I have read in other forums that if you are cutting UP (pushing the blade away from you) it causes slightly ragged edges. Is this true?
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Yes. I have found that for a clean cut the blade always has to be pushed down. It is rather annoying that the blade always has to be returned to the same position for a clean cut.
1257482
The blade gets pushed to one side. The top guide helps but not as much as a tighter tolerance one might. I like the concept but better design is needed.If you only made straight cuts it would probably be fine.
988021
I wish I could help, but I've never had a problem with the blade cracking. Perhaps, there was a flaw in the one you had.
1368039
With this you have way less scratching or biting from blade uneveness. I have another response on how to get the best setting. If you are good at using a flat surface, and getting it set properly, stick with that. If not, try this.
892564
I got mine recently as well , and yes is still stiff , I use both hands to close it . Hope will go smother later , anyway is not bothering me . Better stiff than to easy to close . I like the knife and I think that stiffness will go smoother after it will be used more , we will see. Is a great knife . Take care
1575334
Yes I've had the same thing happen. Yesterday as a matter of fact. I took a smooth edged knife and carefully lifted one side. :) hope this helps.
351710
It has not been an issue at all for me. The bottom edges--where the goods pour out--are not rounded, but neither are they what I would consider sharp. Hope this helps!
1831195
There is some type of spring mechanism that helps the blade fully open. Try looking it up on YouTube to see how it works.
1118192
We haven't noticed any issues with the blade edge. There is a rubberized channel in the "V" in addition to the two horizontal rubber pieces (you can see those in the picture) that seem to protect the knife.
554299
I did a quick touch up to mine and it seems if you follow the curves with your re sharpening it should stay its shape. Also remember they have a free sharpening service at Kershaw only paying for shipping there.
1658347
It may have to do with the uniformity of pressure, pushing harder at first perhaps. Does it do it with all kinds of foods at all of the settings? I have been happy with mine and haven't noticed an big disparity between front and back of the slice.
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No, that doesn't happen with ours. If I set the mower too low, then it doesn't cut evenly. But that can be remedied by setting the blade higher. We are quite pleased with the mower and have had it for almost a year.
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Appreciate an answer but....The question is and was, "Does the blade scallop the wood at entry?" Apparently the narrower "kerf" blades have a propensity for this problem. Especially if they are not metal.
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J, mine arrived with smooth edges all the way around the blade. The corners were rounded and blade end edge was slightly beveled and smoothed. Mine was not rough on any of the blade edges (end or outer edges).
2150341
It has happened, the remedy for me is to twist the blade in the unfinished cut. Sometime I don,t open the blade completely and it will not ratchet for me. This is a tool that does not work properly unless you coax it. I personally would not buy from the maker in the future. Great idea, poor design (my opinion)
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Does it get juice when turned on? If it does, and just not cutting, maybe the blade is not snapped in place all the way, or dull? If it is and just vibrating and just wont cut, I would send back!
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I 're used mine just cleaned it up didn't affect the blades at all. The blood trail was amazing didn't even half to bend down to see it.