Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 128
 Great tool November 23, 2009
S. Jockers
This knife sharpener is great if used only infrequently. The scissor sharpener isn't all that great, but better than nothing. I use the sharpener to put an edge on the knives (only once or twice a year) and then use the honing steel every or every other time I use the knives. They are MUCH sharper than they have been in years.
 Easy peasey November 19, 2009
M. Toney (Western NY USA)
I ordered this Monday and received it Wednesday. Loved the packaging; though a plastic package, it wasn't heat-sealed in every conceivable manner so it was very easy to open.
That said, I have a small collection of Sabatier knives that I've simply used a steel on for the past few years. I know that the edges aren't what they should/could be so I bought this sharpener to see what it would do.
It's comfortable, easy to use, and effective. I first sharpened my 12" slicer, drawing it gently over the carbide side. I was surprised to FEEL the burrs on the blade!
I think that the key is to draw the blade from heel to tip slowly through the carbide sharpener with very slight pressure and repeating this until it feels smooth, no burrs. Then take it to the ceramic side for a final touch. That gave me a very nice edge.
Most likely I'll just draw my knives through the ceramic side from time to time unless I see a deterioration of the edge at which time I'll repeat the 2-step process.
I'm happy! A sharp blade is a safe blade!
Quick Sharp November 15, 2009
Joseph (Oceanside, CA)
A quick and easy sharpener. It does remove metal so use it only when a sharpening steel no longer restores an edge. A good product.
Used for fine knives November 15, 2009
Q. Karels (Center of the Universe)
I purchased this to sharpen my good knives, purchased at "Sur la table." I'd had the knives for 2 years, they were not really sharp. One is a santuko design, with the wavy edge. Just a few passes thru the "coarse" side, followed by a few passes thru the "fine" side, and the knives are as good as new. Worked well on both straight edge and wavy edge knives. Good solution to sharpening without spending a lot of money.
I reserve this sharpener for my good knives, maybe I'll buy another for my cheap knives.
Great little gadget October 19, 2009
Arthur L. Kontio
They say the most dangerous tool in a kitchen is a dull knife. Well, this sharpener by the company that's famous for sharp knives, Wusthof, solves the problem for you with a few easy strokes. Never having mastered the art of using a sharpening steel no longer bothers me...this device is easy to use and very effective. The first stage, provided by two high carbon steel blades, sets the bevel. The second stage, two ceramic rods, hones the bevel perfectly and easily. The handle and legs of the device holds it firmly to the counter top during the process. I highly recommend it to anyone who can't seem to get a keen edge with a sharpening steel.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 128
|
