Do the diamond fingers wear out? If so, approximately how long will they last?
457055
I've had my Ozitech knife sharpener for a number of years now, and I don't notice a bit of wear on the fingers. I'm very happy to have it, and pull my knives over it several times about every time I use them. However, I'm not a voracious cook so maybe I don't use my knives as much as some, but I'm really happy to have knives that cut when I want them to. I keep mine on the counter next to my knife rack. Very handy.
457056
I have had mine for about three years and I'm sure the diamonds won't last forever. I did see on Amazon that they sell the replacement finger unit. I noticed that another person was not happy with his sharpener. I use it pretty regularly and think it does pretty good. Amazon has a Rada knife sharpener for about $5. To me the Rada does a great job very quickly.
457057
Yes. My fingers have worn a bit, but not much. I used the sharpener quite a bit for a while after getting it, but not much after that because the knives held their edges and only needed a few strokes on an ultra-fine steel every once in a while. Initially, the knives needed a lot of work, which is probably why I had to use the sharpener more then, than now. Hope that makes sense. Once I got the knives to a decent edge, it was only maintaining the edge. But, getting the knives to that kind of edge took some work on the sharpener. Probaly why the fingers got more workout.
457058
I have found the sharpener does a very poor job so I haven't used it enough to judge the effect of use on the fingers
252842
They seem pretty durable, but that's some pretty intense wear. I'm sure they would wear out faster than normal if you were doing that very often. I would worry more about them sliding around when climbing up. They fit well, but with that kind of pull, they might twist on your hand.
481016
I think so, but if you do that, The diamond sharpening stone will not last longer.
429033
I have had mine since July last year. I work out 4-6 times a week and wear them every time. They have been great, I would buy them again. The seam by the thumb is unraveling but I have got great use out of them!
2185851
when I read the Oscar Schmidt site, it looks like 5 years is what they give. http://www.oscarschmidt.com/warranty/ the warranty covers craftsmanship, but not damage caused by the owner. its a Great Uke, good luck. I have had my ou5 for nearly 10 years with no issues at all!
421539
I've had mine for a few months with no sign of wear at all...and it is still working like it did right out the box. My friend has an older model..and has had it for 3 years with daily use.
1156457
I bought them for my mom she's been using them for a few months it depends on how often u remove and reply them cause of the residue to hold it on you wears off but the can last pretty long
13251
The keys are laser etched. This means they will wear significantly slower than keys that are only printed on, but they will not last practically forever like the old IBM keyboards that actually had a separate black piece of plastic inside the keys instead of only a top layer applied. Consider the cost of the product, you will have to pay significantly more to get that type of keyboard because they're considered a niche product and also tend to have mechanical switches in them that further raises the cost. To make any keyboard's key markings last as long as possible, only use it with clean hands, clean dirt off before it builds up much, and above all keep your fingernails trimmed short.
429036
Pretty durable. Harbinger has a great rep for making gloves that last 6-12 months. My version of the gloves (male version) have lasted as much as 18-24 with only minor stitching issues after that long. I'd recommend them for any serious lifter.
2229631
I don't use the steel, the diamond hone last station on right hones and polishes so steel is not needed. I've had mine for almost 2years it all depends on how much you use it.
424265
Katharine: I just bought this diamond confetti for the princess birthday party of my little girl. I really liked them. The size is perfect, because they are small, so they look very delicate. They are made of acrylic plastic, but they are very shiny... really shiny. They are quite beautiful. They look elegant and classy, and don't have that cheap look. I don't know what you need them for, but I guarantee they will look beautiful for whatever you use them. I hope this helps you decide.
908862
I have had mine for awhile now, and I use them almost daily. So far, no deterioration of the marks.
1967157
I think I've seen these rated as 400 on the coarse side and 600 on the fine side. My estimation is that initially they act a bit coarser (say 200/300) but like most polycrystalline diamond abrasives the lose a lot of their aggressiveness after a little use. They do seem to last pretty well for their price. A year ago I bought 4 since they were so cheap and 3 are still in the box. The main defect is the metal abrasive plate tends to separate from the plastic substrate, so they are not good if a very flat surface is critical.
1131138
It should work fine,but one word of caution. I bought this for my son and he said after about ten uses the stones seemed worn out. Like the diamonds had come off.
1543913
Yes, you do. They're pricey, but worth it. They should last indefinitely unless you put them in an open flame or fire. Because they're made from silicone, your hands will be protected from a hot pan or skillet, even if the gloves get wet.
1062920
It does pretty well actually for about a dozen +/- uses. However it does become basically unusable after that. One trick I found: wear the small ones on small fingers until they stretch and then use them on bigger fingers / thumbs. This shud stretch ur bucks even further. :)Hope that helps!
50939
Not sure how long they will last but typical diamond sharpeners last for years and years. These are replaceable. My sharpener does a super job. I use it more than my $800 Tormek which is gigantic.