Cleaver Sharpening

[ghjacobson]

I am considering purchasing the 2006 w/handyman's package.  Has anyone used the Tormek to sharpen cleavers; both a chinese style cleaver as well as what is known as a french cleaver? The latter has a continuous curve across almost 90 degrees from tip of cleaver to the bottom edge.  Would the knife jig work even though this type of cleaver is almost 5 inches wide from cutting edge to top of blade? Thanks

[The Fat Chef]

Yes I have used the Tormek to sharpen Chinese style cleavers but not the French cleaver. No problem getting the hang of it. I was able eo master Simatars from 6 inches to 12 inches. Took a little learning on gettin the curved point (somewaht like but smaller then the French cleaver) but I got it down.

I used the knife jig most of the way, I did the points free hand and it is difficult to see were I stopped using the jig.

When I was done, I was thinking to myself that I would   challange Jeff to a contest (sic) or at least help him demonstrate at his next show in Northern California.

The Fat CHef
(never trust a skinny chef)