are santoku knives safe to sharpen?
157819
I just spoke to a Chef's Choice rep about trading in my old (30 years?) 110 for a 120. She specifically mentioned santoku knives, saying that they can be sharpened in this machine ONLY if you use stage 3 without the other two stages.
1855451
No. Santoku knives are usually sharpened at much less angle than this one provides. I would guess this is around 20 degrees or more and santokus can be around 15 degrees. I ruined a Henkel santoku knife with this sharpener. It should really state at what angle it sharpens. However, if you do a few light passes on the fine slot, it is probably good enough to hone a blade, but you could just use a steel instead.
1866477
Manufacture claims "they never need sharpening" but they provide a sharpening rod. I would stand the rod on end with the tip on the counter. Then gently draw the knife blade down the rod at about a 20 degree angle for each side of the blade. See how that works for you. I am by no means an expert on this.
307055
I use it on the Shun Santoku that i have with no problems. It does not reach as far as the dots on the knife. Otherwise you have to take the knives into the store and have them shipped out to sharpen.
1026197
Yoshihiro Cutlery's Hammered Damascus knives are very easy to take care of. Hand washing and drying is recommended as well as using a good quality cutting board. Honing on Japanese whetstones is also recommended because honing steels can adversely effect the edge of a Japanese knife.
543507
Most don't. We always keep our knives sharpened well and haven't had a problem. However, I bought a super sharp Victorinox bread knife with an edge with tiny serrations, and put it in there. It did cut at least one of the inner plastic rods. I decided not to store it there anymore.
238043
Washing knives in a dishwasher will damage them, they should always be carefully hand washed. My knife has not required sharpening since purchase.
2017884
No the blade is beveled to 16 degrees instead 24 so it's much safer to sharpen by hand or with shun sharpener but to get original blade like best to send back to shun for there free sharpening services
2033661
Knives are not serrated. Cutting edge is smooth. Would be safe for small child learning table manners during normal use.
501164
I've been cooking all my life (as the house-hold chef) and would NEVER put a cutting knife, that I valued in the dishwasher. I bought a set of Global Japanese knives 20 years ago and they are as sharp today as when I got them. I sharpen them on a water-stone and use a steel whenever I used them. I do the same for my new Victoronix. The heat, the banging of the sharp blade again other utensils and corrosive nature of dishwashing detergent is what will dull the blade. The polymer handle will survive, but the steel will dull...and I don't mean in a shiny way. Hand wash your knives and store them in a knife holder/wooden block, but never in a drawer. Have fun...stay sharp
1203515
My fiancee just had one of the knives break at the shank too. it scared the #$% out of her. We loved these knives. it was the 7-in. Edgy Santoku Knife that broke. Edit: the support number is: furi support 415 567 9440 8775679440
913285
I bought the knives like 2 weeks ago and they are amazing, they have a lifetime warranty in case the knives dull or are damaged. I bought the knives without the wood block holder but I may end up buying it because they are sharp and could be dangerous to those reaching into draw to get a knife. I read a review that mentioned the back side of the knife (non cutting side) is sharp and I find that yes it is true, if you cut like i do where you put pressure on the back side of the knife as you cut you may find like few slits in your fingers, nothing dangerous though. If your considering getting new knives I would recommend them, they are extremely well priced and cut like no knife that i have had before, hope this helps.
312735
Depends on the knife. A paring knife or small (6") utility/santoku yes, a bread knife, chefs knife, or slicer no. If you got two of them and mounted them parallel then almost certainly.Edit: I don't know if my knives aren't as magnetic as these other peoples' are or what, but I've got some long high-carbon steel knives that definitely wouldn't hold like that. I'd also be concerned about the blade warping if left there for a long time.
1263796
Any knife tip will bend or break if abused. Used properly you'll have no problems and a knife for a lifetime.
630701
I think so. The knife is reportedly stronger and holds an edge longer but I have not tried to break it or had a need to sharpen it.
1573525
Yes! I have 2 santoku knives, one small and one large, plus a 10" break knife and could easily add 2 more knives.
394522
You can't use this for Santoku knives. They have different blade angles. You must get a model designed for Asian knives.