Do you have a clear view of the blade from the top? Or does the front of the body block the view? I need to be able to see my pencil lines.
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I was excited with the idea of the zero clearance insert that woudl help reduce the splintering on the upstroke. Unfortunately, with the insert in place, I could not see the line very well at all and took it right back out. As far as the view without the insert, I had no problem at all.
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I don't...I mail it to Spyderco with $5 for return shipping (see their web site)...they will return it to the factory edge for free. I tried having a local "professional" due it and he totally jacked it up. Won't make that mistake again. This is the one problem with serrated edges...much more challenging to sharpen than a straight edge.
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I'm seeing the same thing so it appears to be normal behavior. Here's that area from my knife, 2 months after moderate use: http://i.imgur.com/6YeplWF.jpgIt looks worse than it is; if you run a point across the "gouge" it really isn't that deep.
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Are you talking about the side of the knife, as opposed to the actual edge itself ? If so, I have noticed a scratch on two of my knives: it is a line that follows the curve of the edge, about 3/8 to 1/2 inch above the edge, on the right side if the blade, looking at it from the top as you hold the knife in your right hand. I'm guessing that one of the sharpening wheels is not exactly aligned. Until you asked this question, I had not noticed. That I did not notice is due to the fact that I occasionally clean my knives with a yellow/green abrasive sponge, so the sides are mildly scratched anyway. I only use this device if the blade has gotten pretty dull, which in my household is so rare that of my 20+ knives, I've only used it on the two aforementioned knives. ( it's rare because I steel my knives everyday, always cut on wood, and once per month I "steel" them on a ceramic rod. The dullness that I mentioned came from friends "helping" me in the kitchen, and using the knives on a porcelain plate. I just about dropped dead ! Ha ! ). The 464 certainly worked to put the edge back on, but it is rough on the blades. After using the 464, I then used a polishing steel to smooth out the actual edge itself. But, I'm afraid the scratching is inevitable. The only solution that I know is to find the guy in town who professionally sharpens the local restaurant knives. I found this person in San Antonio, and he can put a fabulous edge on the knife, and buff the sides if you want. He charges about $1.00 per inch ( so my 8 inch chef''s knife cost me about $8.00. Hope this helps, and good luck. Bill
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the tip of the blade is a stright angle cut. there is a slight curve to the over-all blade.
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My husband says you have to push the blades back and it may sting a bit. You have to use a screwdriver to get the blade up so it shaves real close. He still bics it.
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I had difficulty with that too, but on the side of the shaver opposite where it says Tweezerman there is a small white piece of plastic clipped at the base of the blade section. You simply pop that off with your fingernail and then you can see the edge of the blade. This thing works great but you really have to be careful not to cut too deeply.
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I haven't used that particular feature a great deal, but I haven't had any trouble with it. For me, it's been a matter of getting the right angle on what you're trying to cut. Experiment with different angles and grips.
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I use an ultimate oil sharpening system from sharpening supplies. Com. My leek is my last favorite knife, I'm not sure if I got a funky one or what is deal is. It appears as though there is a dual angle beveled edge on the blade. I have been trying to figure it out but half way up the blade it changes angle. I use it as a letter opener now. I'm probably not much help when it comes to this knife. I bought a Kershaw salvo for$10 on ebay that I use daily and feel its a way better knife.
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You need a square or a ruler or some other object with a flat edge to be your guide for a straight line, and then you push the tip of the knife down into what you're cutting, and pull back towards you. The blade is kind of hook-shaped. You're taking that "hooK" tip and pushing down and pulling towards you. At least, that's how I use it. I could be doing it all wrong. Heh.
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Hi. The previous responses about the blade lock and/or seating the blade may be the problem. Another thought was that the blades are not the "t" type blades required for the saw. I have had no problems with my saw and really like it.
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Yes however for my more expensive carbon steel knives it creates a burr along the edge in the second stage no matter what... so you just move it to third stage to rid the burr. It takes many pulls to create a nice edge that you probobly should view by your eye. Don't stop running it thru til you get a sizable edge on your first stage.
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Yes, there is a transparent guard that the blade cuts along so you can see through to your paper.
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It's on the top where your thumb goes but it's further forward and it's not an issue. It slides back to release the blades and I've never accidentally released the blades and I've cleaned over a thousand fish with my knife. I'm a professional fishing guide and I love this knife.
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Make sure you are centered on the arbor. I had this issue as well at first, but the blade was off center.
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If a knife blade sticks out, just angle it instead of having it stick straight up. Then the blade will not be above the top of the base.
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I don't think you have it pushed in all the way- it took me a while to figure out that unless there is a little "Click", the blade is not as far in as it needs to be for safety and stability. Makes it really hard to take it out-strong fingers needed but that's how it has to be. And this applies to all the blades. They click into place and once they have clicked, you can slice like crazy without any problems. Are you loving your slicer? We have been camping in a rental for a year and just moved into our "forever" home last weekend and have really missed our slicer. It will be a while before we unpack it but that will make the reunion all the better, I think.