why are people wanting the ceramic blades over the metalblades? do the ceramic blades hold a sharper blade longer?
2039545
I've never used ceramic blades yet, but it is my understanding ceramic blades stays sharper longer and does not get as hot as the steel blades. You still have to use the coolant spray on both types of blades. Hope this helps.
181673
They dont get as hot.I personally don't like them u can't sharpen them u have to buy another ceramic part when the blade is dull and they break easily . all metal blades are better u can resharpen them many times and use them for years
1214883
Haven't tried this myself, but some of my friends who have ceramic blades say the diamond version of this sharpener is more suitable.
764513
Carbide is the courser of the two. Use it for a few strokes first to take away the roughest area. Then use the ceramic to fine hone the edge. The shape of the edge that this provides will last a good long time and be as sharp as a razor blade. When passing the blade through, if it feels "gritty" its removing material. When it feels "smooth" that step is done.
775713
AG are steel blades. FC are the ceramic blade. Same blade but, made of different material.
805953
They seem sharper because they are new. It comes down to installing correctly and adjusted afterwards. Properly adjusted they cut just fine. Adjusting is the toughest part and I can't really tell you much except to say, keep moving the metal guard out until it doesn't cut into the skin.
94558
Guessing. Maybe one made out better steel,or could have more carbide making it be sharp longer. Hope this helps
1879783
We use a ceramic knife sharpener. They do get dull but carry a pretty good edge. I would recommend these to you. My wife loves them.
1285513
I use it primarily for honing and keeping the edge sharp. If my knife is really dull and I cannot get a sharp smooth edge with the ceramic rod then I use a stone to redefine the edge. I have found that using the ceramic rod after every two or three uses then I seldom have to use the stone.
1953105
Here's what the instructions say. "Use on alloy, carbon, or stainless steel. Not for scissors, serrated electric knives and any blade that does not fit freely in the guides." No mention of ceramic. I will say it has sharpened everything from a large cleaver to the most thin fillet knives. Hope this helps. I still give it a 5.
1446091
Although opinions vary, yes, these are better than derby blades. You can put your blades into a lot of things so don't get derby blades just fit that reason.
907649
I have no idea. I sharpen mine on a normal knife sharpener with carbon tip blades. any normal knife sharpener would work. I sure would not use a ceramic knife sharpener. I love the knife.
16776
diamond blade is only for tiles, you can get one blade for metal, what do you call thick steel..........
764514
makes no difference thick or thin blade ,1st use sharpening rod then carbide ,then finish w/ ceramic . The sharpening rod must b used properly !!!
1446094
For me it's all about the sharpness of the blade. I think Derby and Astra blades are very close in performance. Buy the derby if you like the container.
170298
I don't believe they are full-tang. That said, because the ceramic knives are inherently more delicate than steel--which means, for instance, they can't be used for tasks like smashing garlic--I doubt that the kind of strength conferred by full-tang construction would add to the utility of these extremely sharp, but brittle, blades. Also, the blades are lighter than steel and don't need as much mass in the handle to be well-balanced. So, I don't consider the apparent lack of a full tang to be a strike against the knife.
903727
The Miracle Sharpener " Creates double-bevel V-shaped edge for superb cutting Ceramic edge provides a final polish Made for straight-edge knives." If you have a ceramic blade or knife, I suggest a "Ceramic" knife sharpener specifically made for "Ceramic" knives. There are many to choose from specifically made for ceramic knives. I am not a pro nor do I have any ceramic blades but from what I have read, there are major differences between ceramic & metal blade sharpeners. Hope that helps!
2143785
I use a ceramic 7 for everything almost, depends on the length you want though, before buying read what the blade cuts on length.