Does this come pre-sharpened? The description says it does, but some of the reviews say it does not. Thank you for any clarification.
613502
I just walked out and took a look at mine and it shows that it came pre-shapened,it is has come in very handy and useful glad I got it.
613503
I don't know exactly what you mean by "sharpened," but I've had no trouble digging into the adobe clay in my backyard.
613504
The shovel is sharp enough to cut through 8- 10 foot monster weeds-- not razor sharp but thin at the end
613505
It is a shovel and has the standard edge. I would not call it sharp, just has a tappered end. A good well fitted shovel.
613506
YES, this is absolutely the BEST tool for transplanting young trees. I am a tree farmer and have tried many tools, this is it!
1182747
Mihara, I bought this the middle of Feb 2015 and I am still using it every day and haven't sharpened it yet. No, it is not as good as the first day but it is cutting just fine so far. I like it. Hope this helps.
1066819
Hey Dan. I haven't had to worry about sharpening the knife yet. I bought it a month ago and use it almost daily. The edge is still just as sharp as when I pulled it out of the package. I've seen other reviewers state that eventually it will need to be sharpened but I haven't reached that point yet.
260914
I haven't sharpened it yet but as they said below, they don't interfere with the blade. As an aside, I loooove this knife.
1690462
I'm not sure, I'm assuming it isn't since I have not seen that term used before. For the money it has been a very good knife, 5 deer down, sharpen it before I start and once again before I steak out. I'm Not sure it needs to be sharpened during processing but I always sharpen again before I make any finished cuts, works for me and very well.
1988562
The blade did not look sharpened (as it was painted over) but it did come sharpened and works well. I am happy with it.
643914
Hi Kullen,I have not actually needed a sharpener yet; however, I find the best sharpener for maintain this type of blade is a diamond or ceramic sharpening rod. Hope this helps. Thanks :-)
1829498
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
1257809
I personally have never had them sharpened. You may want to send email to company to ask.
1190030
When i got mine it was really sharp. but after a few months of use i sharpened it with a sharpener i had around the house. you may need a better sharpener.
58564
It comes very sharp and i havent needed to sharpen it even after constant us for a few months.I would say that yes at some point when you sharpen it,it will take a small layer of the coating of near the blade.
2011379
Yes, of course it can be sharpened. Get to it! You'll be done in less than an hour! Cheers!
734391
no it does'nt come with a sharpener. years ago it really did come with a sharpener.
977156
No, it did not come with a sheath. It was already sharp enough but I put a finer edge on it and have not tried it out yet until I make a sheath for it. I already know what High Carbon Steel will do as a utility blade, so I am confident it will perform the task.
1034842
If by scratch, do you mean does it remove knife material on the cutting edge, yes. It uses diamond wheels. So, when I have sharpened mine using the sharpener, it does remove material along the cutting edge and may appear to "scratch" it along that edge. If you get the bolster in too deep, and drag it through the cutting wheels, specifically, number 1 and 2, it will scratch or remove material.Having said that, it is a FANTASTIC sharpener and I would not use anything else on my Wusthofs.
1013759
I have not had to sharpen the blades as of yet, (I have used 2 summers). However, if I had to I would take to my lawnmower person for sharpening or new blades. :)
1612685
No sharpener is included, but I have had mine for over two years and have never sharpened it and it still works good, cuts well