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Brand: W�sthof
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$25.00~~
Buy New: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 3067

Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 2 x 4

MPN: 2907
Model: 2907-7
EAN: 4002293290706
ASIN: B000QYBCV6

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Santoku knives have a narrower blade angle than traditional cooks knives. The Santoku manual knife sharpener applies a 17 degree edge to the blade. The sharpening process starts with coarse ceramic rods to set the edge and then finer ceramic rods are used to finish the sharpening.

Amazon.com Review
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 W�sthof 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

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Keep your Santoku factory sharp. May 30, 2008
Santoku knives are very sharp, mainly due to the angle of the edge. Other knife sharpeners will ruin that edge. If you want an easy way to keep your Santokus sharp this does the job without dragging out the a complete set of sharpening stones.

1 out of 5 stars

Destroyed 2 santoku knife edges with this March 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This was received as a gift from my wife. I have 3 expensive santoku - two are Ken Onion. One of the Ken Onion and another less expensive had their blade edges badly, irreparably, chipped by this sharpener. Maybe it is some fluke defect as it appears ok when using it, but on the third or forth draw it chipped the blades. I am seeking recourse but not sure who will make good on a $200 knife for a $20 product. BE CAREFUL !!! I have been buying fine knives for 30 years-- not a novice.

5 out of 5 stars

I really like this - was pretty skeptical March 2, 2008
This is the first knife sharpener that has actually worked for me. The only reason that I bought is that my Mom raved about it. My Wusthof santoku chef's knife was almost a year old and had never been sharpened. I only made a few swipes on the fine side and the difference was noticeable. My santoku knife is my favorite, so this is a small investment to keep it performing well.

5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended - easy sharpening January 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I highly recommend this sharpener - it does a better job on my Global, Wushoff and Calphalon knives than any other sharpener. Including Global's recommended Minosharp with the two wet sharpening wheels, which does just an ok job in comparison.

It performs excellently on straight blades - you need to curve the knife a little for best effect if the knife's blade is curved near the top.

I think it loses some of its effectiveness after about 6 months of moderate to heavy use, but at this price I think it's well worth getting a new one if you spent on premium kitchen knives.

Also, it is impossible to cosmetically scratch your knives with this sharpener - it will touch the blade an nothing else...

5 out of 5 stars

Sharp January 2, 2008
1 out of 13 found this review helpful

This sharpener works well, but only on special cooking knives. I don't expect to be able to sharpen things like pencils, those Rambo knives with the compass, or ice skates.

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