Is this set at 30 degrees, or can it be changed? I need to sharpen ripping chains at 10 degrees.
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Thy com standard with 30 dgree inserts but you can order them with 35's, I don't think Tmberline offrs any other. Sur you want 10 degree, thats not very agressive??
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It comes with 30 degree inserts. I think you can get 35's, not sure about any others.
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American and European are the same thing-20 degrees. They are both sharpened in the same slot. Asian has its own slot and the third is for finishing both types of blades
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Japanese knives are ground at a 15 degree angle, European at 22 degrees. Sharpeners for one are NOT compatible with the other style knife, unless you want your knife ground at the wrong angle
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I'll answer your second question first. Yes. I use it maybe every 2nd or 3rd time I use the knife. Just a few light strokes is all it takes and there is hardly any steel removed. As for your first question its not so easy. I looked into some Global Knives and it looks like they are sharpened to a 12.5 degree bevel. This sharpener is set to a 15 degree angle. Your first time using it, you will have to use lots and lots of strokes on the 1 slot to essentially grind away your 12.5 degree edge and create a 15 degree one. Its what I did going from a 22.5 degree angle on my knives to the 15 created by this. It won't "hurt" your knife so much as change it. Although I suspect you would be hard pressed to notice a 2.5 degree change in the cutting angle.
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I believe that they are 15 degrees, but I am not 100 percent sure. These are great knives and so far have met every challenge I have put them to. They are very sharp and hold an edge great,cutting with almost no effort. They are definitely worth the money.
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As sharp as these knives are I would have to say (Guess) 16 degrees. They are as sharp or sharper than the 7 asian knives I use.
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I do not have that problem. I sharpen maybe 7-8 knives in about 15-20 mins. The motor does not get hot. If you do not have it on for more than 15-20 minutes, it should not be getting so hot. If you are sharpening 50-100 knives over a 2 hr. period, then ya, it could get a little hot. If it is just a few knives, I would say your unit is defective and I would return it. There may be a dangerous wiring problem in the unit. Be careful.
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MAC sells a sharpening tool for use on their knives and the website says 15 degrees.
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I'm not familiar with milling, ( keep in mind, this sharpener is only for chain saws ) but the angle set goes from 0 - 35 degrees, in 5 degree increments. It has a block so each cutting tooth is the same size. I would call Buffalo Tool customer service, or email them to find out.
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variable.. advise you set your own angle. the hardening of the edge is good enough to manage a 20 edge in most chopping work.
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I find that the cutter goes from 90 degrees down to 10 degrees, and that if you tilt the whole unit another 10 degrees or more, then you can get 90 or more degrees tilt. The unit is heavy, but tolerable... johns91@astound.net
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I have neither, but I have been pleased with it's sharpening capabilities on Wustof and Anolon knives. Since your Shun knives are probably 15° and your Henckels are 20°, having both 15° and 20° sharpening capabilities would be a benefit. Right after I used the sharpener for the first time I needed a new box of band-aids ;-D. Really sharp. We have glass dinnerware, so the steak knives need frequent sharpening and it does a great job there, too.
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I am sorry I can not help you . I do not know the answer I am using the blade the slicer came with as I am afraid to change the blade.... It is very sharp.... good luck
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I have a KaBar and like the other guy said slow and easy,also your angle is 40 degree inclusive which is 20 degree on the sharpener
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30 degrees if i'm not mistaking, it's not variable. it has preset lock-ins.
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I don't have that problem. all I can say is, it's a machine therefore you can expect some heat especially if you sharpen a lot of knives or do it for a long period of time. if it is a problem (too hot) then stop what you're doing then resume later.
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$126 gets you the sharpener and one cutter. In this case, the 5/32 cutter. Timberline sells individual replacement cutters for $20. They estimate 40 sharpenings per cutter. http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/shop/additional-carbide-cutterNote that they also sell for a mere $12 a pair of angle guides. So rather than being locked to 30 degrees, you can also handle 25 degrees and 35 degrees! Nice.If only they would also support "tilt" other than just zero degrees. 10 degree tilt is very popular!Would be nice if Amazon sold these parts as well.