Sharpening Basics - Work Sharp E5 Mode D'emploi

SHARPENING BASICS

The 17° guides create an optimal edge on any straight edge knife.
SHARPEN | CLICK 2 TIMES, QUICKLY | CYCLE: 90 SECONDS
For best results, complete the full timed cycle.
Insert the heel of the knife into the left sharpening
1 .
guide, keeping it up against the leather lining and
softly resting on the front edge roller.
Using light pressure, slowly pull your knife blade
2.
through the sharpening guide (8" knife = 8 seconds).
Repeat on the right guide. Continue alternating
3 .
sides until the machine automatically shuts off.
The sharpener will automatically decrease
T I P :
in speed as it switches from the SHARPEN
stage to the REFINE stage. The front light will
flash letting you know when it will change speed,
and when the cycle is almost complete.
Test for sharpness (we recommend slicing a tomato
4 .
or bell pepper).
If the blade slices well, proceed to the
A .
CERAMIC HONING ROD section.
If your blade doesn't slice easily, repeat steps
B .
1–4 using SHAPE stage (click 3 times, quickly).
If you have repeated SHAPE stage
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3 times through and blade still doesn't slice
easily, we recommend the REPAIR AND
RESTORE recipe in the E5 UPGRADE
KIT (sold separately) for faster results.
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Keep the knife lightly resting against the
leather lining and on rollers as you pull
through slowly.