To those of u who have used this system for a while, do u feel it is developing your skills toward using nothing but a whetstone & holding by hand?
1065558
Not for me. It doesn't recall work the same way in terms of motions and technique. But it is mostly a bit too time consuming to set up that you end up sharpening by hand or rods, so in that respect yes. :-)
1065559
For most of my knifes I can do it by hand only (I have a set of stones bigger size) but for more precious blades I am worry to screw up the angle of cut side and therefore I use this tools.
1065560
This does not develop freehand skills. It replaces freehand with precise, repeatable angles, far more accurate than you can get by hand. Faster too.
751787
Having had poor results for many years sharpening 'free hand', I am pleased to rely on using the systems guides. I see no reason to go back.
86037
Yes. Definitely adds a layer of protection. I let my children try woodcarving using one on their non-dominant/holding hand. So far, so good. Don't be over-confident, but these should really help.
30644
My son was 2 1/2 when we got the system, and he did amazingly! The day after he got it, he had already learned to write several letters by himself. We had never practiced letters before!But it also depends on the game. Many of the games are geared towards older children.
680675
Not common to everyone. Perhaps you moved some toxins and need to usher them out by stroking with your hands in long movements towards extremities. The gemstones in the device have known healing properties and is known to wash out toxins and toxic emotions stored in your muscles. I would definitely help the toxins get out the rest of the way and continue for marvelous results. Congratulations. Your energy will increase thereby.
137971
About the same. My hand issues make it easy on point-click but any hold - drag has learning curve.
672043
I find it much better than reaching in and pushing on something. I found reaching in cumbersome, slow, and sometimes painful if you miss, slip, or drag your hand on the opening. Also the plastic parts of the ones that you push on break off and that is inconvenient. The versions of these that I bought still worked years after the kids were grown.
551662
I think so. To be honest i never use it anymore, I found something I like much better and that is much more effective. Also, it can be uncomfortable at times. Good luck!
270564
Yes and it's great for development... I got it when my babies was 3 months and love this cause she just learned to use her hands... Still enjoys it now
2092110
Yes, I would think that this stone with the included instructions would provide a good basic understanding and allow you to become proficient in maintaining your knives.
1171184
We LOVE these tools...to the extent that we've also bought them for gifts. Easy on the hands. I think it depends on the tool whether or not you have to hold the button continuously. It is a safety issue. You don't want to accidentally start it, or too easily start it. Buy it. Try it. You could always send it back (you won't)...
1220296
Yeah. Only you need a little practice and patience. With the time anyone can handle this perfectly. :)
291270
This tool doesn't really sharp and despite what the description says the process that it performs is called honing. When you sharpen, like with a whetstone, it puts a sharp edge on it but the edge may be rough on certain edges or tip from one side to the other so the knife doesn't appear to be a sharp is actually is. This tool gets all the sharp edge facing the same direction so that the knife can cut much better it's not actually sharpened. You really need to use a whetstone every so often to sharpen and then use this almost every time you use the knife to keep it cutting its best.
1294454
I have not used it much for that but it feels great in the hand and is very sharp. A few slides down a sharpening stone and its perfect. Don't know if that helps.
1575983
You should be able to see/feel the difference. To make things a bit easier ... you can use a fine tip permanent marker two label the stone with the grit/number on the side of the block in the appropriate area. I have stones that have set in a drawer for a long period of time before being used again and, trust me, the do-it-yourself reference markings come in handy! YMMV ..
1232535
Yes, absolutely. I trained by myself up until delivery. On labor & delivery day, I just asked my husband to play the labor CD on repeat. No one prompted me, I just followed the voice on the CD whenever I could and it helped me immensely through the labor and delivery process. I would get lost in my own world while having a contraction but then I could jump right into the meditation at any point.
1909326
Worth it if You willing to learn to use it. For example the suction cups in the feet of the tool don't hold the tool well, so You will have to find a way to stabilize it. I have learned to use it without worrying about its move. Also the stones are not of high quality so treat them with care; don't put pressure on them or they will brake. Other than that it is a very worthy tool in my opinion.
269450
No, I have no idea. I am getting to the point I feel as "The Flintstones" when I am using it.