Can this be used with ceramic knives?
1379855
I would not recommend this! Most ceramic knives are zirconium dioxide, which is a very hard material. Unfortunately the product does not specify what carbide the course blade is, but the cheapest carbides fall above zirconium dioxide in hardness, so I'm guessing the coarse side would work for you. But the fine side with the ceramic inserts is almost assuredly zirconium dioxide as well, so you will be scratching both the knife and the sharpener, making the sharpener nearly useless pretty quickly on the one side. That said, as long as you stay with the course side and are careful, you could still make a ceramic knife sharper. I would not recommend this! Most ceramic knives are zirconium dioxide, which is a very hard material. Unfortunately the product does not specify what carbide the course blade is, but the cheapest carbides fall above zirconium dioxide in hardness, so I'm guessing the coarse side would work for you. But the fine side with the ceramic inserts is almost assuredly zirconium dioxide as well, so you will be scratching both the knife and the sharpener, making the sharpener nearly useless pretty quickly on the one side. That said, as long as you stay with the course side and are careful, you could... » Read More I would not recommend this! Most ceramic knives are zirconium dioxide, which is a very hard material. Unfortunately the product does not specify what carbide the course blade is, but the cheapest carbides fall above zirconium dioxide in hardness, so I'm guessing the coarse side would work for you. But the fine side with the ceramic inserts is almost assuredly zirconium dioxide as well, so you will be scratching both the knife and the sharpener, making the sharpener nearly useless pretty quickly on the one side. That said, as long as you stay with the course side and are careful, you could still make a ceramic knife sharper. « Show Less
1379856
I think so, because it worked on all my knives, I don't know if there is any other types my knives are ceramic I just checked it now to be sure. I recommend this product it is good
1379857
I would not recommend this! Most ceramic knives are zirconium dioxide, which is a very hard material. Unfortunately the product does not specify what carbide the course blade is, but the cheapest carbides fall above zirconium dioxide in hardness, so I'm guessing the coarse side would work for you. But the fine side with the ceramic inserts is almost assuredly zirconium dioxide as well, so you will be scratching both the knife and the sharpener, making the sharpener nearly useless pretty quickly on the one side. That said, as long as you stay with the course side and are careful, you could still make a ceramic knife sharper.
828837
Yes, to a razor fine edge. Use a quality knife steel like one from Chicago Cutlery, etc. A ceramic rad works too.
171183
This is perfect for ceramic knives. That is exactly why I bought mine and recommended it to several friends who bought one. There is nothing hard for you knives to bang up against and get chipped and you can put your knives in it anywhere and at any angle.
2215858
It should not matter who made the knives in question, this sharpener should be able to handle them well - unless you have "ceramic" (white or black blades) rather than steel blades. Those will probably require specialized diamond sharpeners.
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.
651078
no. only way is send the knife to a company that sharpens "CERAMIC" knives.
293926
I did not try any of my ceramic knifes on meat, because from what I know the blade can chip if it hits the bone. I prefer not to risk damaging the blade even with boneless chunks of meat. However meat itself is soft enough for ceramic knifes, so technically it can be used to cut it.
1455294
They can. Gently using, cleaning & storing in a knife block help. I really like these knives and for the price won't freak out if I break one. I have broken more expensive ceramic knives before I bought these.
1309199
no grooves, they're not needed when using a ceramic sharpener. this thing is a beauty: it can be used to sharpen serrated knives, such as bread knives, or slicers. on conventional knives, just use it as you would a conventional steel with grooves.
1214883
Haven't tried this myself, but some of my friends who have ceramic blades say the diamond version of this sharpener is more suitable.
2014378
Shouldn't see why you couldn't. It's all wood and the ceramic knives won't be damaged. We love ours and load it with all of our favorites. Wish we'd gotten it sooner.
692229
I don't see why not; but I'm not an expert. I think you just have to be careful to use the right cookware on ceramic tops, not regular electric stoves.
1953106
No, ceramic blades require a professional setup. The vibration from a regular sharpener will shatter a ceramic blade.
1295642
Yes one side is for ceramic and I also use that side for my thin blade paring knives. I have bought three of these. Of all the knife sharpeners I bought over the years, love this one the best. My son owns a bar and grill and I bought him one. They misplaced it and had to get him another. I see they have one for scissors too. Going to get that next time I place an order.
1163983
I don't know for certain. This sharpener works with the knife blade perpendicular to the ceramic discs. It would be impossible to sharpen the serrations of a serrated blade.
1330976
I do not know if this particular model will sharpen ceramic knives. There are specialty items made for such delicate items such as the ceramic knives due to their makeup. An example is the Kyocera Electric Diamond Knife Sharpener for Ceramic Knives which is sold on Amazon as well. This is just a suggestion and should be taken as such. Do your research please. It will pay off in the long run.
1214882
I haven't tried, but honestly I'd be surprised if you could. I think you'll need something a little harder to sharpen ceramics.