How much does benchmade charge for new blade?

Blade replacement costs for non-warranty repairs (subject to availability) are $25 for satin blade and $35 for a black blade.

Does benchmade have lifetime warranties?

The Benchmade Lifetime Warranty only applies to genuine Benchmade products. Proof of purchase or registration is not required. Knives which are determined by Benchmade to be counterfeit (see the Counterfeit Goods Acknowledgment) are not entitled to our warranty coverage and if sent in, will not be returned.

Is it worth getting knives sharpened?

If you’re a frequent home cook and use your knives at least once a day, you should sharpen your knives 2 to 3 times a year. Honing a knife with a honing steel realigns the edge and helps keep the knife sharp. It doesn’t remove metal like sharpening.

Does Williams Sonoma offer free knife sharpening?

To get your knives razor sharp, you may want to take them to your local Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table. Both stores offer a pretty amazing service: they’ll sharpen your first knife for free, and each knife after that is just $5.

What angle are Benchmade knives sharpened at?

Our knife blades leave the factory with a 30-35 degree inclusive angle. We recommend you use our LifeSharp service. This is a great way to get your knife sharpened, and to also have our qualified technicians service it for optimal performance.

Is s30v steel hard to sharpen?

If you do need to sharpen it, I’ve found s30v to be a pretty tough steel to sharpen. Not that it’s more difficult, but it’s just literally a tough steel and is pretty abrasive resistant.

Does Benchmade sharpen serrations?

No. We do not sharpen serrations on any Benchmade knife.

How to sharpen kamikoto knives?

You’ll need to purchase a whetstone to sharpen your Kamikoto knives. Due to their sharp, angled single-beveled edge, regular knife sharpeners will do more damage than good. Some think using a whetstone is intimidating, but the process is really quite simple. Soak your whetstone in water for 10 minutes or until there are no more bubbles

How does Spyderco sharpen their knives?

My most recent Spydercos have been very sharp out of the box. Custom knifemakers typically use their belt sanders for sharpening but manufacturers seem to prefer rotating stones. I’ve seen documentaries on television for Swiss Army Knives and for Leatherman and IIRC they both used robots to sharpen their blades on conventional grind stones.

How do you sharpen a Santoku knife?

To sharpen a Santoku knife, use a hand sharpener by holding the knife with a kitchen towel or consider using a standard steel sharpener. Take proper safety precautions when sharpening a Santoku knife with tips from a chef in this free video cooking lesson. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4951843_sha…

How do you sharpen serrated knives?

Place the sharpening rod in one of the serrated scallops (“gullets”). Choosing an angle is easier for serrated blades, because you can use the angle of the bevel as a guide. This is typically between 13 and 17 degrees compared to the edge of the blade, which is shallower than you may be used to sharpening knives.