It has been my experience that a razor sharp knife get dull quicker one sharpened at a little less of an angle stays sharpe.
Difference between carbide and ceramic knife sharpener.
Only go the same direction with the blade.
But at a practical level it doesn t make that much difference.
Pull back about 3 to 4 times.
You simply want to use the ceramic only.
Then use the ceramic for final sharpen.
Learn how to use a knife sharpener like a stick sharpener simply hold the knife edge down while you drag it across and down the stick surfaces as you learn how to sharpen a knife.
If it wont sharpen with the ceramic.
They will both work ceramic might give you a finer edge.
Well now hang on there.
Why does this matter.
A stick sharpener comes with a pair of fine ceramic sticks and a carbide notch for roughing photo 1.
If the blade is not damaged.
The rods can be round square or triangular as long as the knife has a smooth surface to slide along.
Many of these rods are made out of alumina ceramic.
Sharpening rods are two rods set in a base at a specific angle 30 degrees for the ones i use.
Ceramic diamond rods.
Then use the carbide first to repair recut the blade.
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