I: SHARPENING KNIVES USING THE KNIFE SHARPENER
THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPRACTICAL THAN A DULL BLADE. HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT USING THE REVOLUTIONARY KNIFE SHARPENER!
To sharpen your knives, Flexovit highly recommends its knife sharpener which has been specifically designed for knife blades. If you prefer to use a sharpening stone instead, please scroll down for information on how to sharpen your knife or any other general tool using the Flexovit sharpening stone.
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The Flexovit Knife Sharpener is a new, exciting innovation that makes dull knives effective again and prolongs their working life. not only is the knife sharpener a safe, effective tool, its unique design makes it fun and easy to use. Even more we guarantee your knife sharpener will last a lifetime. |
With these simple steps you can restore the sharpness of your knife blade quickly and safely:
Step 1
Place the sharpener on a flat surface and position the knife's edge against the stone, as shown in the diagram.
Step 2
Apply slight pressure, move the knife back and forth in a saw-likw movement, so that the knife's cutting edge slides on the stone. allow the sharpener to roll freely during this operation. Repeat the motion 10 to 15 times on each side of the cutting edge.
Step 3
To obtain a cutting edge similar to that of a blade, follow the above steps and then slide each side of the blade two more times, this time applying less pressure with a very gentle motion.
Special tip:
to sharpen the curved part of a knife, raise the handle so the edge of the blade is in contact with the stone.
Important notice:
For your own safety, DO NOT HOLD THE SHARPENER WHEN IN USE. Just let it roll freely on a flat surface.
II: SHARPENING STRAIGHT BLADES ON A STONE
THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPRACTICAL THAN A DULL BLADE. HERE IS HOW TO RESTORE ITS SHARPNESS USING A SHARPENING STONE!
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The Flexovit Sharpening Stone works on any type of blade, provided it is straight. Millions of blades have been sharpened that way and Flexovit is here to help sharpen yours. |
With these simple steps you can restore the sharpness of a straight blade quickly and safely.
Step 1
Place knife or blade diagonally across stone and tilt heal of blade 15 - 35 degrees to meet factory bevel angle.
Step 2
Holding wrists rigid, draw across and down from heel to tip of knife blade.
Step 3
Alternate blade sides until sharp. Do not be overly concerned about the grinding angle, but do control the consistency of the angle throughout te sharpening.
Special tips:
To sharpen your knives, Flexovit highly recommends its Knife Sharpener which has been specifically designed for sharpening knife blades. See also here above for further information on the use of this knife sharpener. To sharpen your chisels, we provide specific advice (see below).
III: SHARPENING CHISELS
THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPRACTICAL THAN DULL CHISELS. HERE IS HOW TO RESTORE SHARPNESS USING A SHARPENING STONE!
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The Flexovit Sharpening Stone works on any type of blade, provided it is straight. Millions of blades have been sharpened that way and Flexovit is here to help sharpen yours. |
With these simple steps you can restore the sharpness of chisels quickly and safely.
Step 1
First flatten the face by guiding blade across stone length using long, oval strokes until you have a uniform surface and finish.
Step 2
Establish the angle of the bevel. Holding wrists rigid move the blade forward down the length of the stone using the whole stone width, applying pressure only in the forward motion.
Step 3
Remove wire edge by lightly stroking the stone against the cutting edge of the chisel.
IV:SHARPENING CURVED BLADES
THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPRACTICAL THAN A DULL BLADE. HERE IS HOW TO RESTORE ITS SHARPNESS USING A SHARPENING STONE!
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The Flexovit Sharpening Stone works on any type of curved blade, from curved scissors to curved knives and axes. Millions of blades have been sharpened that way and Flexovit is here to help sharpen yours. |
With these simple steps you can restore the sharpness of a curved blade quickly and safely.
Step 1
Clamp tool handle in vice or hold by the handle.
Step 2
Apply stone at an angle parallel with bevel edge.
Step 3
Stroke in a small circular motions on one side of the blade and then the other.
Good luck!