how do you sharpen ?
261337
This set comes with a sharpener. You hold the handle and pull the blade across the rod at an angle as you pull it down the full length of the blade. The blade should be tilted at an angle not straight up and down. You do each side equally (one side 20 times and the other side 20 times) thus making the blade sharper. You can look this up on you tube if you need a visual. Be careful after you are done. The blade will be sharp.
261338
The set comes with a sharpening steel. You can probably find tutorial videos on YouTube showing how to use a steel if you're unfamiliar with this tool.
261339
I have a general knife sharpener, which seems to work fine. The problem with these knifes, in my opinion, is the flimsy construction and general bendability of the blades, not their sharpness.
1088067
A stone is best but I've found that dexter makes a diamond steel that sharpens exceptionally well. Just make sure you use a light touch and hold at the 11.5 degree angle roughly.
932366
You can sharpen the blade! I pulled the blade out and took it to my local knife sharpener. He did it for a few bucks and it's good as new! You can also pull the blade out and use your blade straightener on it too.
727720
Yes these knives can be sharpened. The only one I've not tried to sharpen is the serrated knife. I purchased the sharpener along with the knife set and it does a great job. Love the set.
1357250
Contact a local print shop and find out who sharpens their blades for their machines. They should be able to direct you to a reputable company/person who can do it for you.
2052441
slide on the back side of the knife. lay the guide and the edge of the knife to be sharpened on the stone surface. Sharpen the knife by pressing with a slight pressure on the knife edge and push towards the stone surface as if you are cutting a thin slice of cheese. Be sure to flip the knife over after one or two times to insure an even sharpening of the blade. You may have to work this for several minutes switching back and forth on both sides of the blade to get a good edge. It's not uncommon to have to work the edge of a knife blade for 20 minutes or more the first time you sharpen the knife. After you get a good edge on the knife and can slice a piece of paper in half without tearing then you have a good sharp blade. If you hone the blade by stropping (polishing with a leather strap and jewelers rouge) the sharpened edge will stay sharp for quite a long time before needing to use the stones again.
1967368
I just sharpen mine with an Xacto knife to maximize the lead. Works great ^^ But an answer to your question, you can use any sharpener although I recommend not using an electric one because they tend to "Eat" up the pencils.
570735
With the proper technique, you can sharpen the grind on these knives using a 30 degree triangle sharpener. That's the easiest way to get the job done. However, if you don't feel like it, you can mail the knife to spyderco and they'll sharpen it for free as long as you pay the shipping. It's only $5.00, and they'll preserve the needle like tip which is one of my personal favorite features of this particular knife.
1223047
The only way to sharpen them is to sharpen the non-serrated side of the scissors. If the scissors do become dull, simply let me know and I will send you out a replacement pair free of charge.
2249667
You shouldn't have to sharpen it actually the materials your passing it through should do it for you. However for the rare instance where it does all you need to do is take a metal file to the edges of the tool. I would file a little bit off then test it out until you have the edge you want
116311
I use light pressure - starting on the medium stone. If the blade is very dull use many repetitions and make use of the different angles. Then I switch to the fine stone. I also purchased the ultra stone to finish dressing the edge. Patience is the most important part. Once you get the technique down you will quickly sharpen knives.
1103021
I just use a small, manual sharpener ~ I can throw it in my purse and empty it easily. Cost of that type is very low!
759432
I use a diamond rod to sharpen most all my blades. It allows you to hit any dips ,curves,angles , you get the point
56007
You can if you are using a water stone. There are several types of sharpening stones; some require oil, some water, some nothing at all.
1873858
Personally I just use the spyderco sharpmaker. Seen here - http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77 It works beautifully to sharpen knives, among other things as well. It's on a amazon for just under $60. Seen here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q9C4AE
1716469
It comes with a sharpener you just run it across the cutting edge in one direction not back and forth. If you do not have a sharpener that comes with it I think you can use a knife sharpener but I am not sure.
2059549
Sharpened, which I love, because you can control the point you want :-). Hope this helps.