sharpening stick blender blade

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I'd like to sharpen the blade on this stick blender, as it seems silly to but a whole new blade attachment. Obviously it won't be perfect, but I was thinking of rubbing a small piece of sandpaper against the edge. Any other suggestions?

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To get an edge you need to file following the blade angle in one direction only towards the edge, you finish with a gentle forward pull uder to clear the burr. I would have a go with your wife's emery board first and see how it goes.

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dewaltdisney wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:48 am To get an edge you need to file following the blade angle in one direction only towards the edge, you finish with a gentle forward pull uder to clear the burr. I would have a go with your wife's emery board first and see how it goes.

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The problem is getting to the underside of the blade. It is all a sealed unit. But the holes in the plastic around the edge might just be in the right place. I will have a play.
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The flat edge on the blade's upper side can be sharpened with downward strokes. It is only a slight touch underneath to clear the burr.

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Doesn't look that blunt for purpose to me!
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aeromech3 wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:46 pm Doesn't look that blunt for purpose to me!
My wife said it is blending less well ... possibly caused by making lots of smoothies with ice/frozen fruit?
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