In each, the first and second stage, both
sides of the edge are sharpened simultane-
ously by two precision diamond coated
conical honing disks. The orientation of the
disks is such that by sharpening in both stages
the entire length of the edge is sharpened.
Small rubber feet secure the Pronto
®
to
any dry clean surface. The soft touch handle
further reduces the opportunity for slippage
while sharpening.
USING PRONTO
®
Note:
Always clean your knife before sharpen-
ing in the Pronto
®
!
You will find that the Pronto
®
can create and
maintain an exceedingly sharp and effective
edge on all your conventional fine edge and
serrated cutlery. The primary edge facets are
each formed in Stage 1 at a nominal 15 degrees
which results in a total primary edge of 30
degrees (15° on each side). Stage 2 creates a
second bevel at a slightly larger angle leaving
a strong double beveled edge structure that
will stay sharp longer. Always use the sharpener
with the stage numbers 1 and 2, facing you.
Safety:
Keep your fingers clear of the
blade edge at all times. Hold the handle with
your left hand making certain that all your
fingers and thumb remain safely behind the
partition wall where the handle attaches to
the sharpening stage.
FINE EDGE KNIVES
STAGE 1
To sharpen, hold the sharpener on the table
with your left hand. Insert the knife blade into
the slot of Stage 1. Hold the blade level with
the table, press down to bring the knife edge
into firm sustained contact with both of the two
internal diamond coated disks and slide the
blade back and forth in a sawing-like motion.
For optimum results center the blade left to
right in the slot and avoid rubbing against the
walls of the slot. Apply a downward force of
about 4-5* pounds as you move the blade.
Listen carefully to the disks to insure both
disks are rotating when you move the blade.
Sharpening will not be as effective if you press
too lightly while sharpening.
If your knife, before sharpening, is not
very dull you may find that only about 10
or less back and forth stroke pairs in Stage
1 (with recommended downward pressure)
will be sufficient to put a keen edge on the
blade. However, if the knife starts out very
dull you may find that 20 or more back and
forth paired strokes will be needed the first
time as you reshape and sharpen the old
edge. Before leaving Stage 1 check the edge
for sharpness by slicing a piece of paper. It
should cut paper readily with only a slight
roughness to the cutting action.
* 4 to 5 pounds is about the weight of a 2 inch thick
telephone book
STAGE 2
If the knife is correctly sharpened in Stage 1
only 2-5 back and forth stroke pairs in Stage
2 will complete the small second bevel and
the edge will be very sharp and effective. It
should cut paper smoothly allowing you to
make straight or curved cuts easily.
For optimum results center the blade (left
and right) within the slot and keep the length
Congratulations!!
The Pronto
®
Model 463 designed to sharpen
Asian style blades is manufactured by
Chef’sChoice
®
, the world’s leader in cutting
edge technology. It is an exceedingly
fast manual sharpener that will create an
exceptionally effective cutting edge on your
Asian style cutlery. The cutting edge is finely
honed to extreme sharpness but retains
strong microscopic teeth that gives it a highly
effective bite for all your food prep needs and
especially for fibrous materials. The edge is
surprisingly durable yet can be resharpened
quickly whenever necessary.
You will be pleased to see how easy the
Pronto
®
is to use and how well your Asian
knives will perform. Read and follow the
instructions carefully. Keep the sharpener
close at hand so that you can enjoy the
pleasure of sharp knives every day.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRONTO
®
You will appreciate that the soft touch
ergonomical handle of the Pronto
®
is
extremely comfortable providing a secure
grip. There are two slots, the first (#1) uses
fine diamond abrasives to create and hone
a sharp primary edge and a second slot (#2)
where that edge is ultrahoned at a slightly
larger angle with micron size diamonds to
its final sharpness.
Pronto
®
Diamond Hone
®
Knife Sharpener for Asian
Knives Model
463
Figure 1. Knife in Stage 1. Use back and forth
sharpening strokes with modest downward
pressure (See text.)
Figure 2. Knife in Stage 2.
