Maybe the circular shape would allow this stone to work well in sharpening challenging inner-curved blades? Like on a Kukri machete? Anyone tried it?
1695266
ive used mine on an old hand cicle. its curved all the way around. works awesome.
1695267
I bought this mostly to sharpen my ax, however I did use it on my cheapo machete. It works fine, but being as small as it is, it scares me because there is no way to protect your hand if you slip off the edge. Wear a good pair of leather work gloves if you try.
1149674
I tried it on a couple of pocket knives and I prefer to use a stone on blades that short. I was not able to get a satisfactory 25 degree edge using the Work Sharp.
210813
I would not recommend it, stone is somewhat degradable. Maybe if you use the coarser side of the stone.
630698
That's really up to you Frank. It offers longer lasting sharpness and the finish won't wear off. A stone will take care of the edge of either steel.
729674
I don't know, but I would give it a try. You will probably need to buy a special diamond tip blade????
239833
Yes, it requires a different way of sharpening you may not be used to. It's almost like a scandi grind, don't be afraid to get it low on the stone.
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Yes, if it already has an edge on it and you are good at sharpening with a stone.
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It's not that hard, but I would not use this to do it. It's a bit too small and the stones would wear out fairly quickly. I would use a grinder - either a bench grinder or else an angle grinder (you would want to put the blade in a vise for ease of access). An inexpensive one is located at http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html and the price is only $22. You can use it for a lot of other things too. This Dremel tool is great for chain saws and pruners, etc. but for a bigger blade such as a lawn mower a bigger grinding surface is a better idea. The wheels are inexpensive and you can get a more even job. It's not that hard, but I would not use this to do it. It's a bit too small and the stones would wear out fairly quickly. I would use a grinder - either a bench grinder or else an angle grinder (you would want to put the blade in a vise for ease of access). An inexpensive one is located at http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html and the price is only $22. You can use it for a lot of other things too. This Dremel tool is great for chain saws and pruners, etc. but for a bigger blade such as a lawn mower a bigger grinding surface is a better idea.... » Read More It's not that hard, but I would not use this to do it. It's a bit too small and the stones would wear out fairly quickly. I would use a grinder - either a bench grinder or else an angle grinder (you would want to put the blade in a vise for ease of access). An inexpensive one is located at http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html and the price is only $22. You can use it for a lot of other things too. This Dremel tool is great for chain saws and pruners, etc. but for a bigger blade such as a lawn mower a bigger grinding surface is a better idea. The wheels are inexpensive and you can get a more even job. « Show Less
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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.
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I'm sorry, I have never seen a circular knife. But if it has an edge the same process of sharpening would apply. This sharpener has even put a very keen edge on my serated knifes. I hope this helps.
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Should work just fine. I would use the American stone for that knife. I have used it on my folding knives.
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It probably wouldn't be a good idea, the angle of sharpening is set for US style knives and Santoku knives are usually a different angle.
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I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
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I would doubt it.... The sharpening area is a small slot maybe at most 1/2 inch wide at the top narrowing as you get close to the sharpening stone.
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Yes. The configuration shown is actually set up for cutting a flat to the inside of the Circe, which would be used for cutting a disk where the inside of the circle is the 'good' part, as in making wheels. The cutter can be reversed so that the outer part of the circle cut is flat as with making a hole in a counter top.
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Here's a great link. No worries-I didn't know either. :) Good luck. http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/What-is-a-carborundum-Stone-W25.aspx
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Probably not. For that you would need to take it to a knife shop or spend a lot of time with a whet stone.