how long does it actually take to sharpen a knife?
1582092
depending on how many times you need to run it through, 1 minute or so. If it is really dull, maybe longer.
1582093
3-4 pulls through the sharpener, just as advertised. Hands down the best sharpener I've ever used.
1582094
None of mine took more than 30 seconds to a minute. It really depends on how dull your knives are.
1582095
Only a few minutes, its best used on a regular basis, say once a month, to maintain the edge. Works bese on the older home knives that have had a hard life.Best regards,Paul EastonCEO Razor Red
2108513
It says 7 minutes but I'd give it more like 8-9. Don't forget to let it sit about 10 minutes before slicing. Good luck!
580570
I have not attempted to sharpen it. I use it for cutting and scraping dough.
2211823
I haven't used the sharpener, I bought the knife set a few months ago and they are still really sharp.
1825671
I have not had a need to sharpen the blade. It has been used seasonally and this is the second year of use. It is extremely sharp when it arrives and it remains sharp. I'm not certain as to what I will use to sharpen when the time comes.
1871195
I have two sets. The first set I bought 2 years ago and the second set last year. I have never sharpened them. I love these knives.
907041
Not sure quite what you mean by that. When I sharpen knives the start depends upon how dull the knife is to begin. If really dull, I begin by taking the knife to a stone honing surface and getting it narrowed and angled on that with some honing oil. This always removes some steel from the knife so you have to be careful to not overdo it, and on the finest grit stone it should be reasonably sharp, but not paper-cut sharp. Then I "finish" the blade edge with the Chicago Cutlery honing steel, which will also remove some steel from the knife but very minimally, and gives the blade an ultra-sharpness. Run the edge of the blade across paper (should easily slice through) or lightly over the back of your thumb-fingernail (you will feel the smoothness or any burrs.) Once properly sharpened, NEVER run knife through dishwasher, hand-wash and hand-dry instead, and every 4-6 uses, use the CC honing steel to maintain the edge.
1763084
It depends on how coarse you make the setting - around 80 turns for fine, 60 turns for coarse. I would say about 2 minutes more or less depending on how fast you turn the handle!
869435
Most of your home improvement stores will carry a reel mower sharpening kit that has a gritty paste, application brush, reel crank, and directions for about $15. The gist of it is you put the paste on the edges of the reel blades and the bed blade and use the crank to spin the reel for a bit (you can also use a drill with an attachment, much easier and faster). You may also have to adjust the bed blade. The whole process depends on your mechanical skills really, it can take anywhere from 20 mins to 1 hour. What ever you do please don't use a grinder or file as that will potentially ruin your mower by removing too much metal. When to sharpen depends on a lot of variables such as how often you mow, the type of grass or weeds you have etc. The best way to tell is if you consistently have rogue grass blades sticking up or patches of uneven grass where you mowed. I would expect most people would sharpen their reel mowers about twice a year.
58564
It comes very sharp and i havent needed to sharpen it even after constant us for a few months.I would say that yes at some point when you sharpen it,it will take a small layer of the coating of near the blade.
2216827
i suggest using the angle guide since you are new to sharpening follow directions that came with stone they are helpfull for beginners it takes time to learn how to but u must keep the same angle all the way tru that why i suggest using angle guide the corse s for fourm rough edges but you shoul feel it getting shaprer on course then work down to me then fine this can take a long time if knife is dull but once u get a goodege on kinife it takes lot less time
2012365
I have my Tormek set-up to sharpen cutlery. After I mount the blade in the clamp device, no more than two minutes, if that. If all the edge needs is a touch up, a minute. Then I steel it and it's done.
919125
I soaked it for about 5 minutes before starting to sharpen. Also while sharpening if the stone looked dry I soaked it for another 5 minutes.
284290
Good question we have had ours for many years and have not had to sharpen. We purchased a new one for when we wear out this one.
1779228
Save your money, and go to a store , like Sportsman Warehouse, and buy their yellow knive sharpener for $3.99. You will have to spend about 20 minutes at first to get the right angle on your blade, but then it's a piece of cake.I have a whole set of knives like you have, and I sharpen them almost everytime I use them. Takes about 10 seconds after you get the right angle.
1821874
I have no idea because I have not yet had to sharpen it. My experience with sharpeners is that it takes quite a while before they would need sharpening, so I wouldn't base a purchase decision on it.
1502179
Your question prompted me to try sharpening a couple bread knives and they did sharpen up. This iis a powerful sharpener and you have to be cateful with rhe sharpened knives afterwards.