Can you sharpen Japanese knives on it?
12292
No the angle is wrong for Japanese knives. He should look for sharpeners that specify for Japanese knives.Good Luck!
538912
Yes you can, but this rod is ultra fine so if the edge is dull it will take a very long time. It is manly used as a final touch when you are using the spiderco sharpmaker sistem, wich has two sets of tougher stones and it takes a bit off time to make a dull edge sharp with them. So if your edge is already shaving sharp this rod is what you need to make it even sharper.
1871306
No - and if you have a really good Japanese knife of any kinds, this is a poor sharpener when compared with a more complete sharpening system. I use an EdgePro. It takes more time to set up but a properly sharpened and cared-for Shun or Global knife should not require sharpening more than three or four times a year.
1719455
Yes. Like everyone else said, just sharpen it. I took a bench grinder to mine and it is awesome!
2044017
Yes, you can sharpen them with a commercial sharpener or hone the edges. I have read online that people have sent them in for sharpening and the CostCo website says that "all non-serrated knives are hand-sharpened on a whetstone, and finished on a Japanese leather wheel for the best quality cutting edge" so that would probably work too. Good luck!
1873825
Yes and no. You can use the manual honing slot for honing the tips on the serration without risk of ruining the knife. You could also sharpen a serrated knife in the grinding slots, but that will eat a little of the serration each time, and after x number of sharpenings, the serration will have disappeared.
1967369
No, you can use any sharpener you like. I use a standard electric sharpener.
727719
Absolutely. There are two ways to sharpen knives: One way is to use a sharpening steel - that just aligns the delicate edge that gets wavy through use back into a straight edge that feels like you've removed steel. The other way to sharpen is to remove metal and forge a new edge. That will have to be done every several years or so, depending on how much you use the knives and how often you are using the steel. Not using the steel with each use will definitely ruin the edge and will require you to sharpen(with a professional sharpener!) them a lot earlier. Hope that helps.
299941
Global blades have a rare honing to the blade. You should only sharpen global knives with this sharpener.
1457124
I assume you can use any sharpener on this knife. I have a couple different types of sharpeners, and have had no issue with using them with this knife. The blad is not serrated, so it shouldn't be an issue.
2011379
Yes, of course it can be sharpened. Get to it! You'll be done in less than an hour! Cheers!
1852827
Yes it can be sharpened. It doesn't come completely blunt in the box though, the edge is sharp-ish.
1605282
Yes, you can, if you handle it correctly, especially large knives and kitchen tools. For REAL precision, please check out http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multifunction-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_16310091_b3_3_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=163MAY44QJWDSZT9BEHW It is pocket size and is absolutely awesome. I collect these things, and that one blew me away. The problem here is the sharpening ANGLE, and if you are not precise it will just go it's way. Another important point is HOW you finish your job, INTO or AWAY from the blade. Lots of info on YouTube. Be SHARP !
1745104
Yes, I use the AccuSharp Knife Sharpener, http://amzn.com/B00004VWKQ , which works very well then I hone it with a ceramic rod, http://amzn.com/B001GW9FW0
1663306
No, it will put the wrong angle on the knife. Also, Shun offers free sharpening for their knives, you just need to pay S&H.; Honestly, I would just do that. http://shun.kaiusaltd.com/warranty
1852824
Theoretically, you could sharpen just about any blade. The better question is, would it be practical? The answer to that question is a resounding, no. It's not high grade steel at all, and if you go swinging the thing around too much, the handle will break right off. It's a costume prop, no more, no less
203515
Can't say for sure since I don't own a Japanese single edge knife but my guess is, yes it will since it has two angled sharpeners.