthof.comWusthof-Trident Inc333 Wilson AvenueNorwalk, CT 06854
1211409
There is an art to sharpening colored pencils with a hand sharpener. It's very easy to break the tip. As manual sharpeners go, this is one of the better ones. But like all of them, it dulls pretty quickly. It's worth the few bucks I paid for it and I would buy it again. Hope this answers your question.
1098284
IIRC, out of the box the blade was good and sharp. If you sharpen your own, you'll *love* the way this thing takes an edge. My Zetsurin is just about the sharpest thing I own. After a bit of work ;)
958604
If this doesn't sharpen it nothing will ..... you can take the guard off and sharpen anything.
1098285
IIRC, out of the box the blade was good and sharp.If you sharpen your own, you'll *love* the way this thing takes an edge. My Zetsurin is just about the sharpest thing I own. After a bit of work ;)
1278086
I have never (and wouldn't) try to sharpen a serrated edge with a sharpener that takes away metal from the edge. A serrated blade requires a special rod sharpener. I do not recommend the diamond sharpener, it will damage your blade.
1855452
This could be used to sharpen a Santoku or any knife but the sharpener I received simply did not work. Not sure if it was misaligned, but I returned the unit. I took my blades, including my Santoku, to a local butcher shop that did them all for $1 a piece, which I think was a bargain.
1422481
I wouldn't waste my time on trying to sharpen it. Buy a new one. You won't believe the difference in using a new one compared to the old one.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.