One reviewer said the sharpener is incompatible with ceramic blade knives. What is the reason for this (assuming the reviewer is correct)?
140162
I have not tried to sharpen any ceramic knives and don't know if the reviewer is correct. If this is true my guess would be that the ceramic is as hard or harder than the grinding wheels in the sharpener. In most cases ceramic is very hard but brittle that's why ceramic holds an edge longer than steel but breaks or chips if side force is applied.
140163
It might work for ceramic blades in the right and left hone modes but I would call the Customer Service Dept at the Edgecraft Corporation for advice at 1-800-342-3255 before attempting this. To my knowledge ceramic knife companies state that the knives must be returned to them for resharpening. In my experience with ceramic knives is that the blade will get seriously chipped and is then ruined and not worth resharpening.
1379856
I think so, because it worked on all my knives, I don't know if there is any other types my knives are ceramic I just checked it now to be sure. I recommend this product it is good
1305776
Maybe...I have knives sharpened with diamond stones that I get to "razor" sharp but at a narrow angle. This sharpener gets my work knives sharp, but I don't consider them razor sharp. The angle is wider, but that makes the edge last longer. If your knife is really hard steel, it takes longer to sharpen and the possibility for a razor edge would come only from the ceramic rods and that could take a while.
2084526
I really don't know unless it is just the handle configuration and possibly the physical size. The both sharpen at the same angles and sharpen the same knives. I've been very happy with mine.
1615398
No i havent, i use mine 12 hrs a day, be sure to only use a wetstone to sharpen, and only use ceramic not a metal steele, never cut through bone, it should be fine
2278130
The reviews are correct. I cannot sharpen fillet knives with the KME system.
868536
YES! Use the Wusthof Asian-style sharpener. It does an excellent job. It has both a coarse and fine set of ceramic sharpening stones set at the proper angle for this blade. I have had this knife for quite a while and still love it.
764514
makes no difference thick or thin blade ,1st use sharpening rod then carbide ,then finish w/ ceramic . The sharpening rod must b used properly !!!
418710
You can return if you want to but I wouldn't. I have two sets and both are the same way! Knives are the ones stated and are super sharp ceramic. The good ones!
720050
I really love that sharpener. Sorry the rod is broken. If you return it the company would probably replace the unit. I've seen ceramic rods for sale but don't know if there would be one that size or if you could get it into the sharpener. Good luck.
321859
Yes But recently I have been using ceramic knives,the ceramics do hold an edge much longer. The henkels are great but you do need to keep them sharp either with a ceramic,pr diamond steel or a sharpening service or device.... I love my good knives,sharp....
223069
I'm no expert but I use carborundum on any type of blade. I think any type of sharpening system will work on any blade but like I said I'm no expert
2126320
It didn't work well for me either. I took off a lot of steel shavings using it but it was never razor sharp. Try a stone. I wonder if you run it through their sharpener then a stone if it doesn't sharpen up quick.
2215858
It should not matter who made the knives in question, this sharpener should be able to handle them well - unless you have "ceramic" (white or black blades) rather than steel blades. Those will probably require specialized diamond sharpeners.
1466790
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
1942136
Unfortunately, no. It is simply for ceramic knives. I have found that Kyocera knives sharpen well. Other,less expensive brands and "closeout" types, not so well. I imagine that kKyocera designed the honing discs to work optimally on their ceramic knife formulary.
1754495
My sharpener would not run on your electrical supply. It's designed for the US market. Perhaps if you purchased a unit from a UK based merchant. I do like my sharpener. Good luck.