Wüsthof 10 Inch Sharpening Steel, Black

First time I've used a sharpening steel and decided to give it a go. I've tried various sharpening stones and pull through type ones as well. This steel feels solid and well made and a great length for my 20cm cooks knife. After watching a few videos I was good to go; 5 minutes later and I had a knife as sharp/honed as it was when first out the box. This Works well on Henckels Four Star knives as well as cheaper knives I had. I wished I had bought a sharpening steel years ago. As to the concept of sharpening, honing and stropping - I may know about that one day. Until that day I will just say my knives can now glide through sheets of paper easily. I'll probably not eat the paper I've proven my knives sharpness on but it felt good at the time.

Great quality as expected, and keeps.a keen edge on my Wusthoff knives

Wusthof... I don't need to say much. I find it good quality and it does the job

A newer model is available but as a consequence the price of this unit was reduced by about 45%. Over the years I have purchased a variety of knife sharpeners, both manual and powered, but have never been totally happy with their effectiveness. This is the first 'sharpening steel' that I have had so cannot compare it with any other on the market but I can say that my kitchen knives are now as keen edged as I can ever remember. The technique for usage looks potentially dangerous but simple instructions and illustrations for safe sharpening were included and I have not encountered any problems. Experts also recommend the use of sharpening stones but by using a steel I have found that the knife edges are honed effectively and quickly to a condition that is more than acceptable for the home kitchen.

This tool has transformed my kitchen experience. It's incredibly easy to use and has brought new life to my dull knives. With just a few strokes, my blades are back to their razor-sharp glory. The quality of the Wüsthof brand is evident in every aspect of this sharpening steel - from the comfortable handle to the durable construction. It's become an indispensable part of my cooking routine, ensuring precision and efficiency. If you want to maintain the longevity and performance of your knives, I wholeheartedly recommend the Wüsthof 10 Inch Sharpening Steel. It's a game-changer!

Bought this because all other sharpeners and (non-steel type) honers have been awful. Not tried a steel before, as i thought i'd go for an easier method prior: false economy. This particular brand of steel got good on-line reviews. Read some youtube pages about the steel method. I bought a whet stone from a DIY shop, sharpened my knives using that. Then on I hone them with the steel, before each use (wife doesn't, therefore before is better). Remember, this is to keep the blade sharp after you have had them sharpened. This is a "honing" tool, it means it keeps the blade sharp. Sorry to sound patronising but people need to ensure they make that distinction.

Excellent value and does the job perfectly. Keeps an edge on all my knives. Note, it won't sharpen blunt knives, but it is used to keep a keen edge on them once sharp.

Very fine, nicely long, exactly what I would expect from old (long tradition) company based in Solingen Germany. After sharpening my knifes on whetstones I was able to hone the blade so that it cut hair on my hand. I was surprised this was possible without leather strap. Now, every time before cutting veg or meat, even my wife hones the knifes which I believe is a success.

It is heavy, and seems can be used as a weapon.

Affidabile, semplice, il vecchio caro acciaino. Mo ceramica, no polvere di diamanti, solo il classico acciaino per il filo dei miei coltelli. E poi l’azienda è una garanzia!

Ya tenía un afilador me dejaba los cuchillos a medida, Este afilador es la caña unas cuantas pasadas y afeita muy contento. Se nota que es Alemán.

Chegou dentro do prazo e dentro das minhas expectativas

I have replaced my old sharpening rod with this one. I am very pleased with it