Is the instruction manual in chinese? is is understandable? Hos does this work with inwardly curved, paring knives?
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The manual I received had both, English and Chinese. You may not be able to use these stones on a recurve type blade because the stones are about 1" wide. You would need a stone thinner in width, they are available from a few other sellers/shops but they are not included with this kit.
1583375
both English and Chinese and iv not used it on the knife in question . it works great on outward curved knives
843309
Its handcrafted in china! I'm a sceptical myself when it come to my knives and china made! But this knife is deffenatlly a very fine piece of work! I would recoumend it to anyone! It comes with a very sharp edge on it full tang a very solid knife! I hope this helps you out !
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none at all i would recommend looking for tutorials on youtube. i also recommend not getting this and saving for a real knife where you can put electrical tape on the sharp stuff. (has the same effect as having a trainer)ps if you do buy it it i will bet that it will break within the first week and the company doesn't cover it by warranty.
1779230
Don't know. I'm using it for the Swiss Victorinox knives which have an Asian edge, at least the angle. But I think they aren't sharpened on one side only like a lot of Japanese knives.
395799
No, not assisted at all. It's as smooth as glass though and fast if not faster than most assisted knives I have ever owned or tried. Couple of things to consider, the RAT is made in Taiwan and their fit and finish have beat everything I have seen from China. Secondly, and there are those that will argue there is no difference, the Rat is made with AUS8 steel compared to the 8Cr13MoV steel of the Cryo. I own several knives with both steels and I find the AUS8 to take a better edge and hold it longer. Lastly, on the "bargain priced" knives, hey I didn't say cheap...lol, I find the coatings to wear off quite easily and makes the knife look kinda bad in a very short amount of time. I'm a big fan of Kershaw and own several of their knives, in fact I have a few of their new ones on pre-order. Personally though if I were to choose between the Rat and the Cryo I would go for the Rat. Your mileage may vary... :)
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Could the SELLER please respond? I understand it is a Japanese DESIGN, but WHERE is this sharpener actually MANUFACTURED? In particular, were is the CUTTING MECHANISM manufactured?
2247426
sorry, I have no idea what to do with this product..thats the problem, its so cheap I am returning it...instructions written in chinese!
890142
I dont have it right in front of me, but I remember there being Chinese translation of the instructions.Plus it being 7 bucks, my best bet is China or someone else with slave labor.
394522
You can't use this for Santoku knives. They have different blade angles. You must get a model designed for Asian knives.
1462667
I can't comment on the 316 since I never used it. I have Global, Shun and Calphalon Katana series knives. I've use the 315 on each. The edges are extremely sharp. I've only sharpened and polished each knife at least once but no more than twice in a years time. All I can say is that this works, the edges keep and I've had no problems. Read the instructions several times before starting as it is important to follow the process as stated.
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I. Have never used it at all all the instructions are in Chinese i got so.frustrated i through it back in the box and in the closet
622567
Hello KB. Amazon asked me if I could help you. I had a set of these knives and one chipped real bad. I had posted a negative review 12/12 and received this response from the dealer, maybe it will help you. Amazon is always willing to work with you too. Response from Shenzhen: Sorry to hear about your knife breaking. We can replace your knife free of charge. For future reference, we don't recommend carving any big meats, as most times you will have to apply torque and force the cut, and unfortunately this can cause the knife blade to snap. The ceramic knife is for precision slicing mainly for slicing fruit, vegetables and softer meats. We apologize again for your negative experience and we'll gladly replace the knife. Feel free to reach out to us on our toll-free number or through our website Contact form (www.shenzhenknives.com) Regards, Shenzhen Knives 866-983-2228
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No, it's a Chinese model. The steel does not take an edge without expensive equipment and that edge does not last, as well.
1115068
You need to know the proper edge angle for your Gyuto knife as this sharpener is designed for the 15 degree Asian style edge which is thinner and sharper than say the traditional American blade. I know Cook's Illustrated rated this Chef's Choice Pronto the very best of it's type, but I don't recall what month the article was in nor if they mentioned using it on other style knifes. Perhaps someone can do a search for you if you ask the question again. Sorry...Ron
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I corresponded with the CRKW, and the knife is only made in china...deal breaker for me.
1989299
For a Knife being made in China its really High Quality, so no mate it is not...
1560881
I don't know about working with an electric knife. I've never used my slicer. When it arrived, there was "some assembly required," and the instructions were all in Japanese.