I got up this morning and sharpened the Henckels for turkey day prep with a Sharpmaker. I only used the brown (coarse) stones and cleaned them with bon ami (similar to comet clenser) before starting. I used the 40 degree setting since theses knives had thin-angle back bevels from previous sharpenings. I alternated from side to side just like in the Sharpmaker video for about 10 to 20 strokes. Then I ran the edge through a folded up paper towel. Then I took a few more gentle swipes adding about 5 degrees.
The knives were sharp when I finished. They grabbed thumbnail at shallow angles and shaved at least a little.
I'd like to hear what others will do for their holiday sharpening.
...Happy Holidays!
The knives were sharp when I finished. They grabbed thumbnail at shallow angles and shaved at least a little.
I'd like to hear what others will do for their holiday sharpening.
...Happy Holidays!