Sharpening Slot Selection
The Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife sharpener offers two stages of
sharpening, Coarse and Fine. Both sharpening slots feature interlocking
wheels. The Coarse slot offers interlocking diamond wheels that are very
aggressive. For this reason Smith’s recommends only using this slot
on damaged and extremely dull knives. The Fine Ceramic interlocking
wheels should be used for finishing and polishing the cutting edge to razor sharpness after
sharpening in the coarse diamond slot or for maintaining an already sharp blade that just
needs a quick touch up. Start the sharpening process in the coarse diamond slot then
move to the ceramic fine slot if you are sharpening a very dull or slightly
damaged blade to razor sharpness. If your blade is somewhat dull and
just needs a quick touch up to get it sharp or if it is already sharp and
you want to make sure it doesn’t go dull, just use the ceramic fine slot by
itself to achieve razor sharpness.
Angle Adjustment
Matching the sharpening angle of the knife to its original factory angle has never been easier.
Simply turn the Angle Adjust knob located on the top of the product to match the angle
published by the manufacturer of your knife. If you are not certain of the angle, refer back to
the basic suggested angles for the style of knife. Both sets of wheels in the Coarse and Fine
slot will move simultaneously ensuring precision adjustment to achieve a razor sharp edge.
Interlocking Wheel Technology
Unlike other electric sharpeners that only sharpen one side of the blade at a time, Interlocking
Diamond Wheels and Interlocking Ceramic wheels sharpen both sides of
your knife at the same time with each pass through the sharpening slots.
This reduces the amount of time needed to sharpen your knife, leaves no
micro-burrs on the final edge, and assures equal sharpening of both sides
of the knife edge.
Sharpening Angle Selection
You can use the interlocking wheels to sharpen or maintain any straight edge
knife blade with a flat or hollow grind on both sides of the blade. Most knife
manufacturers will publish specific sharpening angles to their brand and style
of knife. If either the manufacturer or the style are unknown, simply follow the
printed guide on the angle adjust knob or refer to the “Common Sharpening
Angles” published on prior pages of this manual. If you select one of these
“common sharpening” angles, even if it is not the exact original angle, the
result will still be an incredibly sharp edge on your knife blade.
Diamond Interlocking Wheels (coarse sharpening slot)
The diamond sharpening wheels used in your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric
Knife Sharpener are coated with “micron-sized” monocrystalline diamonds.
These diamonds are specially selected for their unique cutting performance and are applied
to the surface of the wheels by a highly technical process that guarantees longer wheel life,
32°
16°
40°
20°
35°
17.5°
uniform cutting, and minimal heat build up. Our wheels are manufactured in the United States
according to strict tolerances in order to ensure the same high quality and performance of each
and every wheel that we use. This protects your blade from getting damaged or de-tempered
when using this sharpener.
NOTE: Diamond Break-In Period –
The initial aggressive cutting speed of the Diamond
Sharpening Wheels will slow with use. At the same time, the abrasive finish will improve. Do not
be confused by this break in process because it is normal and should be expected. The diamond
wheels are breaking in, NOT wearing out.
Ceramic Interlocking Wheels (Fine Sharpening Slot)
The Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener comes with extra-fine ceramic wheels which
provide superior edge producing capabilities while removing minimal material from your knife
edge.
Soft Grip and Non-Slip Feet
Provides secure and stable sharpening conditions on all types of surfaces.
Manual Serrated Edge Sharpening Slot (SERRATED)
The characteristic scallops of a serrated blade are usually only ground on one side of the
knife blade. For this reason, it is not recommended that serrated blades be sharpened
using the Interlocking Ceramic Wheels in the electric sharpening slot. These wheels are
designed to sharpen both sides of any blade at the same time. For proper sharpening of
your serrated blade, Smith’s strongly recommends manual sharpening in the serrated
edge sharpening slot as the preferred way to lightly hone a serrated edge. This sharpening
slot has triangular shaped ceramic stones that are designed to follow the shape of your
serrations and ensure proper and consistent sharpening for all types of serrations.
SHARPENER MAINTENANCE AND CARE GUIDE
Follow these easy tips and instructions to keep your Smith’s electric knife sharpener in prime
condition for years to come:
DOs
• Read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before using the sharpener.
• Clean all dirt and food from knives before sharpening.
• Always hold knife perpendicular to the tabletop so knife contacts both wheels equally.
• Always place unit on sturdy flat surface.
• Hold knife securely but comfortably in your hand.
• Always pull the knife blade through the wheels at the recommended speed.
• Use light downward pressure to establish contact with the wheels.
• Handle sharpened knives with care since they will be sharper than you expect.
• Unplug sharpener when not in use and when cleaning.
• For questions or assistance, call Customer Service at (800) 221-4156 or
visit our website at www.smithsedge.com.
