To sharpen scissors you pull the blades through the bottom slot, again from the heel to tip a couple of times and the ceramic 1000 grit abrasive hones and creates a new edge. For knife sharpening you use the three top slots, each of which features a different grade of abrasive.

The hand sharpening slot features cross ceramic hones for final honing, sharpening serrated blades or a quick dresser. Diamond Edge Knife Sharpeners are constructed of premium materials sourced from across the world to provide the best and safest sharpening for any type of knife. EDGE GRIP – The patented “V” edge grip allows you to place the sharpener on the edge of a table or countertop to prevent the tip of larger knives from dragging over counters.

Use a light grip to hold the knife, This will allow the strike plate magnets to hold the knife side against the strike plate at the correct angle.

The initial sharpening of a dull knife will take a little time, but after that, it’s quick and easy. The dish profiled leather strop ensures that any wire/burr created by the sharpening process is removed with the only material that offers a compliant yet durable surface – leather. The Diamond Edge knife sharpener was developed to keep both household and professional knives in top condition. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The coarse 360 grit diamond is used to remove nicks and to establish a basic edge, the medium 600 grit diamond removes burr and adds a razor sharp edge and the fine 1000 grit ceramic hones and creates a mirror finish.

The tips of the serration is where blunting usually occurs – being the first part of the blade that comes in contact with what’s being cut first. We quickly learnt how many existing sharpeners on the market actually damaged the knives they purport to be sharpening. At Restaurantware, we’re committed to leading the way for environmentally conscious businesses within the food and beverage industry. A premium/ inexpensive set is an investment, so prolong the life of your knives by sharpening them regularly, in only a matter of minutes.

To safely handle our diamond knife sharpener for coarse sharpening or fine honing, place the sharpener on a stable surface, then place the knife on the sharpening slot using slight downward pressure, and run the blade from its heel to its point through the slot and repeat 3-5 times. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.