This sharpener showed up when I was looking for a sharpener for lawn mower blades. Has anyone used this to sharpen blades still attached to mower?
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This sharpener is made for sharpening smaller tools, but Smith's has a product for sharpening mower blades. It is sold by Amazon, as well. You can find it at the following link: Smith's 50119 Mower Blade Sharpener
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in my opinion, this product is not strong enough for so large blades in a lawn mower
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Yes, the sharpener, sharpens the blades well. It isn't used, too often, as the blades stay sharp, for a long time. I would assume, if you are a chef or really cook a lot-----you would sharpen the blades, more frequent. My daughter in law, cooks a lot, and does not use the sharpener, a lot. She has the same set, and loves it, too !
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A bit disappointing that - mine came with a razor edge and has held it very well. There are lots of good sharpeners out there, and it's really whatever works for you. I have a old stone, which I use under a tap to keep it wet and stop clogging. Friends of mine swear by their Lansky kits, which I never got the hang of using.
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I have sharpened small paring knives with it. It only leaves a small amount, maybe 1/2 inch or less, unsharpened. It is not really noticeable. This sharpener is a very nice one compared to many others I looked at.
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Just sharpened my No.2 with it and it comes out perfect. I bought it for home, bc I have two in elementary and I didn't want to fool around. I'm very pleased. Kids use it just fine. Works fast too. Seems you always get what you pay for. Good Luck
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If he already uses a file and removes the blade to sharpen it, this may not be as good an application as he will want.If he is a prrfectionist, he already is sharpening his mower blade.This will make it easier, and works great.Yes, get it for him.It is a great tool and works great.
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Not for a long while if you use it as it is intended. The sharpener itself is for quick touch ups in the field. If you're at home then you should use an actual sharpening stone.
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I use an accu-sharp knife and tool sharpener. It does a fantastic job on this particular blade. When you see one; the way it is used is pretty self-explanatory.
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Say, just a suggestion. (I haven't purchased this, but was reading through the questions while considering.) Try looking on YouTube or searching on web. There's usually plenty of "How To" pages. (Of course, check before you purchase, as the instructions you prefer may not include the sharpener you're looking at.) I found this with a quick "How do you use a carbide sharpening tool to sharpen gardening tools?" It doesn't include this specific product, but it has some guidance. http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawn-and-garden-tools/
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There are no replacement blades that I can find; even for the more expensive cutters. I did check with the blade sharpener guy at ACE hardware. To resharpen your blade would run $20. It probably makes sense to just replace the whole unit for $26 from Amazon. If you replace the whole unit you might want to consider upgrading. If you know someone who sharpens their own lawn mower or paint scraper blades, they may be able to resharpen your blade.
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Yep - just pop off the angle guide, rotate the belt system forward and you have yourself a handy-dandy tool sharpener. I always check the balance of the blade after grinding to make sure one side isn't heavier than the other. I simply balance the blade from the center and if one side falls, I remove a little more material from that side. It's a rough gauge, but accurate enough for a mower blade.
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Already answered. I was on the road in our motorhome. When I got home and used one of my knives I realized that I have to bring all the knives from the motorhome in and sharpen them even though I have a handheld Wusthof sharpener there. I love this sharpener!!
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Have sharpened mine quite a few times, the colors are still intact, however, I use a small kitchen IQ sharpener which I also bought from amazon.The knives came with the steal at the edge visible so I assume this was done to facilitate sharpening.
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Yes and I purchased two. They are as good as any other sharpener on the market. They work for a short period of time, then the sharpening stone in the handle gets smoothed out and they are just about worthless. Run Forrest Run.
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No need to remove lawn mower blade; however, I have found the tool not very good for mower blades. For smaller tools, ie, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, scissors, it is excellent. The tool is not 'beefy' enough for mower blades.
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yes but......i have owned 2 of these sharpeners over the last few years and have found the quality has gone down hill.....i would not recommend it anymore........the first one i bought was great for a couple of years but when i replaced it the quality had gone down hill... the main problem was the abrasive material on the tines all fell off after the first use.
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cutco offers free sharpening service with their knives, I have this sharpener and would recommend it but would not use it on cutco knives.... it may void their warranty.