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With just a few strokes, chopping raw vegetables will feel like cutting through soft butter. The patented spring action bars were invented by a master knife maker in Austria and make sharpening knives easy and effortless.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEASY TO USE – Just set your knife into the guided V-shape and pull. Spring-loaded arms adjust automatically to the correct angle for the knife you're sharpening. No special technique required. Even beginners can get professional knife-sharpening results on the first try.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3-IN-1 VERSATILITY – Sharpen dull knives by pulling through with the knife tip down. Hone with the knife tip up to maintain a sharp edge daily. Sharpen serrated blades by pulling through at an angle. The VG2 Knife Sharpener is a single tool that maintains all the knives in your kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWORKS WITH ALL KNIVES – Designed for nearly any kitchen blade. Use on chef’s knives, paring knives, serrated knives, Japanese steel, and more. Whether it's carbon steel or high-end Damascus, the VG2 is safe for all blade types and metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGENTLE ON KNIVES – The VG2 preserves the life of your blades by sharpening without removing excess metal. Its spring-loaded edges eliminate mistakes and improper sharpening. Unlike electric sharpeners which overheat blades, the VG2 is hand-operated and uses carbide edges that cut quickly without power.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eQUALITY BUILD – Choose between the VG2 Professional (stainless steel base) and the VG2 Classic (nylon base). Both models use the same ultra-hard tungsten carbide sharpening surface. The sharpening bars last 5-10 years and are easily replaceable. 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The VG2 uses extremely hard sharpening surfaces that can actually cut a smooth bevel quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow often do I need to sharpen a knife?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow often do I need to sharpen a knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnives should be honed (fine sharpened) frequently. Daily honing is best. No metal is removed and keeping the blade sharp actually extends the life of the blade. With frequent honing, you may never need to coarse sharpen your knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDo the Professional and Classic models have the same sharpening mechanism?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo the Professional and Classic models have the same sharpening mechanism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, both models have the same tungsten carbide sharpening surfaces and patented spring-action bars. The difference is the base material: solid stainless steel or rugged nylon plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow does the sharpener adjust to different blade angles?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does the sharpener adjust to different blade angles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patented spring-action sharpening bars allow the blade to float, and automatically accommodate the natural angle of the knife’s bevel. If you press down harder on the blade, the angle of the bevel will increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow often should I hone (fine sharpen) compared to coarse sharpen?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow often should I hone (fine sharpen) compared to coarse sharpen?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoning (fine sharpening) can and should be performed often, daily is best. If a knife is honed regularly, it may never get dull enough to require coarse sharpening. 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