{"product_id":"wicked-edge-venture-kan-15","title":"Wicked Edge Venture Sharpener — KAN 15° Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your KAN knives sharp without a learning curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Wicked Edge Venture, set up the way KAN knives are actually ground: \u003cstrong\u003e15° per side\u003c\/strong\u003e. The included precision guide locks the angle so you are not freehanding on a stone or chewing up the edge with a pull-through sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact at about 4 oz and made in the USA, the Venture includes a dual-sided 500-grit diamond stone and ceramic hone, a leather strop, and the \u003cstrong\u003e15° precision knife guide already installed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The guide stores in the handle. The sharpener is covered by Wicked Edge’s 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKAN angle guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the included \u003cstrong\u003e15° guide\u003c\/strong\u003e for KAN’s straight-edge chef, santoku, paring, utility, and slicer knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost all KAN knives are 15° double bevel. \u003cstrong\u003eBoning knives and steak knives are the exceptions at 20°\u003c\/strong\u003e; add the optional 20° guide for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Venture is for V-bevel edges and is not designed to restore serrations on a bread knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional diamond stones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100\/200:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive repair or reprofiling for a chipped or very dull edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800\/1000:\u003c\/strong\u003e the first useful upgrade for refining the edge after the included 500 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1500\/2200:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-fine polishing when you want to take the finish further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra stones are optional—the included 500-grit diamond, ceramic hone, and strop are enough to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use the Venture as a pull-through. Follow the belly of the knife with light pressure and keep the same angle on every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat angle is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15° per side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about KAN boning and steak knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd the separate 20° guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e500-grit diamond stone, ceramic hone, leather strop, and the installed 15° guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage Damascus or VG-10?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot when used with light pressure at the correct angle. Avoid pull-through sharpeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wicked Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48051538722979,"sku":"WE20-15","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1033\/3347\/files\/venture-hero.jpg?v=1787856893","url":"https:\/\/kankitchen.com\/products\/wicked-edge-venture-kan-15","provider":"KAN Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}