Knife grinder Smiths

Always place the grinder on a firm, flat surface. Hold the grinder by the serrated part with your fingers behind the guard. Coarse grinding - carbide - will quickly sharpen a dull blade. Fine Grinding - Ceramic - will finish sharpening the blade before cutting. Grinding procedure. Pull the knife blade through the slit from the handle to the blade tip until you have sharpened to the desired angle. Reduce pressure on the blade as you sharpen. After use, clean the sharpener, with a cloth or soft brush, never with water. Store in a dry place.