Edgecraft Chef's Choice eXact-V 415 - Manual (Page 7)

If you wish to produce a knife edge that’s better for cutting fibrous material
such as meat, cardboard, etc. you may prefer to use only the coarse grit which
will leave the edge a little rougher for that extra “bite”.
While we do not recommend using this sharpener like a conventional V
sharpener without the angle control, that is an option (see Fig. 5). Obtaining a
very sharp edge is difficult without a guide. If you have a collector’s knife and
do not wish to lay the blade face against a guiding surface this option may be
of interest. Another alter-native to avoid contacting a knife’s face is to cover
the blade face with Scotch tape but leaving the edge facets exposed. That will
eliminate any mild burnishing that may otherwise occur. If you use the abrasive
rods without the guide, hold the blade face as vertical as possible as you pull
the blades and slide the edge down the abrasive rods. First use the “Coarse”
grit for alternating pulls followed by the “Fine” grit. Generally use relatively light
pressure. Use of the hand guards is highly recommended.
Sharpening of very thick blades such as hunting knives may take a little longer
if their facets adjacent the edge are very large. With extra large faceted edges
it is a good idea to make certain the facets on the blade are each initially at
20˚ or less. If not you will save time if you presharpen the blade with a power
sharpener at 20˚ or less. Subsequently you will find the eXact-V sharpener will
give you an excellent edge.
Storage of Sharpener Components
To store the sharpening components, remove the bottom cover 1 and clip the
two sharpening rods lengthwise into position as shown in Figure 6. Insert the
top ends of these rods under the two retainers as you lower and press the
socket end of each rod between the retaining clips.
You can remove the blade guide assembly from the support base by pushing
with one finger to move the retaining lock tab (12) under the sharpener adjacent
the post mounting hole, as in Figure 7. Move this locking tab as shown as you
pull up steadily on the mounting post and the post will release. Lower the spring
Figure 6. Figure 7.
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