Instructions for use
Straight-edge Blades
(Use Stage 1 and then Stage 2)
Generally 25 back-and-forth strokes in Stage 1 are sufficient to develop a sharp edge. Hold the face of the blade firmly against the contoured rollers. One or both rollers will turn as the knife is pulled or pushed back and forth through the slots indicat- ing proper sharpening and good angle control. Maintain contact with the abrasive but put no additional downward pressure on the knife while sharpening.
If the knife is very dull it may take more back-and-forth strokes, per- haps up to 50 or so through Stage 1 to develop a sharp edge. Do not proceed to Stage 2 until the edge is very sharp. It should, for example, be sharp enough to cut easily through the skin of a tomato.
Now, make 10 back-and-forth strokes in Stage 2 to hone the edge to shaving sharpness. Apply no downward pressure on the blade. Too much pressure can reduce the ultimate edge sharpness. Test sharpness by cutting a tomato, or by cutting paper*.
Serrated Knives
Serrated blades should be sharpened in Stage 2. Generally, 25 back- and-forth strokes in Stage 2 will be sufficient. Keep the blade in contact with the roller guides but apply no added downward pressure on the blade. Check sharpness by cutting a tomato, vegetable or fruit. Note the improved smoothness of the cut after the blade has been sharpened. (The paper cutting test is inappropriate for a serrated knife.)
If the blade needs further sharpening, continue back-and-forth strokes in Stage 2 until the desired sharpness achieved. Sharpening in Stage 1 can remove excess metal and shorten the life of the serrated blade, consequently use that stage only if the teeth are extremely dull or bent.
*To test periodically for sharpness, hold a sheet of paper by its edge and carefully slice through it, making sure you cut a short but safe distance from your fingers. A sharp blade will cut smoothly without tearing the paper.
Resharpening
Knives can be resharpened using the procedures described above. However, resharpening will be much faster and, in general, require only about 25 full back-and-forth strokes. You will be able to resharpen your serrated knives many times before the serrations become notice- ably worn. Although the diamond abrasives used in the Chef’sChoice® Diamond Hone® Manual 460 are very fine, in time, serrations will be reduced in size. However, a serrated knife that may have become useless because it was too dull will be revitalized by the Chef’sChoice® Diamond Hone® Manual sharpener
Suggestions
•If left-handed, turn the sharpener around, hold the handle with your right hand and the knife with your left, and follow sharpening and honing instructions above.
•With thick straight edge blades, it is sometimes useful after following the instructions for Stage 2, to turn the sharpener around, holding the handle with the other hand, and carefully repeat the sharpening process in Stage 2 with a few back-and-forth strokes from
the other side. Be sure to maintain blade contact with the rollers.
•Straight edge knives that are extremely dull may require many strokes in Stage 1. Stop periodically and check the blade for sharpness by carefully cutting paper.
Then hone the knife in Stage 2.
Electric Knives
It is possible to sharpen the serrated blades of electric knives that have become dull. First disassemble the two blades used in most electric knives and sharpen individually as described above.
Maintenance
•The exterior can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth.
•No oils, water or other lubricat- ing liquids are necessary with this sharpener.
•Not for scissors.
EdgeCraft also offers a wide range of popularly priced electric Chef’sChoice® Professional Sharpeners for those who have many knives or a wide variety of knives, and for those who wish to sharpen faster and with less effort to obtain the ultimate in edge sharpness and durability.
A selection of Chef’sChoice®
Professional Sharpeners is available to safely sharpen either straight edge or serrated blades. The presharpening, sharpening and honing angles of all Chef’sChoice® manual and electric knife sharpeners are completely compatible.
Limited Warranty:
Used with normal care, this EdgeCraft product, designed for hand use only, is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”). We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid, with dated proof of purchase, within the Warranty Period. This Limited Warranty does not cover replacement or abrasive pads necessitated by use of the product or product damage resulting from misuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies only to normal household use of this sharpener and is void for industrial or commercial use.
MADE IN THE USA!
by the makers of the acclaimed Chef’sChoice® Diamond Hone® Knife Sharpeners, sold worldwide.
EdgeCraft Corporation
825 Southwood Road Avondale, PA 19311 USA (800)342-3255 (610)268-0500 www.chefschoice.com
Chef’sChoice® EdgeCrafter®, EdgeCraft® and Diamond Hone® are trademarks of the EdgeCraft Corporation. U.S. Patents 5390431, 5582535, D368217, D357395, other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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