With 3 blade sharpening options--American, European and Asian, how and where do you finish off (i.e., final honing) each of the 3 sharpenings?
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Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese... » Read More Actually there are only two sharpening options since the American and European blades both have the same angle with the Japanese angle being the one that is different. I am using the term "Japanese" because that is the word used in the instruction manual that comes with the sharpener. So each of the sharpening slots has two sides (left and right side of the knife), then you pass the sharpened blade through the honing/polishing slots - once again two slots for left and right side of the knife. It got a little tricky for me when I realized that my European brand knife had a Japanese angle blade. I almost messed that one up before I caught my mistake. « Show Less
797012
The final honing stones are the ones on the far right - the previous two slots are for a) Asian / Japanese b) American / European blades. All knives are honed in the far right slot. I am still very pleased with the product .
797013
The honing for all three types of knives is the third slot.It's wonderful having very sharp cutlery.
797014
American and European are the same thing-20 degrees. They are both sharpened in the same slot. Asian has its own slot and the third is for finishing both types of blades
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Instructions (briefly) state that for Santoku or other 15&#730; Double-faceted blades, you sharpen in Stage 1 and hone in Stage 3 and do not use Stage 2. For all Euro/American Knives with 20&#730; edge you sharpen on Stage 2 and Hone on Stage 3. For serrated knives you use stage 3 only unless the blade is heavily damaged, in which case you can start on Stage 2. It's a good thing I got out my instructions, because I found I was doing it wrong!
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Make sure the blade rests flatly against the sides of the guide, then draw the blade slowly through from heel to tip. Then do the other side of the knife. One or two passes should be sufficient. Then do the same with the honing disk. I maintain factory sharp edges with this machine, and also sharpen the Global knives of both my daughters.
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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.
2044359
The Smith's TRI-6 Arkansas TRI-HONE Sharpening Stones System should last a lifetime and works very well. It can also be found on Amazon.
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Do NOT use traditional polishing with Japanese water stones. Because this blade is machine-made and polished, there are slight rises and divots along the blade, instead of a flat or almond shaped face. It comes VERY sharp, and should last you a while without having to sharpen it but if you feel the need to, I recommend using a leather strop and some jeweler's rouge, or GENTLY using a standard knife sharpener (Like the Accusharp knife sharpener. If you don't have one, GET ONE. they work great on kitchen and utility knives). Try to stay away from Indian stones or other kinds of sharpeners, as they will mess up the finishing polish it already has, and make the wire-brushed Hamon disappear under scratches. If you use the standard knife sharpener, remember to only put SLIGHT pressure on it. if you put too much on, it will create a second bevel, and it will not cut nearly as well.
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According to the manual, side 1 does the initial intense sharpening and side 2 is a more refined finishing. It definitely makes less noise/grinding on the side 2. You actually use all 4 slots several times for each knife. It only takes a minute or so. I've really been happy with the results. My knives were horrible! (I use Santoku type knives) and now i can cut even the softest tomato with ease and no squishing. A friend recommended this model and I'm so glad she did!
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You can mail it to Kai USA and they will sharped out the nicks. Check the website. No Charge for sharpening, just postage. Day to Day treatment, wash in warm water and dry immediately. Sharpen after each use - Edge is at a sharp angle (17% I believe).
145607
Should be Taiwan. I have three other knives from them and they're all from Taiwan.
648021
one slot is an aggressive sharpener, the other a hone. Works well, not perfect, but well. Keeps asian knifes in very sharp condition, but use hone often. Not the same as a 10 minute stone sharpening, but fast and good.
1703494
Like the others said. And I even spoil myself a bit: I replace them every 2-3 shaves. I buy the persona blades (made in the US). 100 blades for $12. This style of shaving is sooo cheap you don't need to worry about "making the most of your blades."
1677485
China is what I was told when I contacted the company, but it is a US based company. They are really amazing knives though. I use them so much that I bought another set.
1041549
Alas, I did not keep the packaging, but I do recall that there was Japanese printing .... I thought of it as adding to then authenticity when I opened the package. If you know how to use a sharpening stone, then you will not be disappointed in this sharpener. It is the best!
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I have found the knife sharpener helpful and easy to use. However, it is not going to turn dull knives into sharp knives. If they are really dull you should get them sharpened first and use to maintain blade. I think that Global knives are very expensive knives. Hope this helped.
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The three stage sharpener is to be used when a sharpening rod will not bring your edge back to life. Also, I don't recommend using the Global sharpener on any knives other than ones made in Japan. They have a different angle on the blade than German made knives.
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MAC's website, and cooksillustrated both say that it is honed on EACH side of the blade. Use something like the Chef's Choice 1520 Angle Select available here on amazon: thttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033EPA46?psc=1&redirect;=true&ref;_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
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Instructions are in English. Without having the Edge Pro, I will answer with a qualified "yes" to the "exactly like Edge Pro" question. In addition to the written instructions, there are several Youtube videos on this sharpening procedure. Undoubtedly, the user will improve with practice. (I also supplemented with some Edge Pro stones. The stones provided in the set I got were OK. I did scratch/engrave the grit on the plastic base of each stone as the grit is stamped on the face of the stone and is removed with use. Torque the plastic base carefully as you can break them by over-torquing. Edge Pro stones have a metal base. Additional metal bases are available for polishing as well.) Instructions are in English. Without having the Edge Pro, I will answer with a qualified "yes" to the "exactly like Edge Pro" question. In addition to the written instructions, there are several Youtube videos on this sharpening procedure. Undoubtedly, the user will improve with practice. (I also supplemented with some Edge Pro stones. The stones provided in the set I got were OK. I did scratch/engrave the grit on the plastic base of each stone as the grit is stamped on the face of the stone and is removed with use. Torque the plastic base carefully as you can break them... » Read More Instructions are in English. Without having the Edge Pro, I will answer with a qualified "yes" to the "exactly like Edge Pro" question. In addition to the written instructions, there are several Youtube videos on this sharpening procedure. Undoubtedly, the user will improve with practice. (I also supplemented with some Edge Pro stones. The stones provided in the set I got were OK. I did scratch/engrave the grit on the plastic base of each stone as the grit is stamped on the face of the stone and is removed with use. Torque the plastic base carefully as you can break them by over-torquing. Edge Pro stones have a metal base. Additional metal bases are available for polishing as well.) « Show Less