Jun 4, 2010 · Assuming you use a quality one, like one of those Lanksy's and use it the correct way with very little pressure, how 'bad' is a pull-through sharpener really? Anyone use them …

Dec 8, 2005 · Hi, Are mechanical pull through sharpeners any good ? I'm looking to get something to sharpen my 8in dexter russell white handled fish filleting knife but i don't really know how to …

Jan 20, 2011 · I haven't seen one thread recommending these types of sharpeners. Are they really that bad for putting an edge on a knife? Are the other options really that much better? I …

Feb 4, 2009 · The red guides in the middle keep your knife levelled and they roll along with the blade while you pull the knife through. It does create grindlines opposite to the original factory …

Nov 24, 2010 · Ceramic and diamond pull through sharpeners are most effective when the knives needing sharpening are needing not much sharpening. The ceramic one especially are very fine.

May 1, 2008 · The only pull through sharpener that I own is an electric three stage Chef's Choice. I don't recommend them as they take off a lot of steel typically and quickly if you aren't paying …

Dec 13, 2022 · I've recently noticed a lot of disdain for and ridicule of those using what I see called pull sharpeners. I've gathered that this means any type of sharpener in which you …

Sep 22, 2013 · I agree that pull through sharpeners do more harm than good for most knives, but with a dedicated weapon you don't need the sharpest possible edge. If you truly know how to …

Mar 22, 2022 · The other pull through sharpener is one that I bought years ago in a moment of stupidity. Anyway, I measured the angles myself by eyeballing them with a see-through …

Apr 12, 2009 · Pull-through sharpeners with carbide inserts are generally viewed 'dimly' by most sharpening nuts like us. Crossed carbide inserts, in a 'scissor' arrangement, will sharpen the …