What do you use to sharpen your global knife?
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.
1088068
Minosharp, wouldn't make sharp as day one, however, it is way more than enough. Really easy a well, just remember, do not apply too much pressure.
1820449
I'd recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It can sharpen both straight edge and serrated (as well as things like scissors, chisels, hooks, and a number of other things).
291117
I use the Lansky sharpening system and sharpen it by sections. I've also used the diamond edge "steel" to rought it in before I finished it. Works great for me!
430938
I use a Lansky sharpening system (professional). Works great. Been using it for a decade. Costs like 60 bucks and well worth the money. Every knife in my house has a, literally, hair whittling edge. I can feather any hair that is long enough to hold onto. Once you get the angle of your blur how you want it, all it takes is some maintenance strokes with the finer grit stones every couple of weeks. No hassle, very easy while you're watching a show. Has a serrated edge stone included in the professional set. Not hard to use. Use a permanent marker, mark the edge, and hone until the ink is gone. Repeat until the serrations are as sharp as you want. Don't use a ton of pressure, only firm, unless you abuse the crap out of the blade and you're taking out large chips and dings.
205857
use the #2 stone. If knife is really dull it may take several passes maybe 6.
234235
I use it with my Global knife and it works great for honing every other time I use the knife... and I am chopping or prepping with the knives almost every day. my 2 cents...
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
153073
Thanks for your input. I know Global makes a couple of storage trays for a different series of knives but mine are part of the GSF series and I have not been able to find a storage tray for these.
1440543
The name says Global, but Global doesn't make the sharpener. You can't even find it on the Global website. I ended up buying a different sharpener after I saw how shoddy this one was.
560991
I use a grinding wheel and then sharpening stones. I also would wipe it with mineral oil if you can keep up with the habit. You shouldn't have to sharpen it out of the box. Unless you hit the blade with a rock, You won't be sharpening it for a while. It's a Ka-Bar, not a pocket knife, get it dirty.
868536
YES! Use the Wusthof Asian-style sharpener. It does an excellent job. It has both a coarse and fine set of ceramic sharpening stones set at the proper angle for this blade. I have had this knife for quite a while and still love it.
2179190
Make sure the blade rests flatly against the sides of the guide, then draw the blade slowly through from heel to tip. Then do the other side of the knife. One or two passes should be sufficient. Then do the same with the honing disk. I maintain factory sharp edges with this machine, and also sharpen the Global knives of both my daughters.
744017
Any rough sharpening stone will work, I would recommend one big enough to hold or one with a grip.
313301
Yes, but it depends on the knife. This sharpener is great for honing inexpensive blades, but I wouldn't use it on Wusthof, Global or Henckels knives. The edge you get from the Chef's Choice is very sharp, but not like a razor. It's more like micro serrated. I used it to sharpen my cheap set of KitchenAid blades. My Chroma knives I sharpen by hand with a whetstone. The stropping wheel can be used on any knife and it works well.
470971
I am not familiar with the product Global knives but what I do know is that the set that I have that it does sharpen German Steel knives both serrated and unserrated.
161303
Great question ! I just went into my Go bag and pulled it out. It says Japan on the blade I've used it for a while now It's one of my favorite. Bang for the buck knifes. Holds an edge. I use the Spyderco sharpening system. I can shave with it. Enjoy.
1347899
Depends on what you are sharpening and how often you use it. The trend stone is the best and highly recommend it. Still working great for me. If you did not buy one yet you won't be diappointed.