Chef sChoice G436 Knife Sharpener for 20-Degree Knives User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Chef sChoice
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Chef sChoice G436 Knife Sharpener for 20-Degree Knives
Congratulations: By selecting the innovative Chef’sChoice® Manual Diamond
Hone sharpener, you will have the pleasure of knives that are sharper and stay
sharp longer than those you may have sharpened using conventional manual
sharpeners.
The Chef’sChoice Diamond Hone Model G436 is a unique three stage diamond
sharpener that is ideal for creating a razor sharp edge on 15° Asian double-
faceted blades and all popular European or American style 20° knives. It can
also be used for sporting, pocket and serrated blades. This novel three stage
design, using diamond and ultrafine ceramic abrasives, features a two step
sharpening and honing process for placing a razor-sharp longer lasting edge on
your knives. If your knife is a 15° Asian blade it is sharpened first in Stage
1 and then the edge is micro-honed and polished to razor quality in Stage 3.
To sharpen a 20° Euro/American style blade, it is sharpened first in Stage 2
and then honed and micropolished in Stage 3. The sharpener can be used either
right handed or left handed.
Both sides of the knife edge are simultaneously shaped and sharpened. This construction ensures that the edges are well formed and very sharp every time. The abrasives for the first two stages consist of selected 100% diamond crystals embedded on unique interdigitating steel support plates. The honing stage 3 utilizes a fine ceramic abrasive. The Model G436 consistently outperforms conventional sharpeners that use less efficient abrasives and lack any control of the sharpening angle.
Straight-edge knives sharpened on the Model G436 will be “shaving sharp” with a mild “bite” that helps them cut effortlessly through tomatoes, other vegetables and fruits. It makes cutting and slicing a pleasure and removes the drudgery of working with dull knives. This sharpener creates a double-beveled longer-lasting arch-shaped edge which is stronger than conventional “V-shaped” or hollow ground edges. This unique arch structure ensures a sharper edge that will stay sharp longer.
Serrated knives sharpen quickly in Model G436 using only the second stage. The special diamonds in that stage creates razor sharp “micro-blades” along the dominant teeth enhancing the cutting action and reducing the sawing and tearing action otherwise typical of serrated blades. Even new “factory-fresh” serrated knives frequently have poorly formed, dull saw-teeth that can benefit from sharpening in Stage 2 of the Model G436. The Model G436 restores dull teeth to better-than-new condition. The cutting effectiveness of the serrations depends almost entirely on the sharpness of the points (edges) of the teeth. It is not necessary to sharpen the sides and bottoms of the scallops between the teeth, since in general, they are not doing the cutting.
TO SHARPEN ASIAN SANTOKU OR OTHER 15° DOUBLE-FACETED EDGE BLADES
Sharpening (Use Stage 1)
Place the sharpener on a secure level surface. Clean the knife well before sharpening. Hold the sharpener handle with left hand (if right handed) keeping index finger and thumb behind the partitioning wall of sharpening section. Position knife blade with other hand in the First Stage slot (marked 1.) Center the blade (left and right) in the slot so that the face of the blade does not touch either side wall of the slot. Slide the blade repeatedly forward and back toward you along its full length in Stage 1. Apply only modest downward pressure as it is sharpened. (Avoid excessive downward pressure on blade that might excessively wear the sharpening elements.) Unless the blade is very dull or never sharpened before at 15°, twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) back and forth full strokes will likely suffice. Otherwise continue sharpening (back and forth strokes) until the knife is sharp enough to cut paper well or slice easily thru a tomato. If the knife is very dull or the factory edge is larger than 15°, one hundred or more full strokes may be needed the first time to fully reset the angle and sharpen in Stage 1. This completes the sharpening step in Stage 1. Proceed to the next step, honing.
Honing (Use Stage 3)
(Do not use Stage 2 for this type blade.) Move the knife to Stage 3 and
perform two (2) back and forth strokes using just enough downward pressure to
insure steady and consistent contact with the honing surfaces. Keep the blade
centered left and right, avoiding contact with the sides of the slot. After
two light full strokes in Stage 3, again test the blade sharpness using a
sheet of paper or a tomato. When fully finished the knife should cut easily
and smoothly. Make additional pairs of strokes if necessary, but keep in mind
honing with the ceramic abrasives requires far fewer strokes than stage one.
You should now have a very sharp and durable edge. Note: this sharpener is not
designed to sharpen single sided (single faceted) traditional Japanese blades
or scissors of any style. To re-sharpen the Asian (15°) style edge, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 above.
TO SHARPEN ALL 20° EURO/AMERICAN KNIVES
Sharpening (Use Stage 2)
Clean the knife well before sharpening. Follow the techniques described above,
but sharpen only in Stages 2 and 3 as follows: Position the blade in the
Second Stage slot (marked 2). Center the blade (left and right) in the slot so
that the face of the blade does not touch either side wall of the slot. Slide
the blade repeatedly forward and back toward you along its full length in
Stage 2. Apply only modest downward pressure as it is sharpened.(Avoid
excessive downward pressure on blade that might excessively wear the
sharpening elements.) Unless the blade is very dull, twenty-five (25) to fifty
(50) back and forth full strokes will likely suffice. Otherwise continue
sharpening (back and forth strokes) until the knife is sharp enough to cut
paper well or slice easily thru a tomato. If the knife is very dull, one
hundred or more full strokes may be needed the first time to fully sharpen in
Stage 2. This completes the first sharpen-ing step. Proceed to honing in Stage
3.
Honing (Use Stage 3)
To hone the edge, move the knife to Stage 3 and perform two (2) back and forth strokes using just enough downward pressure to insure steady and consistent contact with the sharpening elements. Keep the blade centered left and right, avoiding contact with the sides of the slot. After two light full strokes in Stage 3, again test the blade sharpness using a sheet of paper or a tomato. When fully finished the knife should cut paper easily and smoothly. Make a few additional pairs of strokes if necessary, but keep in mind honing with the ceramic abrasives requires far fewer strokes than in the previous stage. You should now have a very sharp and durable edge. To re-sharpen, repeat the above sharpening and honing steps for this style knife.
TO SHARPEN SERRATED BLADES Serrated knives should be sharpened in Stage 2
(see Figure 4.)
Make about 25 full back and forth strokes in Stage 2, then examine the edge to
confirm that metal is being removed on at least one side of the edge of the
cutting teeth. Continue with additional strokes as needed to sharpen the
teeth. Because serrated knives perform much like a saw, the cut will never be
as smooth as that of a plain blade.
MAINTENANCE
- The exterior can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth.
- No oils or other lubricating liquids are necessary with this sharpener.
- The ceramic abrasive rods in the honing stage are replaceable. Contact The Legacy Companies customer service for a replacement assembly that includes installation instructions. This sharpener is not designed for scissors.
Limited Warranty: Used with normal care, this EdgeCraft product, designed for hand use only, is guaranteed against defective material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”). We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid, with dated proof of purchase, within the Warranty Period. This Limited Warranty does not cover replacement or abrasive pads neces-sitated by use of the product or product damage resulting from misuse. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PE-RIOD. EDGECRAFT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies only to normal household use of this sharpener and is void for industrial or commercial use.
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