Title: Better than I Expected
Product review: I was skeptical about the edge this (or any) machine could produce on my kitchen knives. However, this machine operated as advertised and I am pleased. Some reviewers mentioned that it was easy to slow or stop the grinding wheels by pressing down on the knife; however, only gentle pressure is recommended (and the motor handles that nicely). I suspect the designers deliberately designed the wheels to stop if heavy pressure is applied in order to prevent overheating the knife blade and ruining the temper. Patience is the key with this machine. Six or so passes on each of the 4 wheels gave my knives a very acceptable sharp edge. As good as I can do with a wet-stone? Well, no, but in a fraction of the time and with no oil or messy stone to deal with. As the users' guide and other reviewers have noted, be sure to wash the knife blade and the counter surface to remove the fine dust that is normal residue left after sharpening.
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