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Flat Edge
Precision
Machined
Good edge
tm
Edge
retention -
not as sharp
Good edge
retention and
Hollow Edge
sharpness
Good initial sharpness -
poor edge retention
NOTE – Diamond Break-In Period – The initial aggressive cutting speed of the
Diamond Sharpening Wheels will slow with use. At the same time, the abrasive
finish will improve. Do not be confused by this break in process because it is normal
and should be expected. The diamond wheels are breaking in, NOT wearing out.
Ceramic Finishing Slot/Serrated Blade Sharpener -
Triangular shaped, extra-fine ceramic stones put the final, finished
edge on your blade. Smith's recommends that you always use the
ceramic stones for final edge honing each time after you finish
sharpening with the interlocking diamond wheels.
Because of their unique triangular shape, these crossed ceramic
stones will properly sharpen serrated blades without damaging the
serrations. The special shape of the stone follows the shape of the
serrations and ensures proper and consistent sharpening for all types
of serrations.
You should also use the ceramic finishing slot for a quick touch up of already sharp
knives. Again, just a few quick strokes is all it takes.
Pull-2-Lock Scissors Sharpener -
Smith's patented scissors sharpener sharpens both sides of your
scissors at the same time on both left and right-handed scissors.
The "floating" ceramic rod adjusts to the proper sharpening angle for
your scissors. Usually, three or four strokes are all it takes to keep
your scissors cutting sharp.
Magnetic Collection Strip -
A magnetic collection strip located in the bottom of the sharpener
collects the metal filings that are generated during the sharpening
process for safe and easy disposal.
The Interlocking wheels produce
a Precision Machined Edge™,
which offers the perfect combination
of excellent edge retention, edge
performance, and sharpness.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read all IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
thoroughly before using this product.
CAUTION:
• Always sharpen your knife blade from the heel to the tip
of the blade, never back and forth.
• Never insert the tip of the knife blade into the sharpening
slot first, or push your knife blade through the sharpening
slot. This could damage the knife sharpener and/or your
knife.
• In order to get the best results and to reduce excessive diamond wheel wear, it
is important that you keep the proper orientation of the knife blade to the wheels.
Always keep the knife blade parallel to the counter top, so that the blade contacts
both diamond wheels equally. It should be straight up and down in the center of
the sharpening slot at all times. Hold your knife securely but comfortably in your
hand and use light downward pressure to contact the wheels.
• Due to some handle designs, you may not be able to sharpen the entire length
of the blade using the diamond sharpening wheels. In these limited cases,
Smith's recommends using the manual sharpening slot to sharpen these small
areas of your blade.
Sharpening Straight Edge Blades
Step 1
Step 2
Insert blade
Lift knife handle at end
and pull through slot
to sharpen tip
from heel to tip
Step 3
Repeat process
until sharp.
Pull through
finishing slot
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