Does it need sharpening before first use?
354185
Yes all the shoes need sharpening prior to use. You cud check with the sharpening store and they wud be able to say yes or no. Unsharpened shoes means more tripping
2070933
Mine came with a small sharpening stone. Add a small bit of oil and sharpen.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
966539
No but make sure you have a knife sharpener because you will need it after some time.
170569
The blade is approximately 10 - 15 degrees from the handle's axis. These knives should be able to be sharpened with any standard sharpener, although due to the quality of the steel it is exceedingly unlikely that they would require sharpening before 10 or so years of regular use.
2259518
I haven't had any problems with it, however, I do give it a few quick strokes on sharpening steel before each use.
919125
I soaked it for about 5 minutes before starting to sharpen. Also while sharpening if the stone looked dry I soaked it for another 5 minutes.
2226026
Keep in mind though you usually have to pay for shipping and handling. If it is broken I would send it in for a warranty but if it just needs to be sharpened I would say just sharpen it yourself, it is really easy
2089952
Yes. If If you find the blade to be dull, you can do extra sharpening by moving the handle up and down quickly multiple times without any paper.
559595
Yes. I have had this set for about a year and they haven't needed to be sharpened. However, I've had one of the pink chef's knives for several years and it takes sharpening well.
159409
No it is not, it is sharp but not hand sharpened and not sharp enough for immediate use. However it is easy to sharpen if you are slightly expeienced.
15031
Mine came ready to go. I've used them numerous time and they still don't need sharpening. I've had them looked at by the experts at the rink and mine still don't need sharpening, but it depends on how often you skate. I just love these skates and you can't beat the deal. Hope this helped.
2284842
It is sharp when it arrives and can be used immediately. You will not have to sharpen it for quite some time.
732080
No, it sharpens pretty quickly. It will continue to sharpen until you pull it out.
1866477
Manufacture claims "they never need sharpening" but they provide a sharpening rod. I would stand the rod on end with the tip on the counter. Then gently draw the knife blade down the rod at about a 20 degree angle for each side of the blade. See how that works for you. I am by no means an expert on this.
2011012
My husband had his for years & never had to sharpen it. Guess you could use a sharpening stone if you need to sharpen it though.
1472327
Not for a long while if you use it as it is intended. The sharpener itself is for quick touch ups in the field. If you're at home then you should use an actual sharpening stone.