I was just thinking about buying new knives because I don't want to bother sharpening them. Is this in any way difficult or complicated?
1767523
The accusharp is easy to use. Three or four swipes per blade before you use it is more than enough. And it's like having a new knife. I ordered an expensive new knife before I got the sharpener, and was sorry afterward. My old set of knives were perfectly adequate, just not sharp. Nothing like a sharp knife. You'll be amazed.
1767524
Not at all complicated. There are several reviews/how to videos on YouTube about it. I believe it also came with instructions on the package as well. Very easy to use, very simple and very good product. As always when sharpening any knife or tool, think safety.
1767525
I followed the directions. depending on the knife a few swipes seem to do the trick. in answer no it is not too hard. hope this helps. I am not in the least bit mechanically inclined.
1767526
You should steal your knife first. Most of the time this will bring back the knife edge. The AccuSharp instructions are well written and the sharpener is very easy to use.
1065558
Not for me. It doesn't recall work the same way in terms of motions and technique. But it is mostly a bit too time consuming to set up that you end up sharpening by hand or rods, so in that respect yes. :-)
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.
255548
It is great at holding an edge and it all depends on what you use to sharpen your knives I don't find it hard to sharpen on my wicked edge and its pretty easy so if your using some sort of dimond stones it shouldn't be that difficult
1605061
Ity's been solid for me...you can't use a knife sharpener on it. I took it to a shop to have the edge put on it.
2090537
I don't think you would want to sharpen them. I have purchased a dozen of them and never sharpened any of them. I actually like it better when that point is gone.
1984113
I don't think you can sharpen these knives manually or else it will void the warranty.
816489
Knife sharpening and angles is something I've not quite got the hang of but research showed 15. I'll go with that but don't take it to the bank.
196500
You need to be careful cleaning them because they are so sharp you will cut your self if you aren't careful. The knives clean up just fine. No issues.
465566
I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's certainly superior to any of the house knives that I've used in the past. I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's... » Read More I would have to agree with the other answers here. All knives will require sharpening at some point, also using a steel between sharpening will help maintain a better cutting edge. Many do this on a daily basis if not more often. In my opinion it's a good knife in its price range and holds an edge as well if not better than some of the better quality commercial knives that I've used. I would recommend it over the high dollar knives that are liable to disappear from the work place. It's well balanced but slightly handle heavy which I personally prefer along with a really sharp edge. It's certainly superior to any of the house knives that I've used in the past. « Show Less
1997841
I have used it frequently for about a year and a half, and it has not needed to be sharpened, unlike my expensive knives. My local Sur la Table store sharpens while you wait for $5 per blade.
1422481
I wouldn't waste my time on trying to sharpen it. Buy a new one. You won't believe the difference in using a new one compared to the old one.
887909
I haven't had to sharpen them yet and they get used daily.Im not sure how you would sharpen them I know diamond wont touch them overall damn nice for the money
2234374
I feel the same way I am going to just buy a knife sharper here on amazon. It is suggested to keep a knife sharp run it a few times on a knife sharpener after every use.
2162929
I am a beginner. and bought these knives for a gift, sorry I can't be of any real help to you.
299939
I have found the knife sharpener helpful and easy to use. However, it is not going to turn dull knives into sharp knives. If they are really dull you should get them sharpened first and use to maintain blade. I think that Global knives are very expensive knives. Hope this helped.
1374282
Of course, they are just steel knives with a colorful coating. Anywhere that the sharpening stones contact the blade the coating will be removed, so one should be careful to sharpen properly.