I was told by one person who sharpens blades that the 5in1blades can only be sharpened a few times. I called Wahl and they said they can be sharpened just as long as any other blade. I haven't sent any blades out for sharpening yet What are others...
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We enjoy the clippers but have not used them enough to have to have the blades sharpened yet. I can tell you experience with knives as well as commercial paper cutters that any blade will wear down when sharpened...At some point they will have to be replaced. Make sure that you use the oil when you use the clippers as this will help them stay sharper longer. Take care, Greg
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I generally use a blade 3-4 times. But I was thinking of changing them after every time I shave just because the blades are $11 and some change for a 100. It gives a great shave just have to get used to it.
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Mine are still sharp, but there in no reason they can not be sharpened. I have full plans on sharpneing them once they get dull; I love these knives. Even ordered more as a gift to family.
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Yes you can. Traditionally only the last 1/2 to last 1/4 of the blade was sharpened. A caveat exists. Generally blades from China are poor at holding a good edge, and are very brittle (i.e. the blade is more decoration than functional), so do some research on the steel used in making the blade.
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We enjoy the clippers but have not used them enough to have to have the blades sharpened yet. I can tell you experience with knives as well as commercial paper cutters that any blade will wear down when sharpened...At some point they will have to be replaced. Make sure that you use the oil when you use the clippers as this will help them stay sharper longer.Take care,Greg
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It says they are replaceable. Try going to Gardena.com At the bottom it says contact. Click on it and a form will pop up. For subject choose spare parts. Ask where they may be obtained and they will answer. This is the first time I have seen that they are made in the US. So, if that is true, as well as them saying replaceable, you may be in luck. Wonder if someone sharpens them of you are unable to get a new blade?
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We used them 4 years in a row and we never sharpened them. I just made sure to clean the blades after eavh use. Both boys loved them.
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I was told they stay sharp longer. And if needed the metal part can be sharpened. But I have not tryed.
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apologies if this is a dumb answer, but this machine can only sharpen small blades. because of the way it works, you couldn't use it on a kitchen knife. so how long are chipper blades?
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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.
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You can sharpen them however you want. That said, to protect the integrity of the knife you should stick to a traditional japanese whetstone and honing steel. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself Shun will sharpen them for free so long as you pay for shipping. Hope that helps!
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Peter C., Hello. I have not done that YET but, I hope I can sharpen the blades a couple times. Maybe 10. Good luck. Sorry my answer is Not good. Maybe next time,I can benefit.Pamela
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These blades stay sharp for a long time. Make sure you use a soft cutting board not glass or stone. Rada offers a sharpener which will true the blade (straighten the edge). Its very easy to use and can be used to sharpen other non serrated knives. Even though it is very sharp after a year you will notice a difference when sharpened every 3-4 mos of regular (4-5 times a week) use.
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The blades are self sharpening with normal use. If they have gone dull it may be due to cutting paper stock that is too thick. You would need to contact the manufacturer.
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I personally have never had them sharpened. You may want to send email to company to ask.
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Yes you can. I never have, but I know Amazon sells a sharpener for it. I think it's cheaper just to replace the blade then buy a sharpener though. So unless you plan on using it a whole lot.......
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Yes it can be sharpened. I just make a few swipes on my fine steel between uses and its razor sharp. The blade is very thin so its great for fine thin slicing which is what I use it for.