How to Use Your CINQ Rolling Knife Sharpener:

1.      Start with the 400-grit disc: Begin sharpening with the 400-grit disc for only your dullest knives.

2.     Move to the 1000-grit disc: Continue sharpening to refine the edge.

3.     Proceed to the 2000-grit disc: Further refine the edge to a finer finish.

4.     Use the helix honing disc: Align the newly sharpened edge.

5.     Clean the blade: Remove metal particles generating from sharpening.

6.     Enjoy your freshly sharpened knife. 

Pro Tip:

The first sharpening may take 5-10 minutes, depending on the condition of the blade and its hardness. We recommend matching your knife’s existing angle. Changing angles may take additional time and may not be optimal for your knife. Once you have a sharp blade, each further maintenance resharpening will take less time and effort. You may choose to start with the 1000 or 2000-grit discs for maintenance if the edge has been recently sharpened.

Maintenance:

-      Wipe clean with a damp cloth

-      Store Roller seated inside the Pentagon Magnetic Base

The Five Angles

10 Degrees - Use this angle carefully, avoid chopping hard items

-      Ideal for tasks requiring extreme precision and minimal force, such as slicing sushi, filleting fish, or cutting vegetables into very thin slices.

-      Often found in high-end Japanese knives, like sashimi or yanagiba knives. 

15 Degrees - Great angle for cutting soft foods and meats

-      Suitable for most kitchen knives, including chef's knives, paring knives, and boning knives.

-      Provides a balance between precision and durability, making it versatile for a wide range of cutting tasks.

17.5 Degrees - Good balance between durability and sharpness

-      Suitable for most Western-style kitchen knives, including chef's knives and utility knives.

-      Offers a good balance between sharpness and durability for general use.

20 Degrees - Sharp and easy cutting angle

-      Suitable for knives used for tougher cutting tasks, such as chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other general kitchen work.

-      Commonly found in many Western-style kitchen knives and utility knives. 

25 Degrees - For knives completing rugged tasks

-      Ideal for hunting knives, survival knives, and cleavers used for chopping and other tough tasks.