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WÜSTHOF 2-Stage Hand-Held Sharpener
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Material | Synthetic |
Brand | Wüsthof |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 9"L x 1"W x 1"H |
Item Weight | 238 Grams |
Grit Type | Fine |
About this item
- PROPER USAGE - Place the sharpener on a flat work surface and hold the E-Z grip handle with one hand and the knife handle with the other. Insert the knife blade fully into the slot at a 90-degree angle to the sharpener and pull back a few times to sharpen. After setting the knife's edge with the carbide side, use the unit's ceramic side to nicely finish the edge.
- TWO STAGE - Stage 1 uses carbide abrasive wheels for sharpening blunt knives, Stage 2 uses ceramic slats for fine sharpening
- PRESET ANGLE - Your blades are guided precisely thanks to the pre-set angle (34°) of the carbide and ceramic slats
- SAFE HANDLING - an ergonomic handle and the non slip base ensure comfortable and safe handling
- CENTURIES OF TRADITION – Family owned for seven generations, WÜSTHOF was founded in Solingen, Germany over 200 years ago. WÜSTHOF’s cutlery carries the Solingen name, a designation reserved for products that meet the strictest quality standards
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WÜSTHOF stands for cutting, the exact moment when the knife glides effortlessly through fresh food.
When you use a WÜSTHOF knife, you can be sure that you are holding one of the world’s best cooking utensils. With more than 200 years of experience, we know what perfect cutting means.
Come and visit us in the WÜSTHOF brand world and discover our outstanding kitchen knives and knife blocks, as well as our broad range of excellent cooking utensils.
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Made in Solingen, Germany
Since 1814 we have been developing and manufacturing our knives in Solingen, the ‘City of Blades.’
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WÜSTHOF stands for knives!
Discover our impressive range of high-quality kitchen knives – with short or long blades, specialist, all-purpose, or with hand-flattering wooden handles; the ideal kitchen tools for every chef! Our range also includes precise sharpening tools, blade-protecting chopping boards and stylish eye-catchers such as knife blocks and magnetic knife racks. Everything you need for safe kitchen work and memorable WÜSTHOF moments.
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Wusthof |
ASIN | B003TWNZ08 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 3059730101 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,307 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #56 in Knife Sharpeners #306 in Kitchen Knives & Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 7, 2007 |
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The WÜSTHOF Two-Stage Hand-Held Knife Sharpener is a safe and easy way to keep your knives professionaly sharpened at home. With hard carbide steel blades for a coarse sharpening stage and fine ceramic rods for the honing stage you can keep your knives razor sharp, or restore dull blades to their sharpest. Detailed instructions are found on the bottom flap of the packaging, please review before use to ensure that you get the best performance.
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Easy to use | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Easy to hold | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 3.9 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Ergonomic | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Certified Brands | Bravo Enterprise | JTB COMMODITIES | Amazon.com | CHEF'S ARSENAL/MARKET WAREHOUSE |
material | Synthetic | Ceramic, Metal, Plastic | PVC | Ceramic | Ceramic | — |
grit type | Fine | — | Coarse,Fine | Fine | Coarse,Fine | Medium, Coarse |
weight | 238 grams | 0.7 pounds | — | 0.3 pounds | 0.3 pounds | 0.7 pounds |
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Customers like the ease of use, portability, and sharpening of the kitchen sharpener. For example, they mention the directions are simple, it's compact, and perfect for newbies. That said, they're happy with the stability, and quality. Opinions are mixed on value, edge, and durability.
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Customers like the sharpening of the kitchen product. They mention that it sharpens knives really well, keeps them very sharp, and is very easy to use. They say it provides a very good sharp edge to their knives, and that their knives stay sharp with minimal effort. Customers also say that it can sharpen serrated knives, making it easier to sharpen them quickly.
"This is a great knife sharpener for my Wustof knives. It has a good weight and is so easy to use. It's almost addictive! ²..." Read more
"...Bottom line, great sharpener of it's type. It should last for years if used properly. Happy customer.." Read more
"...It’s worked out pretty well and has added a new sharp edge to some rather dull knives, when not expecting it my fingers have found out...." Read more
"...hesitant at first because of the price but I noticed an improved edge to the blade when I was done...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife sharpener. They mention that it works perfectly, has added a new sharp edge to their knives, and has no problems. Some say that it gives a useable, but not very sharp, blade. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It has a good weight and is so easy to use. It's almost addictive! ²..." Read more
"...used this sharpener on the newer Wusthof Classic Chef knife and it works perfectly...." Read more
"...when he just needs a quick sharpening of the knives and it works well for this purpose." Read more
"...It’s worked out pretty well and has added a new sharp edge to some rather dull knives, when not expecting it my fingers have found out...." Read more
Customers find the knife sharpener super easy to use. They say the directions are simple and the product works exactly as advertised. Customers also say the sharpening is effortless and very quick.
"...It has a good weight and is so easy to use. It's almost addictive! ²..." Read more
"...ensuring you're pulling through at a 90 degree angle, etc.... It's easy to use, but you still have to pull a knife through these correctly to have..." Read more
"...He loves this product and says it’s easy to use and loves that there’s two styles...." Read more
"...Extremely easy to use , a definite winner for someone who doesn't have time for whetstones." Read more
Customers like the stability of the kitchen knife sharpener. They mention it feels secure while holding it, has a grippy bottom, and is easy to hold. The handle allows a secure grip, and it's small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer. The soft rubber base doesn't slip and won't scuff fine countertops. The rubberized bottom keeps it on place very firmly.
"...Interesting that the metrics here are "Easy to use," "Easy to hold," and "Ergonomic," which it delivers on all of these things, but nothing about..." Read more
"...this sharpener easily slips into a kitchen drawer, but is large enough to use comfortably and safely and the built-in handle ensures maximum..." Read more
"...Ergonomics are tremendous : so easy to use and it does the job in less than twenty seconds. Fits in the palm of your hand...." Read more
"...Stable footing on counter top when held with one hand. Soft rubber base doesn’t slip and won’t scuff fine countertopsBest I’ve ever owned." Read more
Customers like the portability of the kitchen sharpener. They say it's compact, easy to use, and small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer. They also appreciate the slim simplicity and the fact that it takes up very little space. Customers also mention that the sharpeners is well built, light weight, and doesn't skid on hard surfaces.
"This is a great knife sharpener for my Wustof knives. It has a good weight and is so easy to use. It's almost addictive! ²..." Read more
"...That out of the way, to the pros. The tool is well made, has good weight, and doesn't skid on hard surfaces. It is what it says it is...." Read more
"Very easy to use especially for beginners. Light and compact fit into my draw easily. Was able to sharpen a bunch of knives in a matter of minutes...." Read more
"...Perfectly sized, this sharpener easily slips into a kitchen drawer, but is large enough to use comfortably and safely and the built-in handle..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the edge of the sharpener. Some mention it's sleek, easy to use, and well designed. However, others say that it leaves the edge very slightly rough, jagged, and uneven.
"...He loves this product and says it’s easy to use and loves that there’s two styles...." Read more
"...Just beautiful. I could barely even feel the paper drag on the blade - so I did it 2 more times just for fun...." Read more
"...If you understand what I mean? The result is a gouged and uneven edge that feels sharp, but breaks off at the first real resistance and leaves the..." Read more
"...Looks cool there too." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the kitchen sharpener. Some mention it's well made, solid, and user friendly, while others say it wears out quickly and is poorly made.
"...When going through paper you should have a clean cut, with no tearing or ragged cutting. It should be a clean cut along the entire blade...." Read more
"...Not sure how long it will last...." Read more
"...Bottom line, great sharpener of it's type. It should last for years if used properly. Happy customer.." Read more
"...That out of the way, to the pros. The tool is well made, has good weight, and doesn't skid on hard surfaces. It is what it says it is...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the kitchen sharpener. Some mention it's worth the price to get a product this reliable, while others say it'll break easily. The price is also a concern for some, as they feel it'd be better off buying a cheaper sharpening kit.
"...It’s worth the price to get a product this reliable." Read more
"...I've had mine 5+ years already and not had one issue. Great value for such a well known brand. Don't hesitate!" Read more
"...Like many things, it appears they've used cheaper materials. Very disappointed." Read more
"...than having a local professional sharpen my knives once, it was worth the investment. So far my results have been inconsistent...." Read more
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I've been told that I should only need to use the course side a couple times a year because it's like taking the knife to get it sharpened and that I should mainly just use the fine side to avoid taking too much blade off. My knives are very dull so I started with the coarse and will be better at maintaining with the fine.
My mother has Henckels knives. They are a 15 deg blade where Wustof does 14 degree. I used it on one of her older ones with a broken tip there were so many large shavings. If you intend to use this for Henckles, it may take a long time to get it sharp because you are basically changing the angle of the blade.
I've used the standard cutters for Mercer Genesis blades and it works really well, but the metal is a little softer I believe so you need to hone after every use, which is easy enough since that's what the ceramic cutter does. I find if I do a bit of cutting through harder food stuff such as carrots then I have to sharpen the Mercer blades more often. Once again though, this pull through is absolutely wonderful and easy to use so I don't mind using it with those blades. I also have a couple of fillet knives that I use strictly for fish, and I can use the Asian cutters for those blades, and I hone every time I use the blades.
I have a couple of other blades I use with the standard cutters and once again because the metal isn't as good as the Wusthof Classic line, I have to sharpen more often. The point is though, it's easy.
While you're learning to use this, which requires a certain amount of pressure applied with your hand when pulling through, after sharpening and honing, do a paper test, where you pull the blade while pushing down on the edge of paper, to test your edge. This will let you know if you need to do more work, maybe adjust what you're doing, ensuring you're pulling through at a 90 degree angle, etc.... It's easy to use, but you still have to pull a knife through these correctly to have a consistent edge across the length of the blade. When going through paper you should have a clean cut, with no tearing or ragged cutting. It should be a clean cut along the entire blade. That's when you know you're sharpening the entire blade correctly.
Feel free to experiment with different blades, but do know that many blades will not retain such a fine edge very long and you'll at least need to hone on a regular basis. But once again, it takes me about 30 seconds with a few pulls through the ceramic cutter to recondition the edge so for me I don't mind and I like the fine angle (14 degrees) for most my cutting. Many cheaper or older blades were originally set to 20 degrees, so taking it down to 14 degrees is a bit of work. But I also don't have cheap knives. I have some that are less expensive but they're certainly a step up from the bargain knives you buy in many stores, or on Amazon when you see a low cost set.
When most kitchen knives are used in their swim lanes and in a typical household vs commercial use, sharpening is rarely needed. A honing rod is often included with knife sets. It's the honing rod that you'll use to keep the knives performing well the vast majority of the time.
Honing rods don't abrasively remove steel to the degree that sharpeners will. Negligible. They simply align the knife edge. The edge of a knife will deform over time. Common in softer stainless steel knives. Knives that use harder carbon steel can micro chip. These things can be seen under magnification. It is often this that results in the feel of dullness.
When you do need a sharpener, this one is excellent for a sharpener *of it's type*. Safe to use, almost fool proof. Those knowledgeable about knives may recommend using a whetstone instead. They're not wrong. That said, whetstones require a certain amount of technique, take more time and are not as user friendly for the average person.
Note that there are two versions of this. One red for Asian knives and this for German knives. There's also at least one combo version. Asian knives tend to be made from harder carbon steel and German knives from softer stainless steel. Both types have their advantages but when sharpening is needed, always check with the manufacturer, ask what they recommend. If your knives came with a manual, definitely read it for care and cleaning instructions.
Bottom line, great sharpener of it's type. It should last for years if used properly. Happy customer..