Chef'sChoice Hybrid AngleSelect 290 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

Stage 3 (see Figure 13) will complete the small second bevel and the entire edge will be very
sharp and effective. For optimum results center the blade (left and right) within the Stage
3 slot and keep the length of the blade aligned with the center line of the slot as you hone
and polish. Apply only light downward pressure, about 3-4 pounds, in Stage 3. Make smooth
consistent strokes while maintaining recommended downward pressure. Listen to confirm
that the two sharpening disks are turning. The finished blade should cut paper smoothly
allowing you to easily make straight or curved cuts.
RESHARPENING
RESHARPENING THE 20° EUROPEAN/AMERICAN KNIVES
Follow the procedure for Stage 3 described for 20° knives and make two to three (2-3) back
and forth pairs of strokes while maintaining recommended downward pressure. Listen to
confirm the two sharpening disks are turning. Test edge for sharpness. If this process does
not provide the desired sharpness make four (4) pairs of alternating pulls in Stage 2 followed
by four to five (4-5) back and forth stroke pairs in Stage 3.
Generally you should be able to resharpen several times using only Stage 3 of Model 290.
RESHARPENING THE 15° EDGE KNIVES
Follow procedure for Stage 3 as described above for 15° knives, making two to three
(2-3) back and forth pairs of strokes while maintaining recommended light downward
pressure. Listen to confirm the two sharpening disks are turning. Test edge for sharpness. If
this process does not provide the desired sharpness make four (4) pairs of alternating pulls
in Stage 1 followed by four to five (4-5) back and forth stroke pairs in Stage 3.
Generally you should be able to resharpen several times using only Stage 3 of Model 290.
CONVERTING EUROPEAN/AMERICAN KNIFE EDGE
TO 15° ASIAN STYLE EDGE
With the Model 290 you can convert any European or American style knives that are
used primarily for light duty work to the 15° Asian edge. For example you might consider
converting light duty paring knives and thin utility blades to 15°. To make this conversion
follow the Instructions for Sharpening Asian Blades, page 6. Initial sharpening in Stage 1 will
take longer than you might expect but subsequent resharpening time will be normal.
Figure 12. Develop a distinct burr along knife edge
before polishing in Stage 3. Burr can be detected by
sliding finger across and away from the edge.
Caution! Do not slide your finger along the edge to
avoid cutting your finger.
Figure 13. Stropping and polishing a
European/American knife in Stage 3.
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