resharpenable

Able to rewhet

Resharpenable describes tools or blades that can be sharpened again after dulling: resharpenable lawn mower blades, resharpenable kitchen knives.

The term often appears in product descriptions to distinguish items designed for repeated sharpening from disposable alternatives.

sharpening

whetstone

Stone for sharpening blades

abrasive · grit · bevel · grinding wheel · strop · burr · keenness · cutting edge

durability

longevity

Duration of existence

temper · carbide · resilience · serviceability · lifespan · repeatability

sustainability

reusable

Fit for repeated service

maintainability · sustainable · lifecycle · cost-effective · repair culture · planned obsolescence

tools

knives

Edged cutting instruments

axes · scythes · secateurs · hedge shears · drill bits · router bits · saw blades · pruners · razors · carving tools

Opposites
edge renewability

resharpenabledisposable

Made for one use

single-use · throwaway · consumable · unrestorable · replaceable

Family

sharp, sharpen, sharpener, sharpenable, resharpen, sharpened, sharpening, sharpens, sharper

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G