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Title: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: CDN Smoker on July 03, 2016, 10:03:51 AM

Hello, I believe I have the Henckels Four Star series knives. Does anyone know the sharpening angle I should be using?
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x412/lmh8/IMG_1500_zpsspwbcwqr.jpg) (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/lmh8/media/IMG_1500_zpsspwbcwqr.jpg.html)

Thanks,
CDN

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: teesquare on July 03, 2016, 10:11:06 AM

12-15 degrees is common for Euro knives.
But yo may want to search the site here for a great product review and thread about a sharpener that Dee bought...It allows you to re-profile knives if you desire - and change the angle to the Japanese angles - which are steeper ( 10 degrees...If I remember correctly..?)

Title: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: Pappymn on July 03, 2016, 10:39:44 AM

I have the same knives and I am pretty certain they are 20 degrees.

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: teesquare on July 03, 2016, 10:49:07 AM

Quote from: Pappymn on July 03, 2016, 10:39:44 AM

I have the same knives and I am pretty certain they are 20 degrees.

You maybe right there Pap...It is early for my thinking' gizzard..... ;)

Title: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: Pappymn on July 03, 2016, 12:11:45 PM

I emailed the company awhile back for the information as I was looking to change mine to 15 degrees.

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: CDN Smoker on July 03, 2016, 02:33:42 PM

Thanks Guys, Tee I forgot about that discussion a long time ago.

Pappy if they ever get back to you please post that info. I'll go for 20 for now.

Title: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: Pappymn on July 03, 2016, 02:35:07 PM

Quote from: CDN Smoker on July 03, 2016, 02:33:42 PM

Thanks Guys, Tee I forgot about that discussion a long time ago.

Pappy if they ever get back to you please post that info. I'll go for 20 for now.

I was speaking past tense. They did respond with 20 degrees. So go for it!

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: teesquare on July 03, 2016, 02:47:32 PM

And there we have it! Straight from the Pappy's mouth! ( distant whinneys and nays for sound effects...) ;D

You can trust Pap - he is almost Canadian. Well... he thaws out for about one month more than you guys above the line.... ;) :D

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: DWard51 on July 04, 2016, 09:57:26 AM

I've been sharpening my Henckels with the Ken Onion belt sharpener I received for Christmas.  It does a great job and it pretty dang quick to bring on a great edge.

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: LostArrow on July 04, 2016, 10:37:23 AM

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/F340D6E3-47A7-4059-8CB2-6066BACB2433.jpg) (http://s828.photobucket.com/user/Lostarrow-photos/media/F340D6E3-47A7-4059-8CB2-6066BACB2433.jpg.html)

This sharpener is adjustable

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: teesquare on July 04, 2016, 11:28:27 AM

O.K. L.A. -  8)

What brand is it? can you show us more pictures? Cost? Likes/Dislikes?

Title: Re: J. A. Henckels Sharpening Angle Question
Post by: LostArrow on July 04, 2016, 12:22:12 PM

Quote from: teesquare on July 04, 2016, 11:28:27 AM

O.K. L.A. -  8)

What brand is it? can you show us more pictures? Cost? Likes/Dislikes?

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