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contacts both ceramic wheels equally. It should be straight up and down in the
center of the sharpening slot at all times. Hold your knife securely but comfortably
in your hand and use light downward pressure to contact the wheels.
• Due to some handle designs, you may not be able to sharpen the entire length of
the blade using the ceramic sharpening wheels. In these limited cases, KitchenIQ
recommends using the 2 manual sharpening slots to sharpen these small areas of
your blade.
Asian and European/American Style double-beveled
(sharpened on both sides) straight edge knives
40°
35°
32°
20°
40°
European / American style
Double beveled Asian Style
17.5°
16°
knives average between 17°
20°
Knives average between 12°
to 20° on each side.
to 16° on each side.
Asian Straight Edge Style Knives
Sharpening or Light Honing of Double–Beveled Asian Style Knives
Step 1. Turn the power on and insert blade into the electric sharpening slot.
Step 1
Step 2. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels. When
your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself pull through slot from
heel to tip (Never back and forth) using moderate downward pressure. Use
a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed
of 1 second per 2 inches. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle
Step 2
near the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip. Repeat a minimum of
10 times.
NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls
through the slot when sharpening the edge.
Step 3. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a
fruit or vegetable. If additional sharpening is needed repeat process until sharp but make sure
to clean your knife before continuing. If not turn off power to the machine.
Sharpening Extremely Dull or Damaged
Double–Beveled Asian Style Knives
Step 1. Turn the power on and insert blade into the electric sharpening slot.
Step 1
Step 2. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels. When
your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself pull through slot from
heel to tip (Never back and forth) using moderate downward pressure. Use
a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed
of 1 second per 2 inches. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle