Very Pleased
Pros: Easy to use, inexpensive, good results
Cons: Must "re-angle" cutting edge, does damage blade
I've only sharpened a couple of knives with this sharpener thus far, but have been satisfied with the results. I have a block set of inexpensive knives that never have been sharp enough. This particular knife design has a wider edge at the back of the heel, which doesn't work well with this sharpener, but I am able to sharpen all but the last inch or so near the heel. With knives that don't have this sort of "flare" at the heel, the full knife can be sharpened with ease. Because this device uses a standardized angle to help make the sharpening more "foolproof", you must make the edge fit the angle of the sharpener. The first sharpening on each knife will take longer than subsequent...
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