Smith's Heating First Adjustable Edge Pro, Edgesport Adjustable Edge Pro Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur • Manual Del Propietario

Adjustable Edge Pro

Electric Knife Sharpener

Affûteur électrique pour couteaux

Alador De Cuchillos Eléctrico

747 MID-AMERICA BLVD • HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-8414 USA

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.smithsedge.com

Designed in the USA • Made In China

Conçu aux Etats-Unis • Fabriqué en Chine

Diseñado en EE.UU • Hecho en China

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Voltage: 120V/60Hz • Watt: 68.2W • Current : 1.22A

Operating Temperature : 45ºF - 95ºF (7ºC - 35ºC)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Read Owner’s Manual Before Using This Sharpener.

This is a listed appliance. It is intended for household use only. When
using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always
be followed:

1. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

2. To protect against electric shock, do not put this knife sharpener in water or
any liquid.

3. This device is not recommended for use by children and close supervision is
necessary if appliance is used near or by children.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use or when cleaning.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts.

6. Before using the sharpener, uncoil the power cord and straighten to remove
any kinks.

7. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug has been damaged, or if the
sharpener has been dropped or damaged in any manner. If appliance
malfunctions in any way please return the appliance to Smith’s factory for
examination and repair.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. During sharpening, do not let the electrical cord hang over the edge of the
counter or table, or come in contact with the knife being sharpened, a hot
surface, or stovetop.

11. This sharpener is designed to sharpen knives. Do not try to sharpen any other
type of blade on this machine.

12. Do not attempt to sharpen knife or tool edges that do not fit freely into the
blade guide slots.

13. Do not use with lubricants, water or honing oil.

14. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reversethe plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! This electric knife sharpener will produce a very sharp edge. Use
caution when handling your knife after sharpening. Do not test knife sharpness by
running your fingers or any part of your body along the edge of the blade. To avoid
injury, handle sharpened knives with extreme care.

Style of Knife Brand / Series

Chef’s knife Global .....................................................17

Henckel/Cronidur ....................................12.5

Shun ....................................................... 16

Wusthof .................................................14

Zwilling Henckel /all others .....................15

All Brands/Manual Serrated Sharpening Slot ONLY

Santoku Knife Global .....................................................17

Shun ....................................................... 16

Wusthof .................................................11

Zwilling Henckle/Cronidur .......................12.5

Zwilling Henckel /all others .....................15

Paring Knife Global .....................................................17

Shun ....................................................... 16

Wusthof .................................................14

Zwilling Henckle/Cronidur .......................12.5

Zwilling Henckel /all others .....................15

Utility knife Global .....................................................17

Shun ....................................................... 16

Wusthof .................................................14

Zwilling Henckle/Cronidur .......................12.5

Zwilling Henckel /all others .....................15

Boning Knife Global .....................................................17

Shun ....................................................... 16

Wusthof .................................................18

Zwilling Henckle/Cronidur .......................12.5

Zwilling Henckel /all others .....................15

Degrees Per Side

HOUSEHOLD KNIVES

Note: Angle, as used in these instructions, refers to the angle at the cutting edge. Based on
third party information.

Gerber...............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161

KA-BAR .............................Listed on their website on a per

knife basis, but generally 20 ........................................www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130

Kershaw............................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.kershawknives.com; [phone]

Knives of Alaska ................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366

Old Timer ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Outdoor Edge ....................20 ................................................................................www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343

Remington ........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700

Schrade ............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Smith & Wesson ................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

SOG ..................................22 for flat grinds and 18 - 20 for hollow

grinds; see website for specific edge configuration.......www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433

Spyderco...........................20 ................................................................................www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770

Uncle Henry ......................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Winchester ........................Unknown; Suggest using Smith’s

recommended angle for knife type ...............................Unknown

Hunting/Outdoor Al Mar ..............................20 ................................................................................www.almarknives.com; [phone]

Folder Benchmade .......................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427

Blade-Tech .......................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.blade-tech.com; [phone]

Boker USA .........................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.boker.de/us ; 1-800-835-6433

Browning ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.browning.com; 800-333-3288

Buck .................................13 - 16 .........................................................................www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825

Camillus ............................23 ................................................................................www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467

Case .................................19 - 22 .........................................................................www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350

Cold Steel .........................23 - 25 .........................................................................www.coldsteel.com; [phone]

Columbia River (CRKT) ......17 - 22.5 (depending on designer)

.........................................Contact CRKT for specific angle ....................................www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015

Frost .................................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.frostcutlery.com; [phone]

Gerber...............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161

KA-BAR .............................Listed on their website on a per

knife basis, but generally 15 .........................................www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130

Kershaw............................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.kershawknives.com; [phone]

Knives of Alaska ................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366

Old Timer ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Outdoor Edge ....................20 ................................................................................www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343

Remington ........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700

Schrade ............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Smith & Wesson ................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

SOG ..................................22 for flat grinds and 18 - 20 for hollow

grinds; see website for specific edge configuration.......www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433

Spyderco...........................20 ................................................................................www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770

Uncle Henry ......................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Style of Knife Brand Degrees Contact

Per Side Information

Everyday Pocket Al Mar ..............................20 ................................................................................www.almarknives.com; [phone]

Knives/Multi-Tools Benchmade .......................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427

Blade-Tech .......................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.blade-tech.com; [phone]

Boker USA .........................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.boker.de/us; 1-800-835-6433

Browning ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.browning.com; 800-333-3288

Buck .................................13 - 16 .........................................................................www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825

Camillus ............................23 ................................................................................www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467

Case .................................19 - 22 .........................................................................www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350

Cold Steel .........................23 - 25 .........................................................................www.coldsteel.com; [phone]

Columbia River (CRKT) ......17 - 22.5 (depending on designer)

Contact CRKT for specific angle ....................................www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015

Frost .................................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.frostcutlery.com; [phone]

Gerber...............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161

KA-BAR .............................Listed on their website on a per

knife basis, but generally 15 .........................................www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130

Kershaw............................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.kershawknives.com; [phone]

Knives of Alaska ................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366

Old Timer ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Outdoor Edge ....................20 ................................................................................www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343

Remington ........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700

Schrade ............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Smith & Wesson ................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

SOG ..................................22 for flat grinds and 18 - 20 for hollow

grinds; see website for specific edge configuration.......www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433

Spyderco...........................20 ................................................................................www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770

Uncle Henry ......................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

Victorinox ..........................15 - 20; Contact Victorinox for specific angle................www.victorinox.com; 1-800-442-2706

Winchester ........................Unknown; Suggest using Smith’s recommended

angle for knife type ......................................................Unknown

Hunting/Outdoor Al Mar ..............................20 ................................................................................www.almarknives.com; [phone]

Fixed Blade Benchmade .......................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427

Blade-Tech .......................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.blade-tech.com; [phone]

Boker USA .........................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.boker.de/us; 1-800-835-6433

Browning ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.browning.com; 800-333-3288

Buck .................................13 - 16 .........................................................................www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825

Camillus ............................23 ................................................................................www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467

Case .................................19 - 22 .........................................................................www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350

Cold Steel .........................23 - 25 .........................................................................www.coldsteel.com; [phone]

Columbia River (CRKT) ......17 - 22.5 (depending on designer)

Contact CRKT for specific angle ....................................www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015

Frost .................................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.frostcutlery.com; [phone]

SPORTING GOODS/OUTDOORS

Style of Knife Brand Degrees Contact

Per Side Information

Hunting/Outdoor

Fixed Blade (cont.)

Winchester ........................Unknown; Suggest using Smith’s

recommended angle for knife type ...............................Unknown

Fillet Knives All Brands .........................15 - 16 .........................................................................Contact manufacturer for specific angle

Tactical Knives Al Mar ..............................20 ................................................................................www.almarknives.com; [phone]

Benchmade .......................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427

Blade-Tech .......................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.blade-tech.com; [phone]

Browning ..........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.browning.com; 800-333-3288

Buck .................................13 - 16 .........................................................................www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825

Camillus ............................23 ................................................................................www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467

Cold Steel .........................23 - 25 .........................................................................www.coldsteel.com; [phone]

Columbia River (CRKT) ......17 - 22.5 (depending on designer)

Contact CRKT for specific angle ....................................www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015

Frost .................................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.frostcutlery.com; [phone]

Gerber...............................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161

KA-BAR .............................Listed on their website on a per knife basis,

but generally 15 for folders and 20 for fixed blades ......www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130

Kershaw............................20 - 22 .........................................................................www.kershawknives.com; [phone]

Mil-Tac .............................Generally 25 for Folders and 30 for Fixed Blades ..........www.mil-tac.com; 214-455-3137

Remington ........................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700

Smith & Wesson ................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254

SOG ..................................22 for flat grinds and 18 - 20 for hollow grinds;

see website for specific edge configuration ..................www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433

Spyderco...........................20 ................................................................................www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770

Surefire ..................................................................................................................www.surefire.com; 800-828-8809

Custom Knives A.G. Russell.......................15 ................................................................................www.agrussell.com; 800-255-9034

Chris Reeves .....................18 - 20 .........................................................................www.chrisreeve.com; 208-375-0367

Randall Knives ..................Contact manufacturer ...................................................www.randallknives.com; 407-855-8075

William Henry ....................17 - 22 .........................................................................www.williamhenrystudio.com; 888.563.4500

Style of Knife Brand Degrees Contact

Per Side Information

Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener

Congratulations on your purchase of “the World’s Most Advanced” electric knife sharpener.
Smith’s is proud to introduce the first adjustable electric knife sharpener which features
diamond and ceramic adjustable interlocking wheels offering both coarse and fine
sharpening for both sides of the knife at the same time. The fact that this knife sharpener
allows the user to adjust the angle of grind ensures its versatility for sharpening a vast array
of knives. Both sets of wheels adjust to the appropriate finishing angle for the knife being
sharpened. This allows you to sharpen everything from thin Asian style kitchen knives to
wider tactical style knives at the same angles originally produced by their manufacturer. The
diamond wheels in the coarse slot sharpen both sides of dull and damaged knives while the
ceramic wheels polish and hone both sides of the knife without removing much metal and
prolonging the life of the knife. The product also offers a manual sharpening slot designed
to sharpen serrated style knives.

Traditional electric knife sharpeners work in a combination of numerous steps and only
sharpen one side of the knife at a time. They can often scratch and damage the knife blade.
The Adjustable Edge Pro delivers fast and precise sharpening of both sides of your knife
blade at the same time with the interlocking diamond and ceramic wheels thus reducing
the amount of time needed to sharpen your knife when compared to sharpening one side of
the blade at a time. Also unlike other electric knife sharpeners these wheels will not damage
or detemper the blade. If used properly, the interlocking wheels will not only sharpen the
cutting edge to factory quality, but will also reduce the amount of metal removed from your
blade and extend the life of your knife.

Your Adjustable Edge Pro knife sharpener will sharpen knives of alloy, carbon or
stainless steel. It is designed to sharpen any style straight edge knife blade with a flat
or hollow grind on both sides of the blade. IT WILL NOT SHARPEN CERAMIC BLADES,
CURVED BLADES, OR BLADES WITH A GRIND ON JUST ONE SIDE OF THE BLADE.

Listed on the following pages are unique features that set this sharpener apart from other
electric knife sharpeners and detailed instructions for each type of knife you are sharpening.

Please read each section thoroughly before using this sharpener.

Interlocking Diamond
and Ceramic Wheels

Sharpen Both Sides of

Blade at the Same Time

Coarse Slot

Interlocking Diamond Wheels

Soft touch hand grip

for added safety

Oversized

Power Button

Manual Serrated Blade

Sharpening Slot

Fine Slot

Interlocking Ceramic Wheels

Non-Slip Rubber Feet for Stability

NOTE: Angle, as used in these instructions, refers to the angle at the cutting edge. If your knife brand is not listed, please contact the knife manufacturer for

specific angles. You may also just use a Common Sharpening Angle for your style of knife. See common sharpening angles by style of knife listed below.

Information source for Housewares angles - Based on third party information. Information source for Sporting Goods/Hardware angles - Verbal

communication with manufacturer representative and/or manufacturer’s website.

Common Sharpening Angles:

Pocket Knives .....................................................20 degrees per side

Hunting Knives ....................................................22 degrees per side

Euro/American Kitchen Knives ............................20 degrees per side

Asian Edge Kitchen Knives ..................................16 degrees per side

Fillet Knives ........................................................16 degrees per side

Tactical Knives....................................................23 degrees per side

Custom Knives ....................................................Varies by Designer

Use this space to add knives/angles not listed on this chart.

Sharpening Slot Selection

The Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife sharpener offers two stages of
sharpening, Coarse and Fine. Both sharpening slots feature interlocking
wheels. The Coarse slot offers interlocking diamond wheels that are very
aggressive. For this reason Smith’s recommends only using this slot
on damaged and extremely dull knives. The Fine Ceramic interlocking
wheels should be used for finishing and polishing the cutting edge to razor sharpness after
sharpening in the coarse diamond slot or for maintaining an already sharp blade that just
needs a quick touch up. Start the sharpening process in the coarse diamond slot then
move to the ceramic fine slot if you are sharpening a very dull or slightly
damaged blade to razor sharpness. If your blade is somewhat dull and
just needs a quick touch up to get it sharp or if it is already sharp and
you want to make sure it doesn’t go dull, just use the ceramic fine slot by
itself to achieve razor sharpness.

Angle Adjustment

Matching the sharpening angle of the knife to its original factory angle has never been easier.
Simply turn the Angle Adjust knob located on the top of the product to match the angle
published by the manufacturer of your knife. If you are not certain of the angle, refer back to
the basic suggested angles for the style of knife. Both sets of wheels in the Coarse and Fine
slot will move simultaneously ensuring precision adjustment to achieve a razor sharp edge.

Interlocking Wheel Technology

Unlike other electric sharpeners that only sharpen one side of the blade at a time, Interlocking
Diamond Wheels and Interlocking Ceramic wheels sharpen both sides of
your knife at the same time with each pass through the sharpening slots.
This reduces the amount of time needed to sharpen your knife, leaves no
micro-burrs on the final edge, and assures equal sharpening of both sides
of the knife edge.

Sharpening Angle Selection

You can use the interlocking wheels to sharpen or maintain any straight edge
knife blade with a flat or hollow grind on both sides of the blade. Most knife
manufacturers will publish specific sharpening angles to their brand and style
of knife. If either the manufacturer or the style are unknown, simply follow the
printed guide on the angle adjust knob or refer to the “Common Sharpening
Angles” published on prior pages of this manual. If you select one of these
“common sharpening” angles, even if it is not the exact original angle, the
result will still be an incredibly sharp edge on your knife blade.

Diamond Interlocking Wheels (coarse sharpening slot)

The diamond sharpening wheels used in your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric
Knife Sharpener are coated with “micron-sized” monocrystalline diamonds.
These diamonds are specially selected for their unique cutting performance and are applied
to the surface of the wheels by a highly technical process that guarantees longer wheel life,

40°

20°

uniform cutting, and minimal heat build up. Our wheels are manufactured in the United States
according to strict tolerances in order to ensure the same high quality and performance of each
and every wheel that we use. This protects your blade from getting damaged or de-tempered
when using this sharpener.

NOTE: Diamond Break-In Period – The initial aggressive cutting speed of the Diamond

Sharpening Wheels will slow with use. At the same time, the abrasive finish will improve. Do not
be confused by this break in process because it is normal and should be expected. The diamond
wheels are breaking in, NOT wearing out.

Ceramic Interlocking Wheels (Fine Sharpening Slot)

The Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener comes with extra-fine ceramic wheels which
provide superior edge producing capabilities while removing minimal material from your knife
edge.

Soft Grip and Non-Slip Feet
Provides secure and stable sharpening conditions on all types of surfaces.

Manual Serrated Edge Sharpening Slot (SERRATED)

The characteristic scallops of a serrated blade are usually only ground on one side of the
knife blade. For this reason, it is not recommended that serrated blades be sharpened
using the Interlocking Ceramic Wheels in the electric sharpening slot. These wheels are
designed to sharpen both sides of any blade at the same time. For proper sharpening of
your serrated blade, Smith’s strongly recommends manual sharpening in the serrated
edge sharpening slot as the preferred way to lightly hone a serrated edge. This sharpening
slot has triangular shaped ceramic stones that are designed to follow the shape of your
serrations and ensure proper and consistent sharpening for all types of serrations.

SHARPENER MAINTENANCE AND CARE GUIDE

Follow these easy tips and instructions to keep your Smith’s electric knife sharpener in prime
condition for years to come:

DOs

• Read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before using the sharpener.

• Clean all dirt and food from knives before sharpening.

• Always hold knife perpendicular to the tabletop so knife contacts both wheels equally.

• Always place unit on sturdy flat surface.

• Hold knife securely but comfortably in your hand.

• Always pull the knife blade through the wheels at the recommended speed.

• Use light downward pressure to establish contact with the wheels.

• Handle sharpened knives with care since they will be sharper than you expect.

• Unplug sharpener when not in use and when cleaning.

• For questions or assistance, call Customer Service at [phone] or
visit our website at www.smithsedge.com.

Sharpening Extremely Dull or Damaged Asian Style Kitchen Knife, Traditional Euro/
American Kitchen Knife, Pocket Knife, Hunting/Outdoors Knife, Fillet Knife, Tactical
Knife, or Custom Knife with a Flat or Hollow Grind on Both Sides of the blade. (USE
BOTH the COARSE/DIAMOND and FINE/CERAMIC SLOTS)
Step 1. Turn angle adjust knob to 10° to reset wheel adjustment

mechanism, then turn to the sharpening angle desired for your style and
brand of knife. Use the charts provided in this manual to find the original
factory angle for your brand of knife. If the original manufacturer’s angle is
unknown we suggest using the common sharpening angle marked on the
angle adjust knob or listed in the knife angle charts provided.
Step 2. Turn the power on and insert blade into the Coarse/Diamond electric sharpening
slot. (Fig. 1)
Step 3. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels.
When your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself, pull
through slot from heel to tip (never back and forth) using VERY light
downward pressure on the blade. The weight of the blade is really
enough downward pressure when pulling the blade through the slot.
No added pressure is needed. Use a smooth consistent stroke to
pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed of 1 second per
1 inch. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle near the
end to sharpen all the way out to the tip. (Fig. 2) Repeat 10-12
times but depending on the damage to the blade it could take up
to 15 or more pulls to re-sharpen the edge. NOTE: Knives made of
extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through the slot
when sharpening the edge.

To Finish And Polish The Edge

There is no need to adjust the angle again. Both sharpening slots automatically adjust at the
same time. If you have turned the knob for any reason though you will need to reset to the
correct angle. Again if the manufacturer’s angle is unknown we suggest using the standard
Asian angle.
Step 4. Lower the blade into the Fine Ceramic slot to make contact with interlocking wheels.
When your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself, pull through slot from heel to
tip (never back and forth) using VERY light downward pressure on the blade. The weight of
the blade is really enough downward pressure when pulling the blade through the slot. No
added pressure is needed. Use a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through
the slot at a speed of 1 second per 1 inch. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle
near the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip. Repeat a minimum of 10 - 12 times.
NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through the slot
when sharpening the edge.
Step 5. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a fruit or vegetable.

DON’Ts

• Do not use to sharpen ceramic, curved, or single-bevel blades.

• Never use lubricants on the wheels.

• This sharpener is designed to sharpen knives. Do not try to sharpen any other
types of blades on this sharpener.

• Never test sharpness with fingers.

• Do not use sharpener for other than intended use.

• Never insert the tip of the knife into the wheels or damage to the knife will occur.

• Never use the sharpener if cord is damaged.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not use excessive force when sharpening your knife.

• Not recommended for use by children

• Any cosmetic or mechanical changes to the product will void the warranty. Sharpener has
a built in motor thermostat as a safety feature. It protects sharpener from overheating if
left on accidentally for a long period or is being used improperly.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read all IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

thoroughly before using this product.

NOTE: The first time you set the angle or anytime the degree of angle is changed you must
turn the dial to 10 degrees (far right) to reset the wheel’s adjustment mechanism before
turning to the desired sharpening angle. This will ensure a more precise angle on the cutting
edge.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

European / American style

knives average between 12°

to 20° on each side.

Double beveled Asian Style

Knives average between 11°

to 17° on each side.

32°

16°

40°

20°

35°

17.5°

40°

20°

Hunting knives average

between 18 to 25

on each side.

Folding knives average between

17 to 25 on each side.

40°

20°

40°

20°

Fillet knives average

between 15 to 16

on each side.

Tactical knives average

between 17 to 30

on each side.

40°

20°

32°

16°

40°

20°

35°

17.5°

If additional sharpening is needed repeat process until sharp but make sure to clean your
knife before continuing. If sharp, turn off power to the machine.

Light Honing of a Asian Style Kitchen Knife, Traditional Euro/American Kitchen Knife,
Pocket Knife, Hunting/Outdoors Knife, Fillet Knife, Tactical Knife, or Custom Knife with

a Flat or Hollow Grind on Both Sides of the blade. (USE FINE CERAMIC SLOT ONLY)
Step 1. Turn angle adjust knob to 10° to reset wheel adjustment mechanism, then turn to the

sharpening angle desired. Use the charts provided in this manual to find the original factory
angle for your style and brand of knife. If the original manufacturer’s angle is unknown we
suggest using the common sharpening angle angle marked on the angle adjust knob or
listed in the knife angle charts provided.

Step 2. Turn the power on and insert blade into the electric sharpening slot.
Step 3. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels. (Fig. 3) When your blade

contacts the wheels and self aligns itself, pull through slot from heel to tip (never back and
forth) using VERY light downward pressure on the blade. The weight of the blade is really
enough downward pressure when pulling the blade through the slot. No added pressure is
needed. Use a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed of
1 second per 1 inch. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle near the end to sharpen
all the way out to the tip. (Fig. 4) Repeat a minimum of 10-12 times.
NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through the slot
when sharpening the edge.
Step 4. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a fruit or vegetable.
If additional sharpening is needed repeat process until sharp but make sure to clean your
knife before continuing. If not turn off power to the machine.

Adjusting to a larger or smaller size angle than originally on the knife. Always start by
turning the knob to 10°, then turn the knob to the correct angle.

If you choose to take a knife with a wider angle such as 20º or more per side (40º combined)
and sharpen it at a thinner angle keep in mind you will be changing
the angle drastically from its original factory edge and will require
extra pulls through the diamond wheels, which could be as many as
20 or more additional pulls. This will remove quite a bit of metal. If
you wish to take a thinner angled knife such as 16º per side and want
to make its angle wider, this is possible and it will only take a few
pulls through the diamond wheels. ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THIS WILL
CHANGE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY ANGLE. IF YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE A FACTORY EDGE, ONLY
SHARPEN THE KNIFE TO THE FACTORY PROVIDED ANGLE. IF THAT ANGLE IS UNKNOWN
SMITH’S SUGGESTS USING COMMON SHARPENING ANGLES AS INDICATED ON THE ANGLE
ADJUST KNOB OR LISTED IN THE KNIFE ANGLE CHARTS PROVIDED.

Fig. 5

Sharpening Serrated Knives

Step 1. Open serrated blade sharpener on side of housing.
Step 2. Pull the serrated portion of your knife blade through SERRATED

sharpening slot 8-10 times using light downward pressure. Allow the knife
blade to rise and fall as the serrated portion of your blade is pulled through
the crossed ceramic stones.

NOTE: Never place a serrated blade into the interlocking wheels!
Step 3. Check the sharpness of your serrations. If additional sharpening is needed, repeat process

until sharp. If not, close the serrated sharpener back into the housing.

CAUTION:

• Always sharpen your knife blade from the heel to the tip of the blade.

• Never insert the tip of the knife blade into the sharpening slot first, or
push your knife blade through the sharpening slot. This could damage the
knife sharpener and/or your knife. (Fig. 5)

• In order to get the best results and to reduce excessive diamond or
ceramic wheel wear, it is important that you keep the proper orientation of the knife blade to the
wheels. Always keep the knife blade perpendicular to the counter top, so that the blade contacts
both wheels equally.

• Due to some handle designs, you may not be able to sharpen the entire length of the blade
using the electric sharpening wheel. In these limited cases, Smith’s recommends using a manual
sharpener to sharpen these small areas of your blade.

• The speed at which you pull the blade through the sharpening slots will determine the amount
of metal removed from the edge of the knife by the diamond interlocking wheels in the coarse
slot. A very slow pass will remove more metal than a
quick pass. When drawing the blade through the slots,
allow approximately one second for each one inch of
blade. For example, if sharpening a knife with a 6 inch
blade, you should take approximately six seconds for
each pass.

• DO NOT TRY TO TURN THE ANGLE ADJUST KNOB
PAST THE STOPS IN EITHER DIRECTION. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE KNOB MAKING
THE UNIT INOPERABLE.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom: Sharpener stops running while in use
Cause: Sharpener has a built in motor thermostat as a safety feature. It protects sharpener

from overheating if left on accidentally for a long period or is being used improperly.
Solution: If the thermostat shuts down the motor, unplug the sharpener and wait about one
hour for the motor to cool down, and the sharpener will restart. If motor still will not re-start,
contact Customer Service at 800-221-4156 or via our website, www.smithsedge.com

Symptom: Diamond Wheels stop removing metal.
Cause: Diamond Break-In Period – The initial aggressive cutting speed of the Diamond

Sharpening Wheels will slow with use. At the same time, the abrasive finish will improve. Do
not be confused by this break in process because it is normal and should be expected. The
diamond wheels are breaking in, NOT wearing out.
Solution: If after extended periods of use you feel like the diamond coated wheels have
completely lost their aggressive cutting ability, the diamond wheels can be replaced.
For replacement wheels, call Customer Service at [phone] or visit our website at
www.smithsedge.com for contact information.

Symptom: The sharpener will not start when initially plugged into electrical socket.
Cause: Sharpener or electrical cord could be damaged or malfunctioning.
Solution: Contact Customer Service at [phone] or visit our website at

www.smithsedge.com for contact information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How often should I sharpen my knives?

All fine edge cutlery requires maintenance and sharpening. A sharp knife can easily be maintained
by adhering to a few basic rules. Cut only on soft surfaces such as wood or poly boards. Hard
surfaces like glass, granite, stainless steel, acrylic, or laminate counter tops will dull knives
immediately on contact. Always avoid cutting frozen food, slicing into bones, or using a knife
to pry things open. These uses may result in severely dulling, bending, or breaking your knife.
Sharpen your knife before each use if you want to maintain a razor sharp edge. After extensive
use, if you have honed the knife blade and it no longer slices food with ease, use the COARSE and
FINE sharpening slots to put a new razor sharp edge on your blade.

How can I tell if my knife is sharp?

Use it to cut paper or slice food. If the knife does not cut smoothly, it needs additional sharpening.

My knife is not sharp and I’ve gone through the whole knife sharpening process. What am
I doing wrong?

Although unusual, there are times when you have to repeat both sharpening stages more
than once or make more passes through the sharpening slots. This may occur during the first
sharpening of a knife or if a knife was sharpened incorrectly by another process. It may also
occur when sharpening blades made of tempered steel, which are extremely hard, such as some
hunting knives.

You can use the Adjustable Edge Pro electric knife sharpener to sharpen these type of knives,
but you may have to repeat the process several times or make numerous passes through the
sharpening slots (in excess of 10 times or more for extreme cases). This extended process will
only be necessary the first time you use the sharpener for this type of blade. Thereafter, you will
be able to sharpen the blade following the normal sharpening procedures.

Sometimes the sharpening wheel stalls when I am drawing the knife through the blade guides.
What causes this?

The knife sharpener is designed so that very little effort is needed to draw the blade through the
sharpening slots. If excessive downward pressure is applied to the knife as it is being pulled
through the sharpening slots, the sharpening wheel may stall.

How do I get an even edge on my blade?

It is important that you keep the proper orientation of the knife blade to the wheels. Always keep
the knife blade perpendicular to the counter top and in the center of the sharpening slot, so that
the blade contacts both diamond wheels equally. Make sure the blade does not touch either side
of the sharpening slot. It should be straight up and down in the center of the sharpening slot at all
times. Always sharpen from heel to tip, never back and forth. Remember to lift up slightly on the
handle as the curved portion of the blade is drawn through the sharpening slots.

Occasionally I see sparks when sharpening my knives. What causes this?

At a professional knife sharpening service, certain blades with high carbon content (usually higher
quality knives) sometimes will spark or produce a stream of sparks when they come in contact
with the sharpening wheel. Your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener uses the same type
of sharpening wheel that the professionals use. Therefore, you can expect to see similar sparking
when you sharpen blades with high carbon content. This is normal.

My sharpener produces a loud vibrating sound. Why is this?

Your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener uses rapidly rotating diamond sharpening
wheels to sharpen knives. Because of the speed of rotation, a vibrating sound may be heard.
This is normal and to be expected. If the noise or vibration becomes excessive, Contact Customer
Service at [phone] or visit our website at www.smithsedge.com for contact information.

Are there any tolerances for the angles per side when sharpening?

Generally, there can be a minimum average of + or - 1 degree per side difference in the
sharpening angle. This follows closely to what is generally accepted by the knife manufacturers
for the initial sharpening process.

Maintenance

There is little maintenance required with your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric Knife Sharpener.
To clean the exterior housing, simply unplug from the electrical outlet and clean with a soft,
damp cloth.

• Do not use powdered abrasive cleaners to clean sharpener

• Do not rinse, immerse, or flush the sharpener with water

• Do not use any lubricant or water on the abrasive wheels

Periodically, use a small, nylon brush to scrub the surface of the ceramic stones in the manual
serrated sharpening slot with kitchen cleansing powder and water.

Ceramic Wheels Maintenance

The ceramic wheels will need to be cleaned twice annually, or more often
if you sharpen regularly, to remove the buildup of the metal particles from
the surface of the wheels. If you don’t clean the wheels, their cutting
capabilities diminish. Use only the cleaning brush provided to clean the
ceramic wheels.

Step 1. Dampen the felt portion of the brush slightly. Squeeze excess water from the brush
before running it through the machine. DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO DRIP INTO THE MACHINE.

Step 2. Turn on the machine and run the brush through the interlocking wheels in the
same manner as you do a knife blade. Apply very light pressure when pulling the felt brush
through the slot and pull the brush through slowly. The white felt should be black when it
comes out of the slot and the interlocking wheels will be white again.

Step 3. Repeat if necessary. NOTE: The felt on the brush is only usable for one cleaning.
Replacement felt can be purchased from Smith’s. Contact Customer Service at 800-221­4156 or www.smithsedge.com.

Replacement of Interlocking Diamond Wheels

To replace the diamond sharpening wheels, you must return your Adjustable Edge Pro Electric
Knife Sharpener to Smith’s. To obtain a return authorization, please call our Customer Service
Department at [phone], or visit our website, www.smithsedge.com, for additional
contact information. All returns submitted without return authorization must be accompanied
by current shipping address, telephone contact number, and a brief description of the problem
or damage. Send your sharpener to:

Smith’s
CS Department 50281
747 Mid-America Boulevard
Hot Springs, AR 71913

PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS FOR DIAMOND WHEEL REPLACEMENT.

About Smith’s

®

The Smith’s® brand offers consumers high performance edge sharpeners for the
most discerning tastes. Synonymous with exceptional value, Smith’s is a brand
marketed towards the retail market. Founded in 1886 in Hot Springs, Arkansas
and widely regarded as a world leader for sharpening tools, Smith’s® lays
claim to the design and manufacture of the broadest line of knife and scissors
sharpeners currently available. The company has over 125 years of experience
providing innovative edge related products for the Housewares, Sporting Goods
and Hardware markets.

THREE YEAR LIMITED USE

MODEL 50281

WARRANTY

For warranty registration, visit our website,

www.smithsedge.com/warrantyinformation, or complete the owner registration

card on the following page, detach, and mail to:

Smith’s • 747 Mid-America Boulevard • Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913-8414 USA

OWNER REGISTRATION CARD MODEL 50263

This Smith’s sharpener is guaranteed against defective material or workmanship
for a period of three (3) full years from the date of purchase if the product is used
for non-industrial or non-commercial purposes only. Smith’s or its distributors will
repair or replace, at our option, any product or part that is defective in material or
workmanship without charge if the product is returned to us within the three (3)
year warranty period. The limited warranty DOES NOT cover replacement of
ceramic wheels or ceramic stones necessitated by use of the product or product
damage resulting from misuse. For warranty repairs, return the complete
product, postage prepaid, directly to the address shown below. Be sure to
include a copy of your sales slip to establish warranty eligibility.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE. SMITH’S AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some countries do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from country
to country.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO NON-INDUSTRIAL OR NON-COMMERICAL USE.
KEEP ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.

Mailing address must be on the outside

and confidential information folded inside

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