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slightly smaller than you experienced in Stage 1. Pull slower if needed to develop a
detectable burr before moving to Stage 3. You will notice that the edge developed in
Stage 2 is sharper than the edge formed in Stage 1.
Do not move to Stage 3 (manual) until you are confident that you detect a burr after
Stage 2.
Once a burr is detected, you can make a pair of faster pulls in Stage 2 to remove the burr
and minimize the time you will need to hone and polish the edge in Stage 3.
STAGE 3
Since Stage 3 is a manual honing stage you can turn off the power switch. If the knife is
fully sharpened in Stage 2 only 5-10 back and forth strokes will be needed in the single
slot of Stage 3 (the far right slot, see Figure 6) to hone a small third bevel along the edge
which will be exceedingly sharp and effective. It should cut paper smoothly allowing you
to make straight or curved cuts easily.
For optimum results in Stage 3 center the blade within the slot width and keep the length
of the blade aligned with the center line of the slot as you move the blade back and forth
in the slot without lifting. Apply only a light downward pressure, about 3-4 pounds, on
the blade as you sharpen in Stage 3. For optimum results make smooth consistent strokes
while maintaining the light downward pressure. The finished edge will be very sharp and
burr free.
RESHARPENING THE KNIFE EDGE
To resharpen follow the procedure for Stage 3 described above, making 10-20 complete
back and forth stroke pairs while maintaining recommended downward pressure. Listen to
confirm the sharpening disks are turning. Then test the edge for sharpness. If
necessary resharpen again but first use Stage 2 followed by two to three (2-3) back and
forth pairs of strokes in Stage 3. Generally you should be able to resharpen several times
using only Stage 3 before having to resharpen in Stage 1.
Figure 5. Inserting the knife in right slot of Stage 2.
Alternate individual pulls in left and right slots.
Figure 6. Knife in Stage 3. Use back and forth
sharpening strokes with modest downward pressure.
See text.
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