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RESHARPENING THE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE BLADE (RIGHT
In general you will be able to resharpen quickly by following the sequence a
thru d of Step 2 in the preceding section. Repeat this if necessary to obtain a
razor sharp edge. When resharpening only in Stage 3 fails to develop a sharp
edge or if the edge has been substantially dulled you will need to re-hone the
edge in Stage 2. Use only the left slot of Stage 2. Generally you will find that
about five re-honing pulls will be sufficient in Stage 2. In any event develop a
burr before moving back to Stage 3. Finish the edge in Stage 3 following Step
3a, b, c, d.
SHARPENING LEFT HANDED TRADITIONAL BLADES
The procedure you must use with left handed blades is similar to that proce-
dure for right handed blades as detailed above – Except, in all cases the slots
you must use are reversed. Where the sharpening procedure for right handed
blades calls for use of just the left slot, you must use only the right slot when
sharpening a left-handed blade. Likewise use the left slot where the right hand-
ed instructions call for using the right slot.
OPTIMIZING THE KNIFE EDGE FOR EACH USE
The gourmet chef will appreciate the unique ability of The CX125 knife sharp-
ener to tailor the knife edge to optimize performance for each individual cutting
task. These procedures are not suggested for your traditional Asian knives.
GOURMET FOOD PREPARATION:
(EUROPEAN, AMERICAN, AND CONTEMPORARY ASIAN
Where the finest and smoothest cuts are preferred in order to prepare smooth
unmarked sections of fruits or vegetables, sharpen in Stages 1 & 2 as descri-
bed above and make extra pulls thru Stage 3. Three or more pairs of fast pulls
with each pull alternating in the left and right slots of Stage 3 will refine the third
facet and create remarkably smooth and sharp edges, ideal for the gourmet
chef.
When resharpening the Gourmet edge use Stage 3 each time (alternating left
and right slots). If after a number of resharpenings, it is taking too long to reshar-
pen, you can speed the process by resharpening first in Stage 2 following the
procedures detailed, and then resharpen in Stage 3. By this method you will
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