A sharper knife = a safer knife. Most (significant) knife related injuries happen when a knife rolls or slips due to the added pressure needed when wielding a dull knife. Learning specific angles and pressure to correctly use sharpening stones and steels along with the $200-$400 price range for quality electric grinders can make sharpening knives overwhelming. The #82 Cutco Sharpener makes this easy and safe while taking out all the guess work. This tool helps maintain razor sharp edges for your straight blades between getting your Cutco professionally sharpened every 3-5 years.
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Here is how to correctly use the Cutco Sharpener:
1. Place the Sharpener on a sturdy, flat surface. Holding the knife in one hand, firmly grip the handle of the sharpener with the other hand.
2. Place the heel of the blade in the center of the Sharpener so it’s resting in the v-shaped sharpening inserts.
3. Keep the knife perpendicular to the top of the Sharpener and slightly angle the tip of the knife down. Apply light pressure and pull the blade slowly toward you following the contour of the blade. Pull the knife all the way through the inserts to the tip of the knife. Repeat for 5 to 7 strokes.
4. Using very light pressure, repeat this action for 2 additional strokes to further refine the edge.
After sharpening:
- Carefully hand wash and dry the knife.
- Use a damp paper towel to clean any steel filings from the work surface.
Note: the Sharpener is not water tight and should not be placed in the dishwasher.