Can you sharpen Japanese knives on it?
12292
No the angle is wrong for Japanese knives. He should look for sharpeners that specify for Japanese knives.Good Luck!
1635180
you have to sharpen them, as with all knives. if you buy really expensive Japanese knives, you do not have to sharpen them as often as harder steel holds an edge for much longer than softer western steel.
2044017
Yes, you can sharpen them with a commercial sharpener or hone the edges. I have read online that people have sent them in for sharpening and the CostCo website says that "all non-serrated knives are hand-sharpened on a whetstone, and finished on a Japanese leather wheel for the best quality cutting edge" so that would probably work too. Good luck!
1745104
Yes, I use the AccuSharp Knife Sharpener, http://amzn.com/B00004VWKQ , which works very well then I hone it with a ceramic rod, http://amzn.com/B001GW9FW0
1087286
Probably Japanese sharpening stones are best, but they cost almost as much as this knife. Mac Knife company(Japan) recommends the Fiskars sharpening roller which I also love. I think it is also called a "kitchen devil". They are only $12.00 and they are super quick. I know two chefs that use them on their very expensive Japanese knives. It's on the net. Jeff
333684
I don't think I would use it, I have only used it on straight knives, I use a diamond hone instead, or for that expensive of a knife it might pay to have it sharpened
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.
569184
No, not unless you have a special sharpener that is made for that type of bade.
554639
I read that any Japanese style knife has to be sharpened by either diamond or ceramic because the steel is brittle (vs carbon steel in German etc knives) and the steel steels "shatter" the edge instead of honing it. I don't know if this is true but I would get the ceramic anyway because it hones and sharpens at the same time.
429237
I use this on all my Japanese knives, both personal and kitchen: Chef's Choice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Electric Knife Sharpener
1852824
Theoretically, you could sharpen just about any blade. The better question is, would it be practical? The answer to that question is a resounding, no. It's not high grade steel at all, and if you go swinging the thing around too much, the handle will break right off. It's a costume prop, no more, no less
1977762
see if you can download the user manual, as it shows you EVERYTHING you can sharpen. To answer your question though, yes.
115478
As per the owner's manual, "Edgeware does not suggest using the MANUAL carbide slot on Asian style blades unless the Asian blades have an angle of more than 35 degrees combined. Asian style knives can become damaged if too much pressure is applied to them when run through carbides. If your Asian style knife is larger than 35 degrees combined, use care and caution when running the blade through the carbide slot. Use light pressure only, and repeat only as necessary." The manual does indicate that Asian style straight edge knives can be sharpened via the electric ceramic wheel.
1980694
Personally I would by a different sharpener. I am NOT pleased with the unit that I bought. it does not do an adequate job of sharpening any knife.
1134487
I use the global three stage sharpener only for shun and global knives since they have the japan special very thin blade edge which is different from most european and american blades...have not found it necessary to use a steel or other type of rod...remember on the made in Japan knives to not store them where the blades can touch each other since they will chip due to thinness..hope this helps
1663306
No, it will put the wrong angle on the knife. Also, Shun offers free sharpening for their knives, you just need to pay S&H.; Honestly, I would just do that. http://shun.kaiusaltd.com/warranty
1994571
Check with your local hardware store about sharpening. My local Ace store said it can sharpen the chain for $7.