Do most knives tell you what the angle is? Is there a simple way to check blade for angle? How badly will next up/down even angle hurt odd ang blade?
1019161
There is a chart included with instructions which gives the angles for most brands and/or types of knives. I wouldn't think going up 1degree will make much difference.( say 17 to 18). If you are concerned, they recommend calling manufacturer.
1019162
Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope that it answers some of your concerns about this unit. Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope... » Read More Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope that it answers some of your concerns about this unit. « Show Less
1925446
Yep - just pop off the angle guide, rotate the belt system forward and you have yourself a handy-dandy tool sharpener. I always check the balance of the blade after grinding to make sure one side isn't heavier than the other. I simply balance the blade from the center and if one side falls, I remove a little more material from that side. It's a rough gauge, but accurate enough for a mower blade.
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!
2200304
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.
694729
Have not reached that point yet....my knife is still very sharp. Sorry, had no answer.
79734
Very much so... When you receive it....use a 'Fine' side of a quality sharpening stone ie: Smiths, to hone out a "truely" razor sharp edge. I've never, ever received a razor sharp blade from a mail order source. Sharp...? Ehhh...yea, I guess, but the term is relative. Anyway....as a weapon? If you swing and slice with that sword out of the box...it will cause true damage, and of course possible fatal result. Use a fine side of a stone on edge, and only takes about 15-30 proper strokes...at correct angle, and you will have a formidable weapon. Be careful. Razor Sharp in careless hands will hurt more than just the bad guy. Very much so... When you receive it....use a 'Fine' side of a quality sharpening stone ie: Smiths, to hone out a "truely" razor sharp edge. I've never, ever received a razor sharp blade from a mail order source. Sharp...? Ehhh...yea, I guess, but the term is relative. Anyway....as a weapon? If you swing and slice with that sword out of the box...it will cause true damage, and of course possible fatal result. Use a fine side of a stone on edge, and only takes about 15-30 proper strokes...at correct angle, and you will have a formidable weapon. Be careful. Razor Sharp in careless... » Read More Very much so... When you receive it....use a 'Fine' side of a quality sharpening stone ie: Smiths, to hone out a "truely" razor sharp edge. I've never, ever received a razor sharp blade from a mail order source. Sharp...? Ehhh...yea, I guess, but the term is relative. Anyway....as a weapon? If you swing and slice with that sword out of the box...it will cause true damage, and of course possible fatal result. Use a fine side of a stone on edge, and only takes about 15-30 proper strokes...at correct angle, and you will have a formidable weapon. Be careful. Razor Sharp in careless hands will hurt more than just the bad guy. « Show Less
1873582
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.
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.
748547
I haven't used that particular feature a great deal, but I haven't had any trouble with it. For me, it's been a matter of getting the right angle on what you're trying to cut. Experiment with different angles and grips.
1989243
This is like any other sharpener. It is not hard to find the best angle. You must find it by yourself because not all knives are made the same way.
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 ;)
2217208
As noted by many, this knife was rated best by American Test Kitchen. I use it for both slicing and for chopping. This is a FLAT bladed knife and not a curved one. As result, when you chop, the pivet point is the tip of the knife. As this is one of the sharpest knives you will be able to find, you won't have any trouble at all 'chopping'.
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.
268883
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)
234237
I'll answer your second question first. Yes. I use it maybe every 2nd or 3rd time I use the knife. Just a few light strokes is all it takes and there is hardly any steel removed. As for your first question its not so easy. I looked into some Global Knives and it looks like they are sharpened to a 12.5 degree bevel. This sharpener is set to a 15 degree angle. Your first time using it, you will have to use lots and lots of strokes on the 1 slot to essentially grind away your 12.5 degree edge and create a 15 degree one. Its what I did going from a 22.5 degree angle on my knives to the 15 created by this. It won't "hurt" your knife so much as change it. Although I suspect you would be hard pressed to notice a 2.5 degree change in the cutting angle.
1485698
Technically speaking, it will give you a 34/40/50/60° edge on a double-bevel blade (measured as the complete angle of both bevels), or a 17/20/25/30° edge on a single-bevel blade (or as measured from the medial plane [bisection] of the angle of a double-bevel blade). I really hope this makes sense - if I could only draw you a diagram here.
702933
The razon I received was different than the one pictured BUT so far I'm satisfied with it. And in respond to your question, I have not found/noticed any mechanism to let "me" change the angle of the blade.