I have two Ken Onion serrated knives--one a bread knife @9.5" the other a utility @7.5". Both are 1.5" wide. Will this sharpener do the job?
1952212
The instructions for serrated knives are a bit different than for a normal straight edge. Most Serrated knifes have a beveled side and a flat side. Only sharpen the flat side with the finest grit belt. I haven't tried this yet but I don't see any reason why it won't work
1952213
Should be no problem.I sharpen serrated knives all the time.I assume you mean knife height is 1.5 inches,if so will do a great job.
1952214
I don't see why not....I used this sharpener on a machete and a lot of other knives , it did a real good job .
1952215
I assume you meant 1.5" in height. The device is fine for the utility knife. I like the device, but I'm not sold on it's value for serrated knives. This device like some much else in life requires some practice to gain proficiency.
333681
I have no exeprience using Shun knives; but I would probably steer clear of using this sharpener on one, mainly because the Shun's are expensive. I wouldn't want to run the risk of ruining a seemingly quality knife by running this across its blade. Honestly, though, I just don't know for certain.
1980694
Personally I would by a different sharpener. I am NOT pleased with the unit that I bought. it does not do an adequate job of sharpening any knife.
303791
It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.
724685
The width of the slots varies, just like any knife block. It holds my 7" chef's knife, paring knife, utility knife, and bread knife. The two widest slots are 1-7/8" wide; the next widest is 1-1/4". It might not hold a 9" chef's knife, but otherwise, it should hold all of your cutlery.
1271544
I measured the slots and here is what I came up with: 3 @ 2" 1 @ 2 1/8" 2 @ 1 1/4" 1 @ 1 1/2" 2 @ 1" The scissor slot is 1 5/8" wide The hole for the sharpening steel is 5/8" square These numbers are very precise. For instance, a 2 1/4" blade would not fit in the 2 1/8" slot. I have a combination of Shun, Wusthoff and Henckels knives in my block. Good luck!
1942588
I don't know, but I used it on other serrated knifes.. (like a bread knife) and also on a non serrated small paring knife. It was successful on both.
1239624
It'll work on any smooth-edged blade. The blade has to be long enough to pull through the sharpener. I would say any blade 2" or longer should work fine. I sharpen a paring knife on it, which is small and it works just fine.
2155903
Yes, I have sharpened a 3-1/2 inch bladed knife on mine and it worked great. The one issue I can see is that if the knife is too small then you run the risk of scrapping your hand on the stone.
955492
Definitely! I have Shun knives and they fit beautifully, even the bread knife. Also has a holefor the sharpening tool. One of the best additions I've ever made to my non-impressive kitchen!
1490081
I believe the sharpener slot is about 1/2" x 1/2". I always make sure the knives are dry before putting them away.
1942587
I have sharpened a partially serrated pocket knife on this sharpener however I have found that it really does not do a good job on any serrated knife.
359495
My knives are 4.5 inches long so I put one of my longer knives in the slot and measured. It went in to 5 inches. My guess is yes but may depend on the shape of the blade.
1071842
Depending on the actual thickness of the blade, it should. The biggest slot is 1/8 inch thick and 2.25 inches wide and at least 10 inches long (my longest knife, and it doesn't hit anything). I keep a 7" Santoku in the largest slot without issue, and with room to spare. I really like this knife block, and would recommend it if it holds the knife you need it to.
133234
I don't have a specific answer because I don't have an electric knife ... b ut it works VERY WELL on ALL of my other knives with serrated edges ... it doesn't seem logical to assume it WOULDN'T! Leonar Saunders
456618
I would think so. I have this KA-BAR Potbelly, and it will sharpen that. http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/39
555084
I have a set of Henkel knives and it worked wonders on those. I've had the knives for over 10 years and never sharpened them until I purchased the Chef Choice 220. It doesn't work on kitchen scissors.