Are the blades already sharpened???
363235
From what I could tell, they were either not sharpened or not sharpened very well. I just had an employee at the rink sharpen them before I used them.
525869
I've had mine for a year and a half...still haven't needed to sharpen them. very sharp out the box.
930236
No they can't be sharpened. Even if they could be it might not be worth it to sharpen them. Might be the same amount of money to just buy new ones.
1490389
Yes, they are of high quality and have been a great product. I got my set a few years ago and haven't needed to sharpen them yet.
15029
I had mine sharpened befor the first use but was told that they really didn't need it. I guess it depends on what level skater you are. If your are a competative figure skater you'd want them sharp. If you are like me, a rank shakey amature take them like they are.
284288
I don't think you can sharpen them, we ordered new ones from the manufacturer.
49799
No, they do not come sharpened. But they are such great pencils that sharpening them for the first time use is totally worth it!
1354988
The blades are removable but should simply be replaced and not sharpened.. I cannot imagine, with reasonable care, that you would need to sharpen the blades.....
916349
These Gator blades come sharpened. They are not "razor sharp" but my experience has shown they do an excellent job of cutting.
1871196
yes over time they need sharpening, I bought a ceramic blade sharpener on here very reasonable on price! Must be for CERAMIC blades! Good luck.
2177693
Yes, you are correct. There are tiny serrations on the edge of the blade and it was necessary to further sharpen the blades using a simple trick of cutting aluminum foil, overall I am quite satisfied with the blades especially at the price I purchased.
1029159
No. Do not sharpen. You will weaken the leading edge of the blade. The blades cut just fine right out of the box with slightly dull edges.
567790
These blades are solid and I think it'll take months if not years for any dulling effect. By then, I'd buy I new one. Good luck, Tony.
1457938
Yes, they can be sharpened! I LOVE a sharp knife, and I sharpen all of my knives regularly! Kuhn rikon sharpener is great, but I recently got a new sharpener as a stocking stuffer, it's called "edge of glory", I love it too. These aren't expensive knives, but for the price, I love them. My old ones, I sharpen every other time I use them, my new ones are a joy to use! Even high dollar knives need to be sharpened every now and then! I give these as gifts!
1871195
I have two sets. The first set I bought 2 years ago and the second set last year. I have never sharpened them. I love these knives.
1497269
The blades are self sharpening with normal use. If they have gone dull it may be due to cutting paper stock that is too thick. You would need to contact the manufacturer.
916350
They come sharp not razor sharp but sharp enough to get the job done with no problems I've ordered 3 sets of these blades and I always just put them right on and they work great!! Hope this helps