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Brand: Henckels
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$35.00~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

7 reviews
Sales Rank: 8422

Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 15 x 4.3 x 1.5
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MPN: 32576-234
Model: 32576-233
UPC: 035886071011
EAN: 0035886071011
ASIN: B00004RFMA

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Features:

•	Ergonomic, easy-to-grip polypropylene handle with hanging hole
•	Helps maintain edge of your fine edge knives
•	Made in Germany
•	Lifetime guarantee

Accessories:

•	J.A. Henckels Twin Gourmet High-Carbon Stainless Steel Steak Knives, Set of 4
•	Henckels Gourmet 3-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Starter Set
•	J A Henckels Gourmet BP Serrated Utility Knife 5"
•	J A Henckels Gourmet BP Chef's Knife 8"
•	Henckels J A 4 Piece Black Stamped Steak Knife Set 39123-000

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Dull blades not only give poor results and require more effort on the part of the chef, they are also far more likely to be the cause of injury than sharp blades. A sharp blade is not nearly as likelly to slide off the side of a vegetable and into your fingers. Keep those edges honed!

Amazon.com Review
A classic tool that helps get the best from knives, this sharpening steel is a solidly crafted addition to any knife block. Between professional sharpenings, tiny metal fibers bend down on a blade, dulling the surface. The purpose of the sharpening steel is to straighten up those fibers, maintaining the sharpest edge possible for daily use. This model is lightweight, with a flared handle and a tapered edge. It's extremely comfortable and well balanced for experienced users, but beginners may have an easier time with a more substantial weight. Just wipe it down as necessary--there's no need to give this tool a serious scrub. --Jill Lightner

Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

The Sharper Edge September 30, 2008
This sharpening steel enables me to put the final edge on my knives. A dull knife leads to kitchen accidents, and this helps prevent them. The handle is user friendly, and a few strokes are all that is needed.

5 out of 5 stars

Simple September 7, 2008
Works well and it's (relatively) cheap. What more need I say? Good size for a smaller kitchen too.

5 out of 5 stars

Steel sharpens Steel May 9, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

It is what it says it is and is great for putting that finished edge on knives. About 6 or 7 passes on each side keeps my wifes favorite kitchen knife razor keen. Also used it on my pocket knife, cuts through boxes like butter.

5 out of 5 stars

sharp cooks need sharp instruments March 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Not only did Amazon offer the best price bar none (web or bricks and mortar), but when I opened the package and slid my knives over this sharpener, I could feel the resistance as the blade ran over the steel. My primary knife, by the same maker, is even more of a joy to work with after using this tool. I am admittedly not open to the fancier modern sharpeners that cost at least four times what this one does. I am very satisfied with the results and look forward to sharpening my knives (even those that are not made by Henckels) with this tool every chance I get.

5 out of 5 stars

A good quality steel for the money January 20, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

This steel is very nice for the price. The length is fine for nearly any knife and the material itself is of a suitable hardness for correcting cutting edges. The handle is easy to hold, and it has a nice heft and balance. Exactly what I would expect from a Henckels product.

Now, a brief clarification: A steel will absolutely not "sharpen" your knife. It doesn't have a grit so much as the steel used is much harder than the knife. (If you have a dull edge you can run it along the finest steel for hours and not get a sharper cutting edge.) What it does do is simply correct the angle of the knife's edge that tends to get bent to either side during normal use. When you run the leading edge of the knife down the steel in the correct manner, a sharp edge should go back to the appropriate angle. If you have a dull blade, you need to hone a new edge. (For that you may consider using a professional sharpening service. this can be a little tough for a novice...sorry!) Once that is done, use your steel each and every time you pull your knives from their home to keep the edge at peak usability.

Keep in mind that you could sharpen a spoon to a razors edge, it just won't keep it for long. Better knives hold an edge for much longer due to the quality of the materials and their hardness. Few of us need an exquisitely expensive set of knives. Just buy a nice set for a good price and keep on using a good steel!

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