Wusthof Asian Edge Knife Sharpener, Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WusthofBrand: Wusthof
Model: 2907
Product features:
- 2-stage santoku sharpener with 2 slots labeled for easy use
- Coarse carbide heads set an edge on a dull knife
- Fine ceramic rods hone a sharp edge
- Large, easy-grip handle and non-slip rubber bottom
- Measures 8 by 3 by 1-1/4 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wusthof Asian Edge Knife Sharpener, Red
Customer Review: Perfect sharpener, just what I was looking for
Summary: 5 Stars
This sharpener sharpens at 17 degrees, which is perfect for my Wusthof Classic Santoku and Wusthof Ikon knives. It can be used on other Japanese knives as well (though truthfully, you should be using a stone to sharpen your nice Japanese knives).
I guess you could call this the lazy man's sharpener, for those of us who don't have time to learn how to use a whetstone. It's cheaper, and more compact than a Spyderco 304, which I was also looking at (but can only be found on eBay these days, and costs twice as much). But it works well, and creates a sharp knife in just a few swipes.
Now my sharpening is complete. For my regular German knives, I sharpen every 6 months - 1 year with the Chef's Choice 120 (sharpens at ~ 25 degrees), and I steel everytime before use at about 22-25 degrees. For my remaining knives, Ikon, Santoku, I just use this Wusthof Asian Edge sharpener (using the fine ceramic) every so often, and the coarse ceramic at most 1x or 2x a year.
I would not use this sharpener on Shuns however, since Shuns may sometimes have a one-sided bevel edge that may be destroyed with this type of sharpener. Consult your knife manufacturer's recommendations for best results.
**EDIT** After having owned this device for nearly 2 years, I can attest that it's just as handy as ever. I use it to sharpen my MAC MTH knife, and it works beautifully for this purpose. My MAC knife chops through watermelon rinds/butternut squash/taro roots like a hot knife through proverbial butter, after just a few sharpenings.
Description of Wusthof Asian Edge Knife Sharpener, Red
This Wusthof Santoku 2 stage sharpener is especially designed for the Wusthof asian style Santoku knife. The ceramic sharpening rods have one stage for course cutting a new edge and then a fine ceramic to hone the knife to a keen edge. The Santoku knife has a narrower blade angle and this sharpener shapes the edge to 17 degrees. The Santoku sharpener can easily bring those dull knives back to cutting form.The Asian-style santoku knife has a narrower blade angle than most kitchen knives, so a special sharpener is required. This handy two-stage sharpener from Wüsthof uses coarse carbide heads to reset an edge on a dull knife, and fine-tunes one that's already fairly sharp with ceramic rods. Clearly labeled Coarse and Fine, the two slots on the sharpener let you know which to use. Set the knife blade vertically on the notch and apply gentle pressure while pulling the knife through. A large flange-style handle with a rubberized grip, along with a non-slip bottom, allows the sharpener to be held steady during use on a counter or table. Usually a well-cared-for santoku just requires a swipe or two through the Fine slot to keep it in razor-sharp condition. The sharpener measures 8 by 3 by 1-1/4 inches. --Ann Bieri
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