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Chef's Choice Chef'sChoice 316 User Manual

Chef's Choice Chef'sChoice 316
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Modell 316
instructions
Sharpener For Asian Knives
Read these instructions before use.
It is essential that you follow these
instructions to achieve optimum results.
© 2011 EdgeCraft Corp.
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Chef's Choice Chef'sChoice 316 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChef's Choice
ModelChef'sChoice 316
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safeguards

Asian Knives

Understanding the Chef'sChoice Asian Knife Sharpener

Sharpening the Contemporary Asian Knife

Start by Polishing the Edge in Stage 2

Process for polishing the edge using Stage 2 abrasives for contemporary Asian knives.

Use Honing Stage 1, When Necessary

Guidance on using Stage 1 for honing contemporary Asian knives when needed.

Return to Polishing Stage 2

Instructions for returning to Stage 2 polishing after honing contemporary Asian knives.

Re-sharpening the Contemporary Asian Blade

Procedure for re-sharpening contemporary Asian blades.

Sharpening the Traditional (Single Bevel) Japanese Blade

Step 1 - Start in Polishing Stage 2 (Right Handed Blades)

Initiating polishing for right-handed traditional blades in Stage 2.

Step 2 – Using the Honing Stage 1 (Right Handed Blades)

Using Stage 1 for honing right-handed traditional blades when needed.

Step 3 – Forming the Final Edge (Right Handed Blade)

Finalizing the edge for right-handed traditional blades.

Resharpening the Traditional Japanese Blade (Right Handed)

Procedure for re-sharpening right-handed traditional Japanese blades.

Sharpening Left Handed Traditional Blades

Procedure for sharpening left-handed traditional Japanese blades.

How to Create the Asian Edge on Euro/American Blades

Start in Honing Stage 1

Initial honing steps for converting Euro/American blades to an Asian edge.

Polishing in Stage 2

Polishing procedure for Euro/American blades after initial honing.

Description of Asian and Euro/American Blades

1. Contemporary Asian Knives

Description of contemporary Asian knives, including Santoku and Usaba/Nakiri.

2. Traditional Japanese Knives

Description of traditional single-bevel Japanese knives like sashimi blades.

3. European/American Blades

Description of European/American blades, noting their thicker cross-section.

Suggestions

Cleaning the Polishing Disks

Guidance on cleaning the ultrafine diamond abrasive disks in Stage 2.

Normal Maintenance

Instructions for normal maintenance and cleaning of the sharpener.

Service

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