Mandolin blade sharpening

[loninappleton]

I'm an inexperienced sharpener of anything.
Has anyone in here sharpened a mandolin blade? A mandolin or mooli is a vegetable slicer. I tried it once or twice and also removed it to put on an inexpensive diamond block.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

I'm an inexperienced sharpener of anything.
Has anyone in here sharpened a mandolin blade? A mandolin or mooli is a vegetable slicer. I tried it once or twice and also removed it to put on an inexpensive diamond block.

Us a 120 grit stone to take out the rough distortions and a 400-600 grit to finish. Easy peasy!

 

[loninappleton]

Ok. Thanks for the prompt answer.

My tools are limited. Been using sandpaper on a wood block for a few things. I wondered if just something like a strop would bring the edge back. Also handling the small and thin metal
blade might mean a slip. I know that's my lookout. My reason for asking is if anyone had any tips.

 

[Spideyjg]

Depends the mandolin. Most common I have done were the Benriner ones and the blade is shaped and sharpened like a typical single bevel knife. No handle gives me the willies doing one.

One of the few times I wear cut gloves.

Jim

 

[loninappleton]

Whelp, I'll take it under advisement for the time being. Thanks to all who answered.

As I recall the blade is flat on one side if that's what Benriner means. I do not have cut gloves but it is a good idea.

 

[Spideyjg]

Benriner is a make....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000VZ57C/?linkCode=xm2

 

[loninappleton]

Oh, ok pardon my ignorance. I got mine-- the current one--
at Bed Bath Beyond for $9.99.

 

[Ourorboros]

Do you have pictures of the part?

 

[loninappleton]

I think my question is mostly answered but in the
amazon link to the device above, it's the metal blade.
Only difference I see is I cannot see the two screws which are
on mine that hold the blade in place.

 

[scott.livesey]

Oh, ok pardon my ignorance. I got mine-- the current one--
at Bed Bath Beyond for $9.99.

for the blade or the entire mandoin? At $10, it will cost more in time and sharpening materials to sharpen than replace it. I hate it, but it is the reality of our disposable society.
the old sailor

 

[loninappleton]

Yes. No- cut gloves and whatnot you are right. The only safe way I ever heard of was use a diamond nail file leaving the slicer blade in place. That's something that works on potato peelers. It's all just make-do tricks though .

 

[loninappleton]

Yes. No- cut gloves and whatnot you are right. The only safe way I ever heard of was use a diamond nail file leaving the slicer blade in place. That's something that works on potato peelers. It's all just make-do tricks though .