How hard would it be to sharpen a 7 inch blade on this? I was going to buy the sypderco sharpmaker, but after seeing this I'm not so sure.
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I watched my buddy sharpen a fillet knike with it using sweeping angles and it worked fine. This when processing my deer so we had to sharpen it "tons" of time. I believe the knife was a 7" blade.
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I didn't know so I tried an 8 inch blade. It was easy and may have taken 2 minutes longer than a larger sharpener would. I bought several for gifts.
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I sharpen all of my knives with this. I keep the kitchen knives (10" or larger) down to small pen knives "shaving sharp". I'm not a fisherman so haven't sharpened any hooks yet but it has performed very impressively with little practice.
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It's technique, you can sharpen pretty much anything with this up to a sword or machete; but the practical limit is 2x the stone length, which is 8 inches. Good general rule for all stone sharpeners.
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Buy this! You can hold the angle through the draw, there's a course and fine diamond, plus there's a course and fine ceramic on the red lob-and hook, then a ceramic for the aerated portion, and all are pre set angled then a treated leather strop!! I have a spyderco trial angle - difficult to master! You can do it cheaper and better with the work sharp! They've a electric that uses bands, now that's the way to go - that's my next, if you can do electric, get it first, then the portable for field use (the band'll put a razors edge on 'em!)!!!!!
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I found this item to be a fantastic and integral part of my carving tools and work. I'd highly recommend it! sms
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I have sharpened one of my favorite 8 inch kitchen knives with this and it did an outstanding job on the vg10 steel.
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FYI... here is what Wusthof said:Hi, Serrated edge knives actually never need to be sharpened. The way the blades are made, the part that needs to stay sharp never hits a cutting surface so it should not ever go dull. Using a serrated edge knife on the 2904-7 knife sharpener would damage it, so I do not recommend trying it. Regards, Lauren info@wusthof.comWusthof-Trident Inc333 Wilson AvenueNorwalk, CT 06854
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We are still using the blade that came with it. Just finished a 16 X 24 cabin with 6X8 cedar walls and if the blade needs sharpening, i guess you would have to find someone who sharpens them.
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I've had a ZDP189 Spyderco knife and I didn't like it. It was just too hard to get as sharp as the VG10 steel. I had to sharpen it less but it took MUCH more work to get it sharpened. I perfer the VG10. It stays sharp and if it goes a bit off sharp, you can get it back to razor sharp with just a couple minutes work.
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I too bought one. Pleased with the quality, but not with the shortness of the blade. Way too hard to sharpen and I have tried everything but an electric kitchen sharpener. I guess it is only good for a short stab and not so much for cutting.
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I don't know! Most of the blase I sharpened were 1/8" or so. I would have to find a 1/4" and try it. My thought is that has to be a substantial blade and you would meed to find a larger version.
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I love mine, but had the same problem...I had an old SPYDERCO shapner, a base with two "V" shaped rods coming out of it and it works perfecly. Razor sharp when I'm done...this comes in a pouch and doesn't take up enough room in my pack to worry about. This sharpens anything, even fish hooks. I believe you can still buy these. If not, get a flat whet stone. That's the best help I can give you. R / Mack
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be careful. I sharpened mine with pocket sharpener and it scratched the blade coating of the side of the blade because the blade is so thick. the blade coating is not durable at all
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I have sharpened some fairly small blades. KME sells a set of jaws for pen knives. I've yet to get one, but it's on my list.
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I wouldn't consider mine sharp out-of-the-box at all - definitely a rough sharpened edge as it should, just waiting for the final job - it's a little inconvenient unless you're used to it, but sharpening these yourself is absolutely the preferred way - I think they make these with that in mind - those who want to use it will finish the job, but for the people who want to display it, it's still kind of safe to be aroundit's absolutely ready to use even out of the box, but you'll want to sharpen it if you're serious about it
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It comes very sharp and i havent needed to sharpen it even after constant us for a few months.I would say that yes at some point when you sharpen it,it will take a small layer of the coating of near the blade.
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I work in a pro kitchen and I have only used the knife at home. I think you would have to sharpen it if you still wanted that out of the box edge. Mine is going to have to be sharpened soon.
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I don't think you can sharpen the blade. I think it would need replacement if you were to dull the blade. I've cleaned over four hundred fish on my original blade and still goinig. I will never use anything else!!!
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The blades are very difficult to sharpen, I suggest new blades. I have had 3 of these knives and the trigger has broken before the blades need to be replaced.
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Seems like I have to sharpen it constantly really sucks and it's like I can't get it sharp enough, hope this helped
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I'm using it till the blades get dull and then get a new one. I don't think it's worth trying to sharpen again but the company may be able to offer a replacement blade. I'm sure that's the most costly part of the device.
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You need to buy the Tormek jig that lets you sharpen blades that long. Check on Tormek's web site, it's very good. Or, use their "contact" to ask them questions directly -- they are superb at that. Usually get a thorough answer in 24 hours or less.