Taylor's Eye Witness SureSharp Precision 1200 User manual

Sharpening standard European steel knife blades
Stage 1: Re-edging
You will notice that each numbered stage includes two slots. The left-most slot of each stage sharpens
the right side of the blade edge and vice versa.
To begin sharpening, turn on the power and pull the blade through the left-most slot, starting with the
heel of the blade. Keep the face of the blade flat against the outside surface of each slot at all times,
to ensure that a consistent grind angle is maintained. Pull the knife fully through the slot in a smooth
steady motion, allowing around 5 seconds per pull for a 15cm / 6” blade.
Caution - Use a pulling motion only. Never attempt to push the knife through the sharpener.
Repeat using the next slot for a symmetrical grind profile, remembering to keep the blade flat against the
outside wall ofthe slot.
Sharpening a particularly blunt knife will require up to 20 pull pairs through the stage 1 sharpener to
restore the edge profile, but in most cases 5-10 pulls will be sucient.
For best results, you want to achieve a burr along the edge of the blade before proceeding to the next
stage of the sharpening process. You can feel for this burr by gently running your thumb over the edge of
the blade, feeling for a slight ridge at the very edge. (Pull your thumb perpendicularto the edge - do not
move yourthumb along the edge). The opposite edge will feel smooth in comparison. If you cannot feel
this burr, continue sharpening using stage 1 a few more times.
Stage 2: Honing
The second stage of the sharpener comprises a finer 600 grit diamond abrasive wheel. This acts to
smooth out (or “hone”) the edge profile formed by the coarser stage 1 abrasive wheels.This stage is ideal
for regular maintenance of already-sharpened knives.
Use the same method as for stage 1 before proceeding to the final polishing stage.
Stage 3: Polishing
Polishing - or “stropping” - burnishes the edge and acts to straighten any kinks left by the previous stages
for smoother cutting performance and longer-lasting sharpness. Allow around 3 seconds per pull of a
15cm / 6” blade. 5 pull pairs through the polishing stage is sucient for most knives, but feel free to
continue polishing to achieve an extremely smooth, sharp edge.
Thank you for choosing this Taylor’s Eye Witness SureSharp 1200 knife sharpener. Please read the
instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation ofthis product.
Save this manual forfuture reference.
1. Incorrect operation can cause injury. Supervision is required when used by or near children or the
infirm.
2. For household use only.
3. Do not immerse the appliance in water or store near sources of moisture.
4. Disconnect the sharpenerfrom the power supply when not in use.
5. This sharpener is designed only for sharpening home kitchen knives and sports knives.
Attempting to sharpen other items may lead to irreparable damage to the appliance.
6. Use suitable eye protection when sharpening ceramic knives.
Operating instructions
The first two sharpening stages of the SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener include 100% diamond
abrasives to re-shape the blade edge to factory-fresh condition, while the third stage 1200-grit ceramic
stropping disc gently polishes and smooths the edge to for long-lasting astounding sharpness.
Before use, we strongly recommend that knives are cleaned thoroughly before sharpening. This helps to
prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the abrasive discs which can aect their performance.
SureSharp
™
Sharpening specialist knives
Cleavers & butcher’s knives
You might find it beneficial to leave a microserration on the blade edge for some tasks such as preparing
raw meat. In this case you can skip stage 2 from your sharpening regime.
Filleting knives
Conversely, a filleting knife benefits from having a super-smooth cutting edge. Skip stage 1 and start the
process with stage 2, checking for a burr before proceeding to the polishing stage.
Serrated knives
While serrated blades cannot easily be restored to factory condition, dull serrated blades of all types can
be improved using the stage 3 polishing wheel.
Ceramic knives
The SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener is ideal for sharpening ceramic knives, but avoid using the
stage 3 polishing wheel. Doing so can reduce the performance ofthe polishing wheel and reduce its
working life.
You won’t be able to feel a burr like you will when sharpening steel knives. Just be sure to use the same
number of left & right pull strokes to maintain a symmetrical edge profile.
Due to the inherently brittle structure of ceramic blades, please wear suitable eye protection while
sharpening.
Asymmetrical Japanese knives
Traditional-styleJapanese knives will typically have a broad single bevel on one face of the blade, while
the opposite face will appear flat. To sharpen this type of knife, you first need to establish whether it is a
right- or left-handed blade. If, when holding the knife as if to cut, the broad bevel is facing the right, then
this is a right-handed blade.
To sharpen a right-handed knife - use only the LEFT SLOT of stage 2 to begin with. You only want to grind
the bevelled side of the blade.
Start with 15-20 pulls before checking forthe presence of a burr along the ‘flat’ side of the blade.
Continue with this step until a burr is formed along the entire edge, then proceed to the polishing stage.
Make a few pulls through the left slot ofthe stage 3 polishing wheel, followed by 1 pull in the right slot.
Finish with a faster sweep through both polishing slots for best results.
Cleaning
Remove and clean the dust tray periodically.
The body of the sharpener can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Please note that occurence of scratches
in the plastic body around the sharpener slots is perfectly normal.
Precision 1200
Electric Knife Sharpener
User Manual

Sharpening standard European steel knife blades
Stage 1: Re-edging
You will notice that each numbered stage includes two slots. The left-most slot of each stage sharpens
the right side of the blade edge and vice versa.
To begin sharpening, turn on the power and pull the blade through the left-most slot, starting with the
heel of the blade. Keep the face of the blade flat against the outside surface of each slot at all times,
to ensure that a consistent grind angle is maintained. Pull the knife fully through the slot in a smooth
steady motion, allowing around 5 seconds per pull for a 15cm / 6” blade.
Caution - Use a pulling motion only. Never attempt to push the knife through the sharpener.
Repeat using the next slot for a symmetrical grind profile, remembering to keep the blade flat against the
outside wall ofthe slot.
Sharpening a particularly blunt knife will require up to 20 pull pairs through the stage 1 sharpener to
restore the edge profile, but in most cases 5-10 pulls will be sucient.
For best results, you want to achieve a burr along the edge of the blade before proceeding to the next
stage of the sharpening process. You can feel for this burr by gently running your thumb over the edge of
the blade, feeling for a slight ridge at the very edge. (Pull your thumb perpendicularto the edge - do not
move yourthumb along the edge). The opposite edge will feel smooth in comparison. If you cannot feel
this burr, continue sharpening using stage 1 a few more times.
Stage 2: Honing
The second stage of the sharpener comprises a finer 600 grit diamond abrasive wheel. This acts to
smooth out (or “hone”) the edge profile formed by the coarser stage 1 abrasive wheels.This stage is ideal
for regular maintenance of already-sharpened knives.
Use the same method as for stage 1 before proceeding to the final polishing stage.
Stage 3: Polishing
Polishing - or “stropping” - burnishes the edge and acts to straighten any kinks left by the previous stages
for smoother cutting performance and longer-lasting sharpness. Allow around 3 seconds per pull of a
15cm / 6” blade. 5 pull pairs through the polishing stage is sucient for most knives, but feel free to
continue polishing to achieve an extremely smooth, sharp edge.
Thank you for choosing this Taylor’s Eye Witness SureSharp 1200 knife sharpener. Please read the
instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation ofthis product.
Save this manual forfuture reference.
1. Incorrect operation can cause injury. Supervision is required when used by or near children or the
infirm.
2. For household use only.
3. Do not immerse the appliance in water or store near sources of moisture.
4. Disconnect the sharpenerfrom the power supply when not in use.
5. This sharpener is designed only for sharpening home kitchen knives and sports knives.
Attempting to sharpen other items may lead to irreparable damage to the appliance.
6. Use suitable eye protection when sharpening ceramic knives.
Operating instructions
The first two sharpening stages of the SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener include 100% diamond
abrasives to re-shape the blade edge to factory-fresh condition, while the third stage 1200-grit ceramic
stropping disc gently polishes and smooths the edge to for long-lasting astounding sharpness.
Before use, we strongly recommend that knives are cleaned thoroughly before sharpening. This helps to
prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the abrasive discs which can aect their performance.
Stage 1
Re-edging
360 Grit
Synthetic
Diamond
Power
Switch
Stage 2
Honing
600 Grit
Synthetic
Diamond
Stage 3
Polishing
1200 Grit
Ceramic
Sharpening specialist knives
Cleavers & butcher’s knives
You might find it beneficial to leave a microserration on the blade edge for some tasks such as preparing
raw meat. In this case you can skip stage 2 from your sharpening regime.
Filleting knives
Conversely, a filleting knife benefits from having a super-smooth cutting edge. Skip stage 1 and start the
process with stage 2, checking for a burr before proceeding to the polishing stage.
Serrated knives
While serrated blades cannot easily be restored to factory condition, dull serrated blades of all types can
be improved using the stage 3 polishing wheel.
Ceramic knives
The SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener is ideal for sharpening ceramic knives, but avoid using the
stage 3 polishing wheel. Doing so can reduce the performance ofthe polishing wheel and reduce its
working life.
You won’t be able to feel a burr like you will when sharpening steel knives. Just be sure to use the same
number of left & right pull strokes to maintain a symmetrical edge profile.
Due to the inherently brittle structure of ceramic blades, please wear suitable eye protection while
sharpening.
Asymmetrical Japanese knives
Traditional-styleJapanese knives will typically have a broad single bevel on one face of the blade, while
the opposite face will appear flat. To sharpen this type of knife, you first need to establish whether it is a
right- or left-handed blade. If, when holding the knife as if to cut, the broad bevel is facing the right, then
this is a right-handed blade.
To sharpen a right-handed knife - use only the LEFT SLOT of stage 2 to begin with. You only want to grind
the bevelled side of the blade.
Start with 15-20 pulls before checking forthe presence of a burr along the ‘flat’ side of the blade.
Continue with this step until a burr is formed along the entire edge, then proceed to the polishing stage.
Make a few pulls through the left slot ofthe stage 3 polishing wheel, followed by 1 pull in the right slot.
Finish with a faster sweep through both polishing slots for best results.
Cleaning
Remove and clean the dust tray periodically.
The body of the sharpener can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Please note that occurence of scratches
in the plastic body around the sharpener slots is perfectly normal.

Sharpening standard European steel knife blades
Stage 1: Re-edging
You will notice that each numbered stage includes two slots. The left-most slot of each stage sharpens
the right side of the blade edge and vice versa.
To begin sharpening, turn on the power and pull the blade through the left-most slot, starting with the
heel of the blade. Keep the face of the blade flat against the outside surface of each slot at all times,
to ensure that a consistent grind angle is maintained. Pull the knife fully through the slot in a smooth
steady motion, allowing around 5 seconds per pull for a 15cm / 6” blade.
Caution - Use a pulling motion only. Never attempt to push the knife through the sharpener.
Repeat using the next slot for a symmetrical grind profile, remembering to keep the blade flat against the
outside wall ofthe slot.
Sharpening a particularly blunt knife will require up to 20 pull pairs through the stage 1 sharpener to
restore the edge profile, but in most cases 5-10 pulls will be sucient.
For best results, you want to achieve a burr along the edge of the blade before proceeding to the next
stage of the sharpening process. You can feel for this burr by gently running your thumb over the edge of
the blade, feeling for a slight ridge at the very edge. (Pull your thumb perpendicularto the edge - do not
move yourthumb along the edge). The opposite edge will feel smooth in comparison. If you cannot feel
this burr, continue sharpening using stage 1 a few more times.
Stage 2: Honing
The second stage of the sharpener comprises a finer 600 grit diamond abrasive wheel. This acts to
smooth out (or “hone”) the edge profile formed by the coarser stage 1 abrasive wheels.This stage is ideal
for regular maintenance of already-sharpened knives.
Use the same method as for stage 1 before proceeding to the final polishing stage.
Stage 3: Polishing
Polishing - or “stropping” - burnishes the edge and acts to straighten any kinks left by the previous stages
for smoother cutting performance and longer-lasting sharpness. Allow around 3 seconds per pull of a
15cm / 6” blade. 5 pull pairs through the polishing stage is sucient for most knives, but feel free to
continue polishing to achieve an extremely smooth, sharp edge.
Thank you for choosing this Taylor’s Eye Witness SureSharp 1200 knife sharpener. Please read the
instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation ofthis product.
Save this manual forfuture reference.
1. Incorrect operation can cause injury. Supervision is required when used by or near children or the
infirm.
2. For household use only.
3. Do not immerse the appliance in water or store near sources of moisture.
4. Disconnect the sharpenerfrom the power supply when not in use.
5. This sharpener is designed only for sharpening home kitchen knives and sports knives.
Attempting to sharpen other items may lead to irreparable damage to the appliance.
6. Use suitable eye protection when sharpening ceramic knives.
Operating instructions
The first two sharpening stages of the SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener include 100% diamond
abrasives to re-shape the blade edge to factory-fresh condition, while the third stage 1200-grit ceramic
stropping disc gently polishes and smooths the edge to for long-lasting astounding sharpness.
Before use, we strongly recommend that knives are cleaned thoroughly before sharpening. This helps to
prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the abrasive discs which can aect their performance.
Gently feel the blade edge to confirm the
presence of a burr before proceeding to
stages 2 & 3.
Sharpening specialist knives
Cleavers & butcher’s knives
You might find it beneficial to leave a microserration on the blade edge for some tasks such as preparing
raw meat. In this case you can skip stage 2 from your sharpening regime.
Filleting knives
Conversely, a filleting knife benefits from having a super-smooth cutting edge. Skip stage 1 and start the
process with stage 2, checking for a burr before proceeding to the polishing stage.
Serrated knives
While serrated blades cannot easily be restored to factory condition, dull serrated blades of all types can
be improved using the stage 3 polishing wheel.
Ceramic knives
The SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener is ideal for sharpening ceramic knives, but avoid using the
stage 3 polishing wheel. Doing so can reduce the performance ofthe polishing wheel and reduce its
working life.
You won’t be able to feel a burr like you will when sharpening steel knives. Just be sure to use the same
number of left & right pull strokes to maintain a symmetrical edge profile.
Due to the inherently brittle structure of ceramic blades, please wear suitable eye protection while
sharpening.
Asymmetrical Japanese knives
Traditional-styleJapanese knives will typically have a broad single bevel on one face of the blade, while
the opposite face will appear flat. To sharpen this type of knife, you first need to establish whether it is a
right- or left-handed blade. If, when holding the knife as if to cut, the broad bevel is facing the right, then
this is a right-handed blade.
To sharpen a right-handed knife - use only the LEFT SLOT of stage 2 to begin with. You only want to grind
the bevelled side of the blade.
Start with 15-20 pulls before checking forthe presence of a burr along the ‘flat’ side of the blade.
Continue with this step until a burr is formed along the entire edge, then proceed to the polishing stage.
Make a few pulls through the left slot ofthe stage 3 polishing wheel, followed by 1 pull in the right slot.
Finish with a faster sweep through both polishing slots for best results.
Cleaning
Remove and clean the dust tray periodically.
The body of the sharpener can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Please note that occurence of scratches
in the plastic body around the sharpener slots is perfectly normal.

Sharpening standard European steel knife blades
Stage 1: Re-edging
You will notice that each numbered stage includes two slots. The left-most slot of each stage sharpens
the right side of the blade edge and vice versa.
To begin sharpening, turn on the power and pull the blade through the left-most slot, starting with the
heel of the blade. Keep the face of the blade flat against the outside surface of each slot at all times,
to ensure that a consistent grind angle is maintained. Pull the knife fully through the slot in a smooth
steady motion, allowing around 5 seconds per pull for a 15cm / 6” blade.
Caution - Use a pulling motion only. Never attempt to push the knife through the sharpener.
Repeat using the next slot for a symmetrical grind profile, remembering to keep the blade flat against the
outside wall ofthe slot.
Sharpening a particularly blunt knife will require up to 20 pull pairs through the stage 1 sharpener to
restore the edge profile, but in most cases 5-10 pulls will be sucient.
For best results, you want to achieve a burr along the edge of the blade before proceeding to the next
stage of the sharpening process. You can feel for this burr by gently running your thumb over the edge of
the blade, feeling for a slight ridge at the very edge. (Pull your thumb perpendicularto the edge - do not
move yourthumb along the edge). The opposite edge will feel smooth in comparison. If you cannot feel
this burr, continue sharpening using stage 1 a few more times.
Stage 2: Honing
The second stage of the sharpener comprises a finer 600 grit diamond abrasive wheel. This acts to
smooth out (or “hone”) the edge profile formed by the coarser stage 1 abrasive wheels.This stage is ideal
for regular maintenance of already-sharpened knives.
Use the same method as for stage 1 before proceeding to the final polishing stage.
Stage 3: Polishing
Polishing - or “stropping” - burnishes the edge and acts to straighten any kinks left by the previous stages
for smoother cutting performance and longer-lasting sharpness. Allow around 3 seconds per pull of a
15cm / 6” blade. 5 pull pairs through the polishing stage is sucient for most knives, but feel free to
continue polishing to achieve an extremely smooth, sharp edge.
Thank you for choosing this Taylor’s Eye Witness SureSharp 1200 knife sharpener. Please read the
instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation ofthis product.
Save this manual forfuture reference.
1. Incorrect operation can cause injury. Supervision is required when used by or near children or the
infirm.
2. For household use only.
3. Do not immerse the appliance in water or store near sources of moisture.
4. Disconnect the sharpenerfrom the power supply when not in use.
5. This sharpener is designed only for sharpening home kitchen knives and sports knives.
Attempting to sharpen other items may lead to irreparable damage to the appliance.
6. Use suitable eye protection when sharpening ceramic knives.
Operating instructions
The first two sharpening stages of the SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener include 100% diamond
abrasives to re-shape the blade edge to factory-fresh condition, while the third stage 1200-grit ceramic
stropping disc gently polishes and smooths the edge to for long-lasting astounding sharpness.
Before use, we strongly recommend that knives are cleaned thoroughly before sharpening. This helps to
prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris on the abrasive discs which can aect their performance.
Sharpening specialist knives
Cleavers & butcher’s knives
You might find it beneficial to leave a microserration on the blade edge for some tasks such as preparing
raw meat. In this case you can skip stage 2 from your sharpening regime.
Filleting knives
Conversely, a filleting knife benefits from having a super-smooth cutting edge. Skip stage 1 and start the
process with stage 2, checking for a burr before proceeding to the polishing stage.
Serrated knives
While serrated blades cannot easily be restored to factory condition, dull serrated blades of all types can
be improved using the stage 3 polishing wheel.
Ceramic knives
The SureSharp 1200 electric knife sharpener is ideal for sharpening ceramic knives, but avoid using the
stage 3 polishing wheel. Doing so can reduce the performance ofthe polishing wheel and reduce its
working life.
You won’t be able to feel a burr like you will when sharpening steel knives. Just be sure to use the same
number of left & right pull strokes to maintain a symmetrical edge profile.
Due to the inherently brittle structure of ceramic blades, please wear suitable eye protection while
sharpening.
Asymmetrical Japanese knives
Traditional-styleJapanese knives will typically have a broad single bevel on one face of the blade, while
the opposite face will appear flat. To sharpen this type of knife, you first need to establish whether it is a
right- or left-handed blade. If, when holding the knife as if to cut, the broad bevel is facing the right, then
this is a right-handed blade.
To sharpen a right-handed knife - use only the LEFT SLOT of stage 2 to begin with. You only want to grind
the bevelled side of the blade.
Start with 15-20 pulls before checking forthe presence of a burr along the ‘flat’ side of the blade.
Continue with this step until a burr is formed along the entire edge, then proceed to the polishing stage.
Make a few pulls through the left slot ofthe stage 3 polishing wheel, followed by 1 pull in the right slot.
Finish with a faster sweep through both polishing slots for best results.
Cleaning
Remove and clean the dust tray periodically.
The body of the sharpener can be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Please note that occurence of scratches
in the plastic body around the sharpener slots is perfectly normal.
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