OK, I don't have super-expensive knives. Do you think I'll get any benefit from using this on them?
1277471
I don't have an answer for this because I bought it as a Christmas gift. We don't have expensive knives either but the one we have has a smooth side and a rough side and my husband likes it real well. I don't know what this one has, it was just on my son-n-law's Christmas list.
1277472
We have what I would consider to be "mid-range" knives, good quality but not super expensive (about $80 for the set of 5 and we have had them for years). The Henckels Twin works well with them. I have sharp knives and no complaints.
1277473
Works on my cheap stainless knife set, though stainless doesn't sharpen very well in any case. I'm happy with it.
1277474
Some of the knives we have aren't very high quality but it definitely works well on them. I think it works better on the better knives, but it's hard to tell if that's just because the knives are better to begin with. We like it so much we gave it to my dad for Christmas, and he's raving about it, too.
1277475
My son brought all his over at Christmas. Most were inexpensive knives and it worked great on them too. I'm very pleased with it.
1277476
Yes, I do. I originally bought this to sharpen some of the Henckel knives I have, but used it on others that were not as expensive and it worked great!
1277477
It won't hurt, but a sharpener won't improve an inferior product. Invest in good knives.
1363610
I would say yes but not without seriously dulling the blade. I'd suggest a different knife for that. Still a good knife though.
290094
I think so, but I'm not too sure. These knives are very good and I think it's a god investment
236983
Yes it will. I do the same. The top edge is uncomfortable. I wouldn't get this knife again for that very reason.
1711585
That's a good Question. From the looks of it, probably not. I still like it and it has a high "wow" factor. It would be the one knife I would want it I had one to choose.
648364
I used one for years before replacing it, for $10. seems worthwhile. If you really want to though, then the same way you'd sharpen most knives/scissors. or with a wet rock. go nuts.
733788
I bought this knife primarily to serve as an firearms retention item. It will do that well. As a primary self defense weapon the tip may be a bit thin. Hope this helps.
497390
I don't see why not, but I really wouldn't recommend it. Victorinox blades hold their edge really well, so unless it's something you plan to use in a professional capacity, you'll do fine just refreshing the edge with a knife steel. Those sharpeners change the shape of the blade to create a new edge. I wouldn't want to do that to a $50 knife.
1392863
I do not see a lot of steel removed from my knives. Perhaps the type of knife matters here, but I am not concerned about how much steel is being removed. The knives I sharpen more often are not high-end.
291271
I like mine. I don't love it, it can be difficult to use at times with different size knives. It gets the job done though, mainly about preference or whichever you would be most comfortable with.
579239
It was the least expensive folding fillet knife I found. It was a thank you present for a friend so I don't know how it performed.
792775
yes. I would suggest, however, spending more money on a better set of knives. knives will be with you for the rest of your life if you take care of them. Ginsu knives as advertised on Amazon are a low quality knifes. so don't make my mistake!!!
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The knives I find to be decent for cutting. They are serrated on one side and flat on the other so it's not like you'll be cutting through food like a stake knife but they are very comparable with my other "el-cheapo" knives I normally use (this set is too fancy for me to use daily)
1827381
yes, absolutely! btw, i LOVE these knives! cannot imagine why anyone wouldn't, either! they're great!
1254670
It will probably do that, however I doubt if it is made for that kind of work. You will probably wear out the knife pretty quick.
58563
That depends on the type of sharpener you are using but, I wouldn't advise buying this knife in the first place, it's feel good price would be less than $2. It is crap!
2162929
I am a beginner. and bought these knives for a gift, sorry I can't be of any real help to you.