can anyone recommend a sharpener for these? buy this one? don't buy that one? kind of answer.
1103021
I just use a small, manual sharpener ~ I can throw it in my purse and empty it easily. Cost of that type is very low!
1103022
Any handheld sharpener will do the job even metal or wooden sharpener also work with Crayola's
1103023
any inexpensive hand sharpener will do. no electric or battery as they heat and soften the lead. I have not resolved the problem of the wood splitting, and seem to experience a lot of lead breakage.
1173566
Try a diamond impregnated sharpener. Buck makes one that has coarse and fine on a slip out holder. A couple passes by each works for me.
1967371
I have the suggested sharpener and a regular one. Both work great but I prefer the Prismacolor one
250187
Use the cheap roller sharpener from IKEA! I have been using that for all my Henkel's for years and found it to be the best sharpener ever. Easy and quick. A few strokes on the roller will make it sharp as new. Simple and easy and never damage your precious knives. Never leave your knives dull and abuse them for a long period. It may harm the edge too badly and that will require major surgery to revive it.
1806755
I have a knife sharpener that came with Cutco knives many years ago that works fine. It is just a manual sharpener with wheels in it that you pull the knife through. I would imagine any one like that would work.
130462
Any pencils sharpener will work, the KUM long point sharpener just makes this pencils that much better for only a few bucks
1871196
yes over time they need sharpening, I bought a ceramic blade sharpener on here very reasonable on price! Must be for CERAMIC blades! Good luck.
2147211
I take mine to a professional knife sharpner at a quilt shop if they are very dull or nicked, I also use the edge sharpener I purchased from Amazon, my husband does it for me
1149905
I bought these knives a while back and are really a good Value.There is a very good sharpener,DMT WM8FC-WB 8-Inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone - Fine/Coarse with Base.Yea I know its not cheap,$65 but it will make all your knives unbelievably sharp(there are great instructions at the manufacturers youtube site.If you don't want to spend that much there is a another Smiths Consumer Products Ccks Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener, Portable Knife Sharpener, Pocket for $4.It will do a nice job and should last for about a year(when your knives stop getting sharp,order another,I have given them away and for the price,you can't go wrong. I bought these knives a while back and are really a good Value.There is a very good sharpener,DMT WM8FC-WB 8-Inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone - Fine/Coarse with Base.Yea I know its not cheap,$65 but it will make all your knives unbelievably sharp(there are great instructions at the manufacturers youtube site.If you don't want to spend that much there is a another Smiths Consumer Products Ccks Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener, Portable Knife Sharpener, Pocket for $4.It will do a nice job and should last for about a year(when your knives stop getting sharp,order another,I have given them away and for... » Read More I bought these knives a while back and are really a good Value.There is a very good sharpener,DMT WM8FC-WB 8-Inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone - Fine/Coarse with Base.Yea I know its not cheap,$65 but it will make all your knives unbelievably sharp(there are great instructions at the manufacturers youtube site.If you don't want to spend that much there is a another Smiths Consumer Products Ccks Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener, Portable Knife Sharpener, Pocket for $4.It will do a nice job and should last for about a year(when your knives stop getting sharp,order another,I have given them away and for the price,you can't go wrong. « Show Less
2128150
I bought an electric sharpner. It works great on them. I've never had good results with the ones that come with the set.
1752466
I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
7225
Say, just a suggestion. (I haven't purchased this, but was reading through the questions while considering.) Try looking on YouTube or searching on web. There's usually plenty of "How To" pages. (Of course, check before you purchase, as the instructions you prefer may not include the sharpener you're looking at.) I found this with a quick "How do you use a carbide sharpening tool to sharpen gardening tools?" It doesn't include this specific product, but it has some guidance. http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawn-and-garden-tools/
1506201
I have no idea where one could purchase a blade sharpener. I think it would be more cost effective to purchase a new blade, they are not that expensive.
1627991
I have not seen anything at online stores or Wusthof website. Seems for the price, you could buy a replacement sharpener.
481137
No Melissa. My sons and I having been using a regular pencil sharpener. But if you do try the sharpener, please let me know if I missing out.
1764685
I agree with Damon but, I seriously doubt this is what you need. I've always used a file or small grinder to sharpen mine. They're coming out with new things all the time though. Drill Dr. has a new belt grinder which may work but, it's about $100 (available on Amazon). Try emailing Smiths - www.smithsproducts.com - they may have something or could direct you to another Amazon vendor. I've always had luck doing that.
1967374
I bought the suggested sharpener - the leads still broke.... Maybe I was just unlucky but it happened with both sets of Prismacolor pencils I purchased.