Figure 4: Sharpening in Stage 2.
Figure 3: Sharpening in Stage 1.
Knife Sharpening
The Chef’sChoice
®
480 KS Knife and Scissors Sharpener is equipped with a
2-stage knife sharpening section with built-in angle guides that take the guess-
work out of sharpening and 100% diamond abrasives that sharpen quickly and
efficiently! Knives are sharpened first with medium diamond abrasives in Stage 1
then with fine diamond abrasives in Stage 2. The sharpening angle in both stages
is
precisely
controlled by roller angle guides (Fig. 2).
First, familiarize yourself with the parts of the sharpener (Fig. 2). Always start
with a clean knife. Place the sharpener on a flat surface, near the edge of a
table or other secure work surface. Hold the sharpener with fingers safely behind
the Guard Rib and place the blade in Stage 1: the slot nearest to the Guard Rib
(Fig. 3). Make sure the blade leans firmly against the roller guides. Without any
downward pressure, move the blade back and forth in the Stage 1 slot until the
blade is sharp. Keep your eyes on the roller guides; one or both should turn as you
pull the knife back and forth to ensure the knife is at the correct angle. Both sides
of the edge will be sharpened at the same time.
Next, place the knife in the Stage 2 slot, (Figure 4) making sure the blade leans
firmly against the roller guides and repeat the back and forth movement to refine
and further sharpen the edge. Usually, only 25 back-and-forth strokes are needed
in Stage 1 and about 5 back-and forth strokes in Stage 2. It is important to keep
the blade in contact with the knife roller guides at all times and
apply little to
no downward pressure
on the blade. If the knife is not sharp enough, repeat the
steps described above for both Stages
1 and 2.
SUGGESTIONS: If you’re right-handed,
hold the handle in the left hand and the
knife in the right. If left-handed, reverse
hands. Just remember to start sharpen-
ing in the slot nearest the handle (Stage
1). You won’t need any sharpening oils,
lubricants, water or other liquids. Stage
Figure 2: Knife sharpener parts.
Magnetic Holder
Guard Rib Roller Angle
Guides
Stage 2
(Fine)
Stage 1
(Medium)
Knife
Sharpening
