Does this unit shift from 15° to 20° automatically of manually? Can I re sharpen western knives to 15° standard?
844855
The first two slots are for Asian, the second two slots are for Western. You can re-sharpen western knives to 15. If you want more information check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Ldbuum6B8.
810251
There is a different slot for each angle. You manually insert in proper slot. Have not tried to change angle from 20 to 15 degrees but manual says it can be done
844856
It's manual. The 6 slots on the top, l-r are 15* right side of knife, 15* left side, 20* right, 20*left, stropping right, stropping left. You can do all 3 stages or mix and match however you want. I've found using them in order makes for a super sharp and long lasting edge. I did it to most of my knives and still haven't had to resharpen any yet. And I've filleted out several large catfish with the one knife alone. Practic on a few knives you aren't very particular to, until you catch on to how the machine is set up. After you get the hang of it, it's as easy as blinking your eyes. Jeff It's manual. The 6 slots on the top, l-r are 15* right side of knife, 15* left side, 20* right, 20*left, stropping right, stropping left. You can do all 3 stages or mix and match however you want. I've found using them in order makes for a super sharp and long lasting edge. I did it to most of my knives and still haven't had to resharpen any yet. And I've filleted out several large catfish with the one knife alone. Practic on a few knives you aren't very particular to, until you catch on to how the machine is set up. After you get the hang of it, it's as easy as blinking your eyes.... » Read More It's manual. The 6 slots on the top, l-r are 15* right side of knife, 15* left side, 20* right, 20*left, stropping right, stropping left. You can do all 3 stages or mix and match however you want. I've found using them in order makes for a super sharp and long lasting edge. I did it to most of my knives and still haven't had to resharpen any yet. And I've filleted out several large catfish with the one knife alone. Practic on a few knives you aren't very particular to, until you catch on to how the machine is set up. After you get the hang of it, it's as easy as blinking your eyes. Jeff « Show Less
1353474
Not always. It has automatic preset keys that you adapt depending on the recipes. I am very happy with my oven. You learn how to adapt your recipes, the more that you use this oven.
1115068
You need to know the proper edge angle for your Gyuto knife as this sharpener is designed for the 15 degree Asian style edge which is thinner and sharper than say the traditional American blade. I know Cook's Illustrated rated this Chef's Choice Pronto the very best of it's type, but I don't recall what month the article was in nor if they mentioned using it on other style knifes. Perhaps someone can do a search for you if you ask the question again. Sorry...Ron
510544
The angles are 22 degrees and the machine will automatically position your knife in that angle. I have a Shun knife and it works fine for me. I not only have the Chef's Choice for myself but have given it as gifts and everyone that I have given it to is very satisfied. Good luck!
1510694
Yes, you can. But you will have to use the coarse side (cutter on the left) for a longer period of time to re-shape the blade angle from the American angle, which can be between 20-30 degrees, to the 15 degree angle of usual Asian knife. It will take at least 30 to 50 pulls through the shapener to re-angle the knife. You will be taking more metal off the knife when doing this, but unless you're 20 years old and want to keep the knife for a lifetime, that won't matter. The sharpener works very well. I'm using it on my MAC Japanese knifes which cost over $200.00 each.
1087284
Don't use guide, it will scratch knife's finish. Just use your hand keep 15 degree angle.
2236619
If it is 15 degrees I believe it is still able to work. 30 degrees to 40 degrees makes a knife at it's sharpest. So an answer to the the question, yes it should work
636125
Has to be per side, and the instructions illustrations indicate per side. It also discusses that 17 degrees is for fine blades such as razors, 20 degrees is for kitchen / chef knives, 25 degrees is for hunting blades or field knives, and 30 degrees is for implements like machette's .
666483
It really depends on placement of knife and blade width. Using a magic marker on the bevel edge you can adjust it to achieve needed angle. The knives I just recently did for my mom required matching 15 degree bevel and with very little adjust had no issues achieving this. Syderco and a few other knives useing thinner blades due to type metal also require about 15 degrees snd currently have had no issues with sharpening them.
898519
Yes. The sharpener handles angles from 14-24 degrees, and the USMC KA-BAR has 20 degree angles.
734843
You would have to manually press. Maybe the higher end model that lets you select the exact temperature could be rigged up.
1391271
OK its recommended that you use 10 to 15 degree angle when sharpening these knives. I usually put 2 quarters between the back of the blade and the stone that will give you an idea of the correct angle
524958
I just checked was able to adjust it from about 10 degrees to 55 degrees. but I would say it's most practical for sharpening around 30-50 degrees so you should be good I mostly sharpen chisles and plane blades does make for a great edge. hope I was helpfull to you.
2037215
I cannot answer "why," as I didn't engineer the product, however the unit does up to 30 degrees per side. This will get you to 60 degrees inclusive which is about as high as I can think of going for any blade. It could be that the older unit listed it's angles as inclusive so, for example, if you were in the 40 degree guide, you were really sharpening to 20 degrees per side. Hope that helps.
331119
I have never had that problem but yes, it will adjust with a screw. I just click it twice and all the wires go out. It works but if yours does not just adjust screw or sharpen it. I know they make good stuff so call the 800 number and ask for repair or replacement. They are a very good company.
524957
The guide is variable. There are no set angles. You end up adjusting the guide to the angle of the blade you are sharpening. I wish it had set angles, but once you get used to the setup, it works very well. Not really something you setup and use for the first time perfectly. Takes some fiddling and learning.
871975
No, you cannot set it to a specific degree and neither do you need to. It goes from 80, 120, 150, 180, 200, 220 and 240. It works perfectly like this.