Will this sharpener work effectively on Japanese Katana blades?
1612762
It's my understanding that a genuine Katana blade is sharpened anywhere between a ten and twelve degree angle on one side of the blade only. If your particular knife is the genuine article then I wouldn't recommend the Chef's Choice Pronto Seko. The knives I use are Victorinox models which are sharpened to a 15 degree angle on both sides of the blade, and my Chef's Choice Pronto gives them a wicked sharp edge. Hope this helps.
1612763
Yes ,It will ,providing that the edge on that knife uses a asian style edge of 15 degrees. The sharpener does a decent job. When you sharpen a knife put a peice of paper below the sharpener. and dont forget to wash the knife.
307055
I use it on the Shun Santoku that i have with no problems. It does not reach as far as the dots on the knife. Otherwise you have to take the knives into the store and have them shipped out to sharpen.
1779230
Don't know. I'm using it for the Swiss Victorinox knives which have an Asian edge, at least the angle. But I think they aren't sharpened on one side only like a lot of Japanese knives.
223069
I'm no expert but I use carborundum on any type of blade. I think any type of sharpening system will work on any blade but like I said I'm no expert
223323
Hey Dan, The Komachi's ship with the blade sharpen to percise, very thin measure's. Funny thing that I've experienced is if I use a different sharpener, it never works as good as the one I used originally. I'll go back to the original and I've got a shrp blade again. So I would imagin that if that was the only sharpener you use it would work, but I would use it very delicate. Another fit and very inexpensive sharpener that will work is the Rada Knives sharpener.
320839
I would advise against it. It is not designed for swords. Small to medium size folding knives and/or fixed blades, this sharpener works well.
2139998
Yes & no! It will change the degree of angle on your Shun knives but it will also sharpen them. Why not purchase an electric whetstone sharpener built specifically for the Shun knife?
234236
I am not familiar with Global knives but unless the knife has only one side to sharpen it should work very well. Yes, I have used the second slot only. Since I have had this sharpener for a short time I have found it to be avery good, and safe item. I would highly recommend it.very
203513
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
1225957
I believe they can be used on any two-sided knife, which includes most Japanese knives. Shun's site says they have two edges, so should be fine.
970069
Absolutely. Works on all brands that we have. Just follow directions for sharpening. No pressure required.
679724
This sharpener will work on any blade with a 25degree edge, you may find that the longer the blade, the more difficult or more 'sectional' sharpening will be required. Sectional sharpening or area/zone sharpening would require you to be diligent in making sure you remove/sharpen the edge evenly. This works well on larger knives, but machete's/swords might be a chore. In a pinch, this unit is something every bug-out-bag should have.
1563673
Absolutely. I have 5 Global knives and this sharpener has returned them to their new razor-like sharpness.
240276
Hi, I bought the sharpener and have used it on both Global and Wustholf knives to great success, best if you finish with the Wusthof steel afterwards.
1331986
Yes, I use it on my Ginsu Japanese steel knives and they are sharper than ever. I love this Smith's sharpener! Best thing I've bought in a long time.
2008955
That'll work just fine. It doesn't hold an edge very well, so constant sharpening will be needed. Any one of those handheld sharpeners with that sharpening V will be quickest and easiest way to go.
299937
I don't see why this sharpener wouldn't work for other knives also. It simply consists of 3 ceramic grinding wheels of different grit. Global is a company which produces knives.