Do the edges need to be sharpend before use for the first time?
508358
Yes, plus the skater (who may have only been using rentals up to this point) will be very thankful. Night and day.
508359
Ours came quite sharpened, but needed sharpening about 4 months later, and noticed an noticeable improvement in my girl's skating... Im pretty sure they can be used right away... Just check them in a couple of months maybe...Hope this help... We really loved these ones!!!
508360
Yes. I checked with my wife, a former teaching pro, on this. Have them sharpened, but if the skater is a relative beginner, tell the sharpener you don't want too large a radius. They'll know what you mean.
1217778
No! You don' have to. For me, It is much easier to use without the guides. I have a divided sink and rest the sharpener on the divider and let cool water run over the stone being used (keep it wet!) and just be sure to keep the blade at right angle to sharpener. I don't know exactly why but i find i get a much sharper hone this way.
210814
Yes. If it is steel it can be sharpened. Your flat edged chisels will see the best results. If you are putting on the edge from bad damage or some such, then use the corse stone and work your way to the medium grit and then fine grit. If you are just honing the edge start with the medium grit. Your rounded tip chisel will require a little more attention to detail but should still give you a good edge. HIH.
15029
I had mine sharpened befor the first use but was told that they really didn't need it. I guess it depends on what level skater you are. If your are a competative figure skater you'd want them sharp. If you are like me, a rank shakey amature take them like they are.
2284842
It is sharp when it arrives and can be used immediately. You will not have to sharpen it for quite some time.
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.
260917
Yes. I've only had to sharpen mine once so far. Puts it back to its original sharpness. Agree, with RWG, just love this knife.
315747
never had need to sharpen them; but, if necessary, they should sharpen nicely. No, the warranty, as far as I know, does not cover replacement if they get dull. They probably have recommendations for keeping sharp, or best tool to use. Kershaw makes good knives and scissors. We've used for years and never had a complaint.
72607
No. They have the correct "edge" on them, but they are painted and you will need to sharpen them yourself.
1871195
I have two sets. The first set I bought 2 years ago and the second set last year. I have never sharpened them. I love these knives.
580570
I have not attempted to sharpen it. I use it for cutting and scraping dough.
1912514
These tines come ready from the factory to be installed. The edge on this tine should be sharped and ready for use.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
924456
It depends on how dull the blade is. A sharp knife that has been used a bit just needs a steele. If you taking care of the blade you probably only need the final stage every few months (maybe more often with heavy use). A really bad edge can be conpletely reconditioned by runnung it through the first stage until a burr can be felt all the way down the opposite side, then repeating with the opposite side. You then use the remaining stages to put the second bevel on the blade and polish it by stropping.
1304933
Sorry, just saw this email. Hope it's not too late to help you. No, I don't believe the edge you speak of is sharpened. I gave the knife to my daughter to take to college with her, so I don't have it handy. Will it take an edge? I don't know, I suppose it's possible. That doesn't help, I know, but since I don't have it with me I don't want to say anything misleading.
2211824
I have purchased 3 sets of Chicago Cutlery, but I won't be much help with this question. I bought a set for myself several years ago, and it did not have a sharpener. I bought a set for my son last Christmas, and a set for my daughter in June. Neither of them have used the sharpener yet, which I suppose is a sign that the knives have stayed sharp enough without using the sharpener at all this far.
1602538
Yes they need to be sharpened. However, these blades remain sharp as long as the device is used properly. My neighbor and I both use this mower since springtime and have never had a need to sharpen the blade. My history with this produce line is to sharpen every 3-5 years depending on usage and storage. I hope this is helpful.