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Stage 3: In general only two pairs of pulls in Stage 3 will be necessary to obtain a razor
sharp edge. As in Stage 1, make alternate pulls in the left (Figure 6) and right slots, pulling
the knife through the slots at the same speed used in Stage 1.
More pulls in Stage 3 will refine the edge further, creating an edge particularly desirable
for gourmet preparations. Fewer pulls in Stage 3 may be preferable if you will be cutting
fibrous foods.
Resharpening: Resharpen straight edge knives whenever practical using only Stage 3.
When that fails to quickly resharpen, return to Stage 1 and make one or two pairs of
alternating pulls. Then return to Stage 3 where generally only two alternating pairs of pulls
will be adequate to put a new razor-like edge on the knife. You will find it unnecessary to
use Stage 1 as a first step in resharpening unless the knife has been dulled excessively.
DRESSING OF STROPPING/POLISHING DISKS – STAGE 3
The Chef'sChoice® Professional Sharpening Station® is equipped with a built-in accessory
to manually clean/dress the stropping/ polishing disks in Stage 3. In the event these disks
become glazed with grease, food or sharpening debris, they can be cleaned and reshaped
by actuating the manual lever on the rear of the sharpener. This lever is located within
a recess as shown in Figure 7 on the lower left corner as you face the rear of the
Sharpening Station. To actuate the cleaning/ dressing tool, make sure the power is on
and simply press the small lever in the recess to the right or left and hold for 3 seconds.
When the lever is moved in one direction, the dressing tool cleans and reshapes the active
surface of one stropping/ polishing disk. By next moving in the opposite direction you
clean the other disk.
Use this clean/dress accessory only if and
when Stage 3 no longer appears to be
stropping/polishing well or when it takes
too many pulls to obtain a razor sharp edge.
Using this tool removes material from the
surface of the Stage 3 disks and hence,
if used excessively, it will unnecessarily
remove too much of the abrasive surface
– wearing the disks out prematurely. If that
should occur, factory replacement of the
disks will become necessary. If you clean
your knives regularly before sharpening
you should need to clean or dress the
Stage 3 disks only about once a year or
less frequently.
Figure 6. Inserting blade in left slot of Stage 3.
Alternate left and right slots.
Move fingers
across and
away from
edge
Figure 5. Burr can be detected by sliding fingers
across and away from the edge. Caution! See text.
Figure 7. Stage 3 disks can be cleaned if necessary.
Use infrequently. (See instructions).
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