Do these knives sharpen well? and what do you use to sharpen?
799848
Thanks for the question. I bought this knife for my husband who collects Case knives. I did not buy it for utility use. It has never been used and probably never will be. I am so sorry I can't more adequately answer your inquiry. C
799849
Yes. I use a wet stone. Best thing about CASE is how well it holds an edge. You really will not need to sharpen it often like a cheaper made blade.
799850
They arrive very sharp. I am ignorant about sharpening but I would imagine an ordinary knife sharpener? Sorry, I am not much help. I collect them more for their beauty, although Case makes great knives.
799851
Have not had to sharpen yet. It is a small knife, but very well made. Also, there are different types of blades in terms of metal, on Case knives.
799852
It is stainless steel, so it doesn't hold a razor edge very long, but good enough for occasional use pocket knife. I would use the same stick stone you find in a kitchen butcher block to bring the edge back a little
799853
YES they do, they have an excellent quality blade, I have had one in my pocket for over 20 years, Great little knife! I sharpen mine with a homemade flat with 320 sand paper on it to touch it up once in awhile. If you have problems sharpening it, have a pro hit it on the belts they use one time and bring it back. that is how the factory sharpens them...Erik
799854
I have not yet try to sharpen one of these knives.but if you're familiar with the way barbers use to run there straight razors across some leather this will help keep the edge.I carry one of these almost everyday and I get compliments everytime I pull it out.Case makes great Knives you will enjoy them.
799855
Yes, Case holds a tremendous edge. They can be sharpened with whet stones or a good electric knife sharpener. Case are the best made knives in the world.
1820449
I'd recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It can sharpen both straight edge and serrated (as well as things like scissors, chisels, hooks, and a number of other things).
727722
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.
561940
I agree with the other person that answered your question. This is a very nice set of knifes.
1911560
Have them sharpend at a machine shop or cutlery place,if true replacement is needed,your best option is having a shop make you a new set,its just carbon steel....
75965
They are nice but they do not have the strongest magnets. I do not suggest this if you have a nice knife set. But to answer your question I have had nothing but problems with mine.
1871196
yes over time they need sharpening, I bought a ceramic blade sharpener on here very reasonable on price! Must be for CERAMIC blades! Good luck.
754470
Of course they do. Friction will eventually dull even SS edges. The friction of cutting any hot meats will do it more quickly. I sharpen mine using a manual ceramic sharpener. These knives are a good deal for their price.
1515259
I have not had mine long enough to fully answer this question, though mine have had a lot of use. I absolutely love them, and see the price has dropped since I purchased them 2 months ago. I'd say if used properly, you will get a lot of use before having to sharpen them. Stainess will hold a good sharp edge for a long time.
89322
J.A. Henckels is one of the best knifes you can buy. The set I bought has a fine serrated edge which I prefer smooth edge. I haven't had any problems with them at all. The hone I bought with them keeps the edges sharp.
1848595
I try to rinse and sort of dry all my "nice" knives as soon as I'm finished using them. Later I'll HAND wash, rinse, and dry them. I'm working my way up to buying a carbon steel laminated Japanese knife (not stainless) and I believe this is the way to treat them if you want any satisfaction at all with these knives which can be super sharpened. Just practicing, but I think all $100+ knives are worth this extra effort.
974306
They are not serrated and I don't believe they need sharpening. Maybe way down the road they may need it. I have had mine for a few months now and love them. Sharp knives make cooking so much nicer.
204942
they are forged stainless. I would not recommend them unless they have changed. I got mine last year for Christmas. I have never owned a sharp knife, and still don't. We tried to return them too late, after my boyfriend used them to see how dull they were. They offered to sharpen them, but we didn't want to hassle with returning them and pay for shipping. We tried to sharpen with knife sharpener, which helped a little bit. Recently we had them sharpened, but they said they were not good knives.
1056364
i sharpen them by hand, they seem too delicate to sharpen with an electric sharpener. works just fine.
977251
These knives require periodic sharpening. I don't know your kitchen habits as compared to mine, so what works for me may not work for you. But here are my thoughts on Chicago Cutlery Vivid knives...they sharpen easily (I use a Smith diamond encrusted sharpener with coarse and fine grits. I don't have to use it very often.) and they're easy to keep sharp with a sharpening steel. These are easy to care for...use a steel and sharpener regularly and you won't have a problem keeping them sharp. After several months of use I don't see any chipping of the color coating. And I prefer these knives to a couple of low end J A Henckels that I have.
727720
Yes these knives can be sharpened. The only one I've not tried to sharpen is the serrated knife. I purchased the sharpener along with the knife set and it does a great job. Love the set.
393971
they are serrated and I have never had to sharpen...even the ones I have from 10 plus years ago