can i use a victorinox honing steel to sharpen this knife?
1457122
Yes, no problem...remember, when honing, the Shun knife has a 16 degree bevel on each side.
1457123
Yes, you can but you might consider getting the Shun sharpening steel. The Shun knife blade is set up on a particular angle The Shun steel has a built in guide to set the knife at exactly the angle the knife has from the factory. I should also say that a few swipes on the Shun steel really makes a difference, aligning the edge and removing small imperfections without doing damage to the blade.
1457124
I assume you can use any sharpener on this knife. I have a couple different types of sharpeners, and have had no issue with using them with this knife. The blad is not serrated, so it shouldn't be an issue.
1824779
No, it's a great sharpener for steel knives and scissors. Ceramic blades require a diamond stone and should be powered for best results. The other issue with ceramic knives is their tendency to crack or break off due to stress cracks formed by pressure and loose bits. I leave mine to be be done by the manufacturer or other professional. Steel knives, no problem, I do it myself with products such as this one.
1457935
Yes they can be sharpened and honed like any other knife with a carbon steel blade.
1917646
I believe you can set the edge in as far as you need to. I have not run into this situation yet. But the knife would have to be very very thick to really affect the sharpening.
1029159
No. Do not sharpen. You will weaken the leading edge of the blade. The blades cut just fine right out of the box with slightly dull edges.
1806751
Once you get it sharpened you might try using a honing steel after each use. A couple of swipes and the knife stays very sharp. It will postpone having to have the knife resharpened.
828837
Yes, to a razor fine edge. Use a quality knife steel like one from Chicago Cutlery, etc. A ceramic rad works too.
203512
Definitely a honing steel although it makes the knife sharper. Is this a trick question? As I understand it, by honing an already sharp knife one is straightening out any warps on its cutting edge. Half a dozen wipes over the steel alternating sides makes an amazing improvement.
1573953
You can have a ceramic knife sharpened but really only by a professional with previous experience. all the home ceramic sharpers ive seen really don't work well. I would google a local knife sharpener in your area.
510546
Sure, but I wouldn't recommend it. I bought it for the cheap house knives at my restaurant. I sharpen all of MY knives by hand still
663216
I wouldn't hone them, but any serrated blade can be sharpened. Just take them to a professional knife sharpener. I take our serrated bread knives to be sharpened every couple of years
234310
Yes, once the Spine (back) of the knife is squared off enough and not rounded, yes you can, I do. You don't want to use the blade edge unless you have to. It will dull the edge.
72810
Yes, you can! As long as the blade is straight and not serrated. I've gone through my knives (including pocket knives) and sharpened everything.
333684
I don't think I would use it, I have only used it on straight knives, I use a diamond hone instead, or for that expensive of a knife it might pay to have it sharpened
1192478
No. Not without industrial quality sharpening tools that would damage the overall quality of the piece.
2227851
Yes, the carbide sharpener and the diamond stone will put a sharp edge on a dull knife, then the ceramic rods will hone the edge and keep it sharp when used regularly. I leave it out on the counter top and touch up Kershaw folder almost daily. You can take it with you since it folds up nicely.
1261819
One of the knives, that I use most often, is being to get dull. I don't know if they can be sharpened. I've been wondering the same thing, but just haven't investigated yet.