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janezapchef said:Yep, nicks mean it's time to sharpen. I had the same problem with the honer. I think I'm going to send it back. It has destroyed every knife I've put through it.
janezapchef said:Yep, nicks mean it's time to sharpen. I had the same problem with the honer. I think I'm going to send it back. It has destroyed every knife I've put through it.
DebinIA said:Don't put too much pressure on the knife as you hone it. It should make a faint 'ringing' sound as you run it through the honer and you really shouldn't use any more pressure than what the weigh of the blade exerts.
Light touch people, use a light touch!
SassyCook said:I just got the PC honer today so i have not use that honer. But i have used other honers and they work fine (the kind that a like ours with the 2 ceramic bars.) Also someone said the the PC honer is only for PC knives. How is that, it's 2 ceramic bars just like any other honer. I grew up around knives had* (fix it from have) an Uncle that sharpened and fix them.
"Resistance during use indicates knife edge is dull and needs care. Hone routinely to keep the cutting edge in proper alignment for optimal performance. When honing alone is no longer sufficient, professionally sharpen no more than once every one to two years to maintain sharpness." Thats right from the use and care.
SassyCook said:The honer should not take out nicks. I would send them back. If you haven't had them a year. Professionally sharpen no more than once every one to two years to maintain sharpness.
That's True.DebbieJ said:Because the bars are set at the exact angle of the blade. Not all knife manufacturers use the same angle.
"Nicks" in forged cutlery knives refer to small indentations or cuts in the blade of the knife. They can vary in size and depth and can affect the sharpness and overall usability of the knife.
Nicks in forged cutlery knives can occur for a variety of reasons, such as accidentally hitting a hard surface while cutting, improper storage, or using the knife on a surface that is too hard or rough.
Yes, nicks in forged cutlery knives are fairly common, especially with regular use. They are a natural and expected occurrence in any knife, but can be minimized with proper care and maintenance.
It is possible to fix small nicks in forged cutlery knives by using a honing steel or sharpening stone to smooth out the blade. However, deep or large nicks may require professional sharpening or even blade replacement.
To prevent nicks in your forged cutlery knives, it is important to use them on appropriate cutting surfaces, such as a wooden or plastic cutting board. Avoid using them on hard surfaces like ceramic or glass. Proper storage, regular honing, and avoiding excessive force while cutting can also help prevent nicks.