amazon basics 400 Whetstone Knife Sharpening Wet Stone Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- amazon basics
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amazon basics 400 Whetstone Knife Sharpening Wet Stone
Important Safeguards
- Read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use. If this product is passed third party, then these instructions must be included.
- When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of injury including the following:
Risk of cuts!
- Knives are very sharp. Keep knifes stored away from children.
- Always use the knife angle guide (C) for safe handling.
- Place the stone (Al more than a foot (30 cm) away from body when sharpening.
- To avoid injury, do not run the blade against the stone too quickly.
- The stone (A) may brake. Do not drop. Prepare a water bowl.
Use
- Use the lower grit for turning a dull or worn out knife back into shape. Use the higher grit to keep a sharp knife in shape.
- Soak the desired stone (A) in a bowl of water for at least 10 minutes. Then place onto the rubber base (Bl and the non-slip bamboo base (D).
- Clip the knife angle guide (C) onto your knife.
- Poise the clean knife on the stone (A) with the angle you choose to apply.
- Slowly slide the knife using outward strokes, from the heel of the knife blade, running the knife on the stone (A) to its tip.
- Repeat step 5 around 5 times or until desired sharpness is reached. Flip knife to sharpen its other side.
- Wet the stone (A) with water every now and then.
- With the heel of the blade poised at the far end of the stone (A), adjust the holding position at the angle guide.
- Slowly, slide the knife from the heel to the tip of the blade. Repeat step 6 around 5 times until desired sharpness is reached.
- The stone fixer (E) is used to flat and clean the stone (A) after using.
Tips
- Sharpen knives weekly.
- Never use oil for soaking or wetting the stone.
- Use the entire surface of the stone to keep the surface even.
- Run the blade slowly against the stone to get better results and avoid injuries.
- High angled strokes (45′ to 90′) give durable, blunt edges. Low angled strokes (15′ – 22′) give sharp edges.
Cleaning and Maintenance
- To clean the stone, rinse with fresh water. Let the stones air dry completely.
- Never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, metal or sharp utensils to clean the stones.
- To prevent the growth of mold inside the storage case, make sure all the accessories are 100 % dry before storage. If mold develops, thoroughly clean all parts with an anti-mold solution and 100 % dry them before storage.
Disposal
Dispose of the product according to local regulations. If in doubt, consult
your V local authorities.
Specifications
- Grit (coarse/fine)
- Net weight 400/1000 and 3000/8000
- approx. 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
- Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 8.38 x 3.66 x 1.77 in (21.3 x 9.3 x 4.5 cm)
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