Does the sharpener have one side with grooves for sharpening, and a smooth side for honing?
1309198
no grooves, they're not needed when using a ceramic sharpener. this thing is a beauty: it can be used to sharpen serrated knives, such asbread knives, or slicers. on conventional knives, just use it as you would a conventional steel with grooves.
1309199
no grooves, they're not needed when using a ceramic sharpener. this thing is a beauty: it can be used to sharpen serrated knives, such as bread knives, or slicers. on conventional knives, just use it as you would a conventional steel with grooves.
1309200
No, the stick is circular and the grit (coarseness) is the same all around.
1152904
Mine does not, I'm assuming marking is at least the same between knives. One side has the characters as shown and the other is blank. Same with the blade, markings on one side and blank on the other.
1895738
That's the way it's supposed to be. It shows the sharpener has a flat end and a pointed end for different types of sharpening.
1419299
A little bit. One side is half serrated. It sounds a little odd, but the serrations are not that noticeable and pretty easy to clean.
881654
The fine ceramic side will hone your blade. With that said, it does take a little steel off the knife so a steel is prefered. But if you are looking for ease of use the ceramic side should hone you knives nicely.
1521530
Although it's a single-edged knife (I despise chisel grind knives), you can sharpen both sides if you choose. I think any blade cuts better if it's sharpened on both sides, especially if you're right-handed. Most chisel grind knives cut great if you're left handed, because the sharpened side is on the left. But with this big mamma, you have nothing to worry about. Paper sheets seem to cut before the blade even touches them! A person would have to be insane to mess with you if you have one of these. And they do a great job cutting.
209706
One sided, use it re-profile bevel angles, lap back of new blades as well as flatting water stones. Lasts forever.
530856
Hi. Bothe sides of the blade are hollow grind sharpened. If you are looking for this type of cutting instrument I believe you will be pleased.
2162552
No it does not. I saved the sharpener from my old set. Other than that we have been happy with them.
797012
The final honing stones are the ones on the far right - the previous two slots are for a) Asian / Japanese b) American / European blades. All knives are honed in the far right slot. I am still very pleased with the product .
1779230
Don't know. I'm using it for the Swiss Victorinox knives which have an Asian edge, at least the angle. But I think they aren't sharpened on one side only like a lot of Japanese knives.
1353117
It has small ridges on honing surface. I have used Chicago cutlery since the 1960's, always happy with walnut selection! Dee
336483
It does, But takes a little more care and attention. It means you have to lean the scissors over on to the Flat edge to ensure that you are only sharpening one side. Takes a little more time but works...
1476570
Yes, the blade is scalloped along the sides; I suppose this contributes to its razor sharpness. Perhaps the blade will wear unevenly after years of sharpening, but the trade-off seems well worthwhile.
1941447
Yes, one side is polished smooth while the bottom is rough and mine had small rubber feet.
739038
It only has one inside. That being said, this sharpener is great. I love using it.
230309
I believe so. The handle seems symmetrical and western knives are sharpened on both edges. Sushi knives are ground flat on one side and angled on the other.