User Guide
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HONING YOUR KNIVES
Turn power switch to the “o” position for honing.
Start on the upper Honing Guide and perform 10 alternating strokes, for a total of 5
per side, using the upper and lower Honing Guides.
Proper Position for Honing on the Ceramic Rod
A. Place knife at on the Amber Honing Guide to establish honing angle.
B. Maintain honing angle and use light pressure to slide the entire length of the
knife smoothly and steadily across the ceramic rod.
Sharp or Not Sharp?
After following the Sharpening and Honing Instructions above make a test cut with
your knife – is it sharp? Does it perform the way you want? If yes: Go forth and enjoy
your sharp knife with pride and caution. If no: Return to the sharpening and honing
steps and reduce your stroke count to 6 strokes (3 per side). Continue this process
until your knife is sharp.
Dull or Damaged?
To safely tell how dull or damaged your knife is, check to see if the edge reects light.
Dull spots reect light. A sharp edge will appear invisible to the eye and not reect
any light. Use this method as a safer way to check for sharpness than a "thumb swipe"
which can lead to unintended cuts.