do they do a good sharpening job?
1139923
If you have the patience, the finesse, and the right sandpaper then yes, it was an excellent purchase.
1139924
Outstanding job, nice tool. Use vert vert fine sand paper..I also purchased the ac variable drive so I can get very slow belt speeds .
1139925
I have had mixed results sharpening various knives on this sander. It seems to depend on the shape of the knife, the type of steel, and the grit you are using. One thing I learned is not to use too fine of a grit because it basically rubs off (or fills up) the grit from the belt and never gets you anywhere.
1139926
With the right "GRIT" and "Knowledge".....even a rock can be a good sharpener! But yes, I like mine, it is a nice machine.
1139927
If you mean sharpening tools, I have not tried it yet. It is aggressive on wood and the motor has not bogged down on me. For the price this tool is good and works for me.
1139928
If you got the rite grits of sanding belts it should do the trick, make sure you have water handy to keep the blade cool.
913292
We used them right out of the box, we did not do any sharpening, but for a 6 and 8 year old they worked very well.
561426
Although they are pretty good upon arrival I think that it's best to have them sharpened before the first time that they are used.
1735058
I think they would be. They are good quality knives that seem to hold an edge fairly well. Plus, they have an appealing look.
393970
I do not believe they need to be sharpen but to be on the safe side, I would have them sharpen professionally
1869795
Yes they are. They do not need to be razor-sharp at the edges because the sharpness of the point will do the job. The only frustrating part is throwing form and technique. Do not Be discouraged if your knives bounce off a lot, it's not the knives, it's just you. I hope this helps :)
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
1562559
No. They're garbage... Go spend 40 extra bucks and buy something nice. They are really really crappy. They're crazy sharp out of the package but they're really weak. Great decoration but good for nothing else.
1749072
yes they are sharp but I use them on many surfaces with not problem think you will be pleased with your purchase
1835183
Yes they are sharp. I have had mine since may with no issues, a matter a fact I just used them before responding to this. Great product
683086
Yeah. Out of the package they should be ok, but they need to be sharpened a bit to be truly effective.
388735
I'm sure they can be sharpened by someone who knows what they are doing, but that being said... If these are used for cutting clothes off and not things like tin , metal, or otherwise they should not really dull ever. They are extremely sharp!
1201489
I would say no. The blades have to be perfect and with special sharpening equipment you would not keep them perfect.
1331827
Very sharp and stay sharp! Yes they can be sharpened using standard method for sharpening or take to a sharpener. How often will depend on usage. When I reviewed these knives they were rated very high. I hope this helps with your decision to buy.
998333
Yes, they are sharp. Although, they are more for practice. They are quite small. I gave them to my older son and want to get myself some longer ones.
1183008
Possibly for burnishing, but they are very dull, and wouldn't cut or carve anything more durable than wax or clay without sharpening. (Even then, I'm not sure.)
1515258
While I have not had the knives long enough to require sharpening again, they retain their sharpness very well. They are extremely sharp when they arrive. One note, the steak knives cut well but are not the same quality as the others. But all in all, they are excellent knives.