Can anybody confirm whether one needs to sharpen these ice skates before using? Or they already come sharpened? Thank you.
561426
Although they are pretty good upon arrival I think that it's best to have them sharpened before the first time that they are used.
1946745
They need to be sharpened...though auto turn would have been brilliant and nicer. I enjoy them using them anyway.
1029158
The ones I got were sharp. Actually used last 1/2 of season without having to sharpen. They appear to hold the edge pretty good.
508360
Yes. I checked with my wife, a former teaching pro, on this. Have them sharpened, but if the skater is a relative beginner, tell the sharpener you don't want too large a radius. They'll know what you mean.
2090537
I don't think you would want to sharpen them. I have purchased a dozen of them and never sharpened any of them. I actually like it better when that point is gone.
222069
I'm not sure since I haven't had that issue so far. Have you tried to take them to a local hardware store to see if they can be sharpened? Sorry I wasn't able to help you.
916348
I assumed they were to be used as-is. Most of us would not own the equipment to sharpen, nor know how to do it. there is a coating (paint) on the blade, and my impression was that they did not appear very sharp out of the box.
1837514
I don't know. I gave them as a gift. I have another brand that I use daily and haven't had to sharpen them yet.
930236
No they can't be sharpened. Even if they could be it might not be worth it to sharpen them. Might be the same amount of money to just buy new ones.
809869
These particular skates were purchased at Christmas time. They have not been used outdoors as of yet, and have found no need to get any replacement parts yet.
754467
Yes they do need sharpening but they are easy to re-sharpen. It's a good blade that doesn't rust easily.
913290
I bought these for my 10 year old nephew and they are moderately used. So far there has been no need to sharpen. They are excellent skates. His parents loved because they are adjustable and snap on. He could easily do it himself
1261822
Yes they can be sharpened in fact I run a few swipes on my fine steel between uses to keep a keen edge and haven't needed to really sharpen them yet.
559595
Yes. I have had this set for about a year and they haven't needed to be sharpened. However, I've had one of the pink chef's knives for several years and it takes sharpening well.
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!
1775569
shaved ice. and make sure the cutting blade is tight before you use it? it seems like that is a problem with them. after you do that it works fine. thank yiu
514413
Sprry for the delay in responding . I spoke with my daughter this morning and she said they can be sharpened several times - it will depend on how dull they are and who is doing the sharpening. There are several sharpeners out there but their work is not equal in how they sharpen blades or scissors. My daughter grooms dogs every day.