How to sharpen your knives If this isn't a knife sharpener, what should I use to sharpen my knives?? I got my first Rada knives from someone selling them at a christmas sale and she suggested using this for sharpening the knives but now I'm a little lost at what to use...any suggestions... How to sharpen your knives If this isn't a knife sharpener, what should I use to sharpen my knives?? I got my first Rada knives from someone selling them at a christmas sale and she suggested... » Read More How to sharpen your knives If this isn't a knife sharpener, what should I use to sharpen my knives?? I got my first Rada knives from someone selling them at a christmas sale and she suggested using this for sharpening the knives but now I'm a little lost at what to use...any suggestions... « Show Less
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The Rada R119 knife sharpener is the best thing going for getting a quick edge back on your Rada knives. I even use mine on my pocket knives. Just a few pulls through the two wheels and your Rada knife is ready to cut some more.TimMy Knife Store
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The rod that comes with it is actually a "honing" rod. Sharpening is what must to be done to a dull knife to make it sharp again. This is best done by professionals. Honing is what is done to a relatively sharp knife to maintain a nice sharp edge. This you can and should do yourself. If you regularly use the honing steel provided, you will not have to sharpen these (or at least not as often). We love our set. We hone them each time we use them and they all still have a great edge.
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I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
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Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope that it answers some of your concerns about this unit. Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope... » Read More Good day David, The sharpener comes with a list of types of knives and their proper angle. Based on my experience, it has been very easy to identify our types of knives and the proper sharpening angle. It is much less complicated than it is led to believe. I am not a knife expert but all I can inform you is that we have used this sharpener several times since acquiring it and, with a bit of common sense, we have been entirely satisfied of the results even with odd angle blades. If you have high-end knives, you can check their manufacturer's website for more technical information. I hope that it answers some of your concerns about this unit. « Show Less
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Yes, I always use a steel in addition. I use the sharpener once every 2-3 months to sharpen the knives, in between I regular use a steel to keep them sharp. In this way the knives will last long: can't see so far how much metal has been removed, as the steel keeps them sharp in between. Knives are about 4 years old. Have the machine for about 4 years, so far so goo.
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I would soak a new stone in water and use that to sharpen kitchen knives with. I bought this oil to use with a stone to sharpen an axe and will be using it on wood but your knife will be cutting food so I would use water for your stone.
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You cant sharpen these knives, Use them as directed. Don't use counter tops or other hard surfaces to cut, use a cutting board, wood or plastic, this will keep the edge longer. take care of them and they will last for a long time.. NO WAY TO SHARPEN BY THE OWNER
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Personally I just use the spyderco sharpmaker. Seen here - http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77 It works beautifully to sharpen knives, among other things as well. It's on a amazon for just under $60. Seen here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q9C4AE
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One of the knives, that I use most often, is being to get dull. I don't know if they can be sharpened. I've been wondering the same thing, but just haven't investigated yet.
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These knives are not sharpened because the NEVER need to be. You use that really cool chefs tool to re align the tiny tiny blades on the cutting edge. If you sharpen them they are destroyed. If you have ever cooked with fine knives you understand the thrill of their use. If not, you should try.
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When I bought my pencils I researched and found the following: Sharpen a few regular graphite pencils between times when you sharpen some Prisma because Prisma colored pencils have such a high wax content, they often get a build up in the sharpener and slow it down. By sharpening a graphite/ regular pencil sometimes it helps keep the build up to minimum and sharpener lasts longer. I would suggest getting a sharpener designed for Prisma if you will use them exclusively.
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When you buy a new Mora carbon steel knife, I suggest that you heat a small amount of vinegar, degrease the blade (nothing too fancy needed, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, etc...or use a degreaser from the hardware store), and once the vinegar is hot put it into a glas container of some sort and (I use a mug) and fill it so the blade is covered. Wait about 15 minutes, and you will force a nice "patina" on the blade. It will be more resistant to rust and stains. Not as good as stainless, but whatever...it is a $9.00 knife. You can also use some mustard. Or you can put masking tape and make designs on the blade. Mora knives are a hobby unto themselve. Great product and good price. When you buy a new Mora carbon steel knife, I suggest that you heat a small amount of vinegar, degrease the blade (nothing too fancy needed, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, etc...or use a degreaser from the hardware store), and once the vinegar is hot put it into a glas container of some sort and (I use a mug) and fill it so the blade is covered. Wait about 15 minutes, and you will force a nice "patina" on the blade. It will be more resistant to rust and stains. Not as good as stainless, but whatever...it is a $9.00 knife. You can also use some mustard. Or you can put... » Read More When you buy a new Mora carbon steel knife, I suggest that you heat a small amount of vinegar, degrease the blade (nothing too fancy needed, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, etc...or use a degreaser from the hardware store), and once the vinegar is hot put it into a glas container of some sort and (I use a mug) and fill it so the blade is covered. Wait about 15 minutes, and you will force a nice "patina" on the blade. It will be more resistant to rust and stains. Not as good as stainless, but whatever...it is a $9.00 knife. You can also use some mustard. Or you can put masking tape and make designs on the blade. Mora knives are a hobby unto themselve. Great product and good price. « Show Less
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If I need my blade sharpened, my husband does it with his knife sharpener. Hand held ceramic sharpener. Had never thought about taking it anywhere to get sharpened. Hope this helps.
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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.
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Dear SG, I'm not very good either, at sharpening. So I bought one of the relatively inexpensive ceramic rod sharpeners. they have a plastic frame that holds the knife at about twenty degrees, all you have to remember is to pass the blade over the rod aproximately the same number of strokes for each side to keep them even. You can't really mess up to bad, just set the sharpener on a flat surface and run the blade it's full length on the ceramic rod, use aproximately the same presure on each side of blade. Not much pressure is required. You will notice as t he blade is sharpened it will get more and more shinny on the cutting edge. No oil or water is necessary on these types of sharpeners as would be on a traditiional stone.The edge you can get with six or seven passes on each side of blade should be plenty sharpe enough for the average job.Don't let the blade get too dull between sharpening as it lenthens the amount of time necessary to bring up a good cutting edge. Best of luck on it, start off with your cheapest blade even though the chances of doing any harm are small. Gary petersen
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use the white stones, if you want the sharpest edge, do it twice,stropping wont hurt,but i dont see the need. my knifes are sooooo sharp. i love this sharpener.
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I got mine thru Amazon. electric Sharpener and it is fantastic. I use my knives everyday for everything and I usually cut only on a pad for Kyocera but still need to sharpen occasionally. The electric sharpen solves all my problems! Very satisfied with my purchase. Highly recommend cause I have too many knives to send back to Japan and I do not want to be without anyone of them for that long. I am spoiled and have one for every purpose they have made them so far! I have put steel knives including some of my Chefs knives in the bottom drawer. The ceramic are easier on my hands..less pressure required! I got mine thru Amazon. electric Sharpener and it is fantastic. I use my knives everyday for everything and I usually cut only on a pad for Kyocera but still need to sharpen occasionally. The electric sharpen solves all my problems! Very satisfied with my purchase. Highly recommend cause I have too many knives to send back to Japan and I do not want to be without anyone of them for that long. I am spoiled and have one for every purpose they have made them so far! I have put steel knives including some of my Chefs knives in the bottom drawer. The ceramic are easier on my hands..less pressure... » Read More I got mine thru Amazon. electric Sharpener and it is fantastic. I use my knives everyday for everything and I usually cut only on a pad for Kyocera but still need to sharpen occasionally. The electric sharpen solves all my problems! Very satisfied with my purchase. Highly recommend cause I have too many knives to send back to Japan and I do not want to be without anyone of them for that long. I am spoiled and have one for every purpose they have made them so far! I have put steel knives including some of my Chefs knives in the bottom drawer. The ceramic are easier on my hands..less pressure required! « Show Less