Sharpening Ceramic Knives

[dhoff]

About 8 months ago, I purchased 3 ceramic knives from Kyocera. New, the blades were wonderful. Now, the one I use the most is dull and unappealing. Frankly I thought the edges would last longer, but I don't know why I thought that. Perhaps I heard a rumor somewhere. So anyone with experience with these things with something to offer? What sort of sharpener shall I buy? I know that they can be sent out for sharpening, but I am not looking to do that.

Snide comments about staying with steel are welcome as well.

[WadePatton]

since they all have to be sharpened...

the more-popular-than-ever diamond grit stones are your only option atwo. don't know what grit or angles-or if it can be done by hand (in a reasonable time).

possibly all they need is a buffing with the proper rouge.

yes i have an old ceramic mini folder 'round here somewhere.

it needs sharpening.

[ericpmoss]

I thought for sure you could ship them to an address in LA and Kyocera would re-edge them for free (or thereabouts).

[dhoff]

I am sure that this is possible, it is just that shipping them every two months seems crazy, when I am pretty good with a stone or a steel. I expected more from ceramic, frankly, thought they would last longer before sharpening. I think I will go back to good old hi-carbon steel

[ericpmoss]

You are right -- knives should either truly be sharp forever or be easy to sharpen oneself. If you change your mind, here's the link from google:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...Sbn-fUQq6FaLOg

[randonneur]

i've heard it's kind of a pain, but i'm pretty sure you can use an atoma or dmt fine grit diamond plate followed with diamond paste on lapping plates or film. try poking around here for tips.