Are you supposed to sharpen this blade new out of the box or is it ready to go? Seems dull with a thick black paint over the blade.
151033
the blade is sharp and ready to go. You can make it sharper if you desire bur not necessary.
151034
It was ready to go. I took it out, put it in and mowed right away. It works great
1639606
Supposed to be new. Is there hair on the blade or could it be preservative oil? Mine were clean and new looking.
1176237
I don't...I mail it to Spyderco with $5 for return shipping (see their web site)...they will return it to the factory edge for free. I tried having a local "professional" due it and he totally jacked it up. Won't make that mistake again. This is the one problem with serrated edges...much more challenging to sharpen than a straight edge.
1806761
Once you get it sharpened you might try using a honing steel after each use. A couple of swipes and the knife stays very sharp.It will postpone having to have the knife resharpened.
1447874
Mine are new so haven't needed sharpening yet. I'm assuming you could sharpen them, however, one blade has tiny serrations on it. It that blade was sharpened, the serrations might be smoothed off.
2101726
Mine came pre-sharpened, I remember shaving a small bit of hair off my forearm. This was my 3rd Gerber Knife and all three have come sharp and been impressive. My three models were all US made.
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
803667
as an owner of one of these swords I can tell you that it will probably not hurt the blade. BUT it comes very dull and would Take a LOT to sharpen it, and by the time u are done u will have stripped away Most or ALL of the black paint along the edges. I do not recommend doing this.
734737
This item was pretty good while it was new. But after 2 months of use the blade went dull. I told the guy who recommended it he told me he sharpens it every 3 months or so. I just went back to my WAHL precision clipper which is still surprisingly as good as it was 10 years ago. And without sharpening. This outliner I kept just for back up.. Hope this helps.
465565
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.
649525
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.
1060506
when there is no more drag on the blade you are sharpening. the groves that are cut into the rod get worn to the point they become smooth. im not sure if you can " sharpen the sharpener " or not it would be best if you would call one of the blade manufacturers and find out for sure . otherwise its time to replace it
1087285
I sharpened my knife using this video's techniques, and it turned out really well, imo--my first time sharpening a knife with a whetstone, and it came sharp as balls. WAY sharper than it came originally (which was already pretty good). I used a KING combo stone with 1000/6000 grit.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU23vi1PcjM
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.
1497269
The blades are self sharpening with normal use. If they have gone dull it may be due to cutting paper stock that is too thick. You would need to contact the manufacturer.
1261819
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.
1265
Not initially. It comes already sharpened and it is extremely sharp. I'm sure, after some use, it will require some sharpening.