What is the grit or rather just how fine is it? I have a short piece of a ceramic rod that hones my edges to a surgical edge, but it's dangerously sho
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I can't really give you a number on the grit - but I can tell you it's an aggressive sharpener, removing quite a bit of steel. I wouldn't use it to touch up edges. I use mine to start sharpening seriously dulled or damaged edges. This little tool excels at repairing such knives.
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Sorry Chris, but I think the manufacturer would have to explain this one. I know it is fine since to the touch it does not feel gritty like the more coarse stones, or my steel, but it does the job to align the blade back. Can't go wrong for the price.
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I imagine it is around 4-600 grit. Do not buy this item, unless you need something to put an initial edge on a dull knife, etc. I didn't pay attention when I received it, and promptly ruined an expensive custom folder. Amazon sells a 12" ceramic rod (ceramic part is only about 8") for ~ $5.00 Around 2000-2200 grit. Get this instead.
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I saw a "600" somewhere, but no way. Feels like 1000. It will semi-polish your edge giving micro serrations. For me, it's as good as it gets. But, if you want "mirror polish", maybe look elsewhere.I bought a cheaper ceramic sold here for $4 and change with free shipping. That type, the cheap WHITE ceramic will polish the hell out of your edge. Because they're so fine and unaggressive they take forever. Not my thing but sounds like it's what you're looking for.
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Lansky 8" Ceramic Sharp Stick ... wood grip handle ... medium grit ceramic rodDesigned To ''Sharpen'' Kitchen Knife, anything finer would give razor sharp edge and take a long time to hone.there are other medium grit ceramic rods available: B00AFWNNPC B0001WP336Lansky-Gourmet-Crock-Stick-Sharpener B001KN3OLI has 2 medium and 2 fine, but there are more items and higher cost.some Arkansas sharpeners 8 1/2" Ceramic Rods sold by some vendors are fine grit. message them for confirmation.product page: www.lansky.com/index.php/products/8-sharp-stick-medium/Lansky Catalog 2013: lansky.com/index.php/download_file/view/735/69/ Lansky 8" Ceramic Sharp Stick ... wood grip handle ... medium grit ceramic rodDesigned To ''Sharpen'' Kitchen Knife, anything finer would give razor sharp edge and take a long time to hone.there are other medium grit ceramic rods available: B00AFWNNPC B0001WP336Lansky-Gourmet-Crock-Stick-Sharpener B001KN3OLI has 2 medium and 2 fine, but there are more items and higher cost.some Arkansas sharpeners 8 1/2" Ceramic Rods sold by some vendors are fine grit. message them for confirmation.product page:... » Read More Lansky 8" Ceramic Sharp Stick ... wood grip handle ... medium grit ceramic rodDesigned To ''Sharpen'' Kitchen Knife, anything finer would give razor sharp edge and take a long time to hone.there are other medium grit ceramic rods available: B00AFWNNPC B0001WP336Lansky-Gourmet-Crock-Stick-Sharpener B001KN3OLI has 2 medium and 2 fine, but there are more items and higher cost.some Arkansas sharpeners 8 1/2" Ceramic Rods sold by some vendors are fine grit. message them for confirmation.product page: www.lansky.com/index.php/products/8-sharp-stick-medium/Lansky Catalog 2013: lansky.com/index.php/download_file/view/735/69/ « Show Less
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I use a Japanese sharpening stone to sharpen mine, such as the King 47506 1000/6000 Combination Grit Waterstone. To rectify, any good ceramic sharpening rod will do, as long as you keep a 19 degree angle or so. Hope this helps.
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There are two stages to this sharpener.. There is a pair of carbide blades that are very aggressive (you will see hair like shavings) as it peels the material off the edge. There are also ceramic rods that do hone to the blades. That said, when using the carbide blades, it is most important that you start at the very root of the blade and make a single pull all the way to the tip of the blade. If you do not do this, you will end up with a mess. I prefer "stones" to the carbide blade solution but it does work to put a fairly sharp edge on a fairly damaged blade in a hurry.
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I just got mine and I'm wondering if I should return, my drive shaft appears slightly bent and when I grind with nothing inside it scrapes ceramic on ceramic at one section of the rotation. :(
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I use it more or less to polish the edge. So to answer your question I would use it after the 1000 grit super fine stone. If I am not mistaken is about 2000 grit and is not used to sharpen at all just to give the edge a polished look.
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I used it dry. The oil is just for cleaning if it gets clogged or "loaded". Here are the instructions from Lansky's website: Ceramic Sharp Stick Instructions Step 1 - Place the tip of the sharpener on a stable surface. Grip the handle firmly. Step 2 - Try to match the bevel angle of the knife to the sharpener and then draw the knife edge down the rod as if you were attempting to slice a thin layer off the rod -repeat this motion 3 - 4 times using light to moderate pressure. Repeat on the other side of the blade. Maintain a consistent angle for the best results. Note: Use Nathan's Honing Oil or the Lanksy Eraser Block to clean the Ceramic Sharp Stick when it gets clogged with sharpening detriment. Be Smart, Be Safe and Stay an Edge Above the Rest! CAUTION: Knife sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. Used properly this sharpener cannot hurt you but a carelessly handled blade or pointed object can.
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I would think water is fine. The idea is removing grit, not pasting it in. Water also cools down the process.
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You cant use ceramic rod sharpeners due to the single bevel grind. It is easy as it is only one angle to worry about instead of two like a hollow grind. But you must use a flat stone. Look into Smith's tri hone stone sharpener it has all 3 grits you need to get an edge. You can use soapy water or honing oil with the stones never use dry. Once you place the knife flat on the stone start lifting the angle edge side of the knife until it stops and start sharpening. There is a video on youtube how to sharpen a mora and the guy used that sharpener thats why I got mine. Hope this helps
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White ceramic is similar to a very fine grit. You can use soap or abrasive cleanser like Comet to remove any accumulation of metal which will restore its effectiveness. Soap will remove a lot of the metal, but an abrasive cleaner will remove nearly all metal and give you the best improvement. A ceramic sharpener like this one will last several decades of use. I've been using mine for more than 20 years.
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I don't use a ceramic sharpener for this steel. I find if you don't have a stone, a diamond rod sharpener followed by a strop gets this knife silly sharp. It's carbon steel so the diamond rod sharpeners' abrasive surface works well. Stropping helps this knife stay polished and shiny, as well. This is by far one of the sharpest knives I've ever come across. For ~$14, how can you go wrong?
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The concept is not the edge but a fine zirconium grit embedded in the sides and throughout the material. Tiny zirconium stone grains file easily into foods (no zirconium residue) whereas conventional knives depend on a finely honed leading edge pushed through food, taking a bit of steel with it, either chemically or by force. You can lay your finger lightly on the edge of a ceramic knife and it will feel somewhat dull by comparison. But move the knife and it will saw easily into your finger, so be careful. ;)
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There is course and fine but grit is not stated on package. I have used on beat up chipped blades 813cmov (soft metal) with course then fine , ceramic rod and finished with strop. It works great. It works best with 5" and smaller because its 6" or so long.
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Here's what the instructions say. "Use on alloy, carbon, or stainless steel. Not for scissors, serrated electric knives and any blade that does not fit freely in the guides." No mention of ceramic. I will say it has sharpened everything from a large cleaver to the most thin fillet knives. Hope this helps. I still give it a 5.
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The box and stone I received have no indication of the actual grit, so I'm a little surprised Babson had this information available in his response. Also, the gray is clearly coarser than the orange side, so start gray and finish orange. I have obtained better results with honing oil than just water and my knives are are all now easily sharp enough for every kitchen need.
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This stone is very very fine. I'm not sure what the grit is. However, it is supposed to give your knife a mirror edge. My friends have gotten a mirror edge from this stone. I have not unfortunately.
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The fine ceramic side will hone your blade. With that said, it does take a little steel off the knife so a steel is prefered. But if you are looking for ease of use the ceramic side should hone you knives nicely.
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Yes, the carbide sharpener and the diamond stone will put a sharp edge on a dull knife, then the ceramic rods will hone the edge and keep it sharp when used regularly. I leave it out on the counter top and touch up Kershaw folder almost daily. You can take it with you since it folds up nicely.