Can You Use an Electric Knife Sharpener on a Japanese Chef Knife? – santokuknives

Can You Use an Electric Knife Sharpener on a Japanese Chef Knife? – santokuknives

You can use an electric knife sharpener on a Japanese chef knife provided the knife has a double bevel edge. An electric knife sharpener will allow the user to consistently sharpen the knife at the correct sharpening angle however the main drawback is that these sharpeners are very abrasive and will wear down the edge.
Using an electric knife sharpener is a great way for beginners to safely sharpen their Japanese chef knives, however, it’s not a straightforward solution and has several advantages but also drawbacks.  We’ve therefore compiled this quick guide outlining not only the best way to use an electric knife sharpener for your Japanese chef knife but also give some useful hints and tips to ensure you get the sharpest edge whilst maintaining the quality of your knife in the long run. 

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