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A sharpening steel is an indispensable tool for keeping your knife collection in its best cutting shape. This 10-inch Wüsthof model is made for the job, with a sturdy non-slip handle and a magnetic steel that attracts metal fibers while you sharpen. The tool's square handle provides a good grip and allows easy revolution of the steel to spread the work around its surface. Fitted with a loop for hanging storage, the steel also stashes tidily in most knife blocks. --Emily Bedard
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When that time comes that you need to touch up the sharp edge of your Wusthof knife the 10" steel is a good option. The Wusthof 10" inch steel can realign your knife edge quickly and easily. Honing steels are often confused as sharpeners. Your honing steel will realaign your knife edge but will not put a new edge on it. In trying to explain what a honing steel does try to imaging your sharpening steel and your toothbrush. It is a maintaince tool that you use everyday. In the case of your knife this would be maintaining the knifes edge. Now eventually you would need to see your dentist. That would be a sharpener. This would be a more detailed and agressive action and they would actually remove metal from the edge of the knife. Much like a dentist would do to your teeth. Now to maintain healthy teeth you brush everyday. To maintain a sharp knife you should steel your knife everyday. And remember only go to the Dentist(sharpener) once or twice a year.
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87 of 87 people found the following review helpful
A lot of people assume that all sharpening steels are the same. That is not true.
I've owned this sharpening steel for about 6 years. It replaced a steel I had been using for about 20 years. I usually hone my knives between every use. With my previous steel, it typically took 4-10 swipes to restore a razor edge, with occasional resharpening using an alumina (corundum) stone; with this steel, I can get the same razor edge in 1-2 swipes, and never need to use the stone.
This is consistent with some hardness measurements I've seen on the web, which indicated that Wusthof sharpening steels were significantly harder than those from other major manufacturers, including their closest competitor, Henckels.
There is one downside to this steel: the steel itself only extends about half an inch into the plastic handle. If you just plop it into its slot in the knife block after each use, the steel will eventually fall out of the handle. It's not terribly difficult to force the steel back into the handle, though, and I can put up with having to do that every few years in exchange for the pleasure of using this steel on my knives.
I've owned this sharpening steel for about 6 years. It replaced a steel I had been using for about 20 years. I usually hone my knives between every use. With my previous steel, it typically took 4-10 swipes to restore a razor edge, with occasional resharpening using an alumina (corundum) stone; with this steel, I can get the same razor edge in 1-2 swipes, and never need to use the stone.
This is consistent with some hardness measurements I've seen on the web, which indicated that Wusthof sharpening steels were significantly harder than those from other major manufacturers, including their closest competitor, Henckels.
There is one downside to this steel: the steel itself only extends about half an inch into the plastic handle. If you just plop it into its slot in the knife block after each use, the steel will eventually fall out of the handle. It's not terribly difficult to force the steel back into the handle, though, and I can put up with having to do that every few years in exchange for the pleasure of using this steel on my knives.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Lip
Amazon Verified Purchase
Wow - I read an article in Family Handyman about sharpening your own knives. They recommended starting out with the Wüsthof 2-Stage Knife Sharpener, then finishing with a sharpening steel.
So... We've had knives that I've tried to sharpen before but didn't know how. Was a pain in the butt. So we kept getting new knives. Now we have a drawer full of them.
I bought this steel and the 2-stage sharpener, pulled a dull knife out of the drawer, and about 5 minutes later the thing was SHARP! So I kept going, and now we have a drawer full of super sharp knives that are a PLEASURE to use.
The secret here is to use the carbide part of the 2-stage sharpener for really dull knives. Run it through enough times 'till it "catches" on your fingernail when you slide it down (perpendicular, not parallel...). Then go to the ceramic part and slide the knife 10 or so times. Both are set up so the knife is held at the correct angle.
Finally, pull out your steel, place it TIP DOWN on a cutting board. Position your knife so it's at about a 25 degree angle to the steel. Easy to do if you start at 90 degrees, then cut that in half to 45, then cut in half again. Then firmly but gently run the blade down the steel, pulling it toward you as you slide it downward.
Do that a few times on each side, and you're guaranteed a sharp edge.
The way to keep it sharp is to run it down the steel a few times each time YOU FINISH USING IT. Cutting with the knife will cause very fine deviations in the edge of the blade. Running it on the steel straightens the edge back up.
i love things that make my life easier. This does so, and at a good price. And... I threw away two other sharpening steels after using the Wüsthof. A previous reviewer mentioned how quickly it works, and he's right!
So... We've had knives that I've tried to sharpen before but didn't know how. Was a pain in the butt. So we kept getting new knives. Now we have a drawer full of them.
I bought this steel and the 2-stage sharpener, pulled a dull knife out of the drawer, and about 5 minutes later the thing was SHARP! So I kept going, and now we have a drawer full of super sharp knives that are a PLEASURE to use.
The secret here is to use the carbide part of the 2-stage sharpener for really dull knives. Run it through enough times 'till it "catches" on your fingernail when you slide it down (perpendicular, not parallel...). Then go to the ceramic part and slide the knife 10 or so times. Both are set up so the knife is held at the correct angle.
Finally, pull out your steel, place it TIP DOWN on a cutting board. Position your knife so it's at about a 25 degree angle to the steel. Easy to do if you start at 90 degrees, then cut that in half to 45, then cut in half again. Then firmly but gently run the blade down the steel, pulling it toward you as you slide it downward.
Do that a few times on each side, and you're guaranteed a sharp edge.
The way to keep it sharp is to run it down the steel a few times each time YOU FINISH USING IT. Cutting with the knife will cause very fine deviations in the edge of the blade. Running it on the steel straightens the edge back up.
i love things that make my life easier. This does so, and at a good price. And... I threw away two other sharpening steels after using the Wüsthof. A previous reviewer mentioned how quickly it works, and he's right!
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By nubbles
Amazon Verified Purchase
Some argue all steel's are the same, others say they aren't. I tend to believe they are all basically the same. Regardless, many want a steel that matches the brand and quality of their best knives, as I did. This 10" steel does exactly what it is supposed to however I am disappointed in the quality of the handle. I spent the extra money for the brand name and expectation of quality. The handle appears to be cheaply made, not attached well, and even the famous Wusthof logo was applied crooked. bummer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
Good price and product. Works great. So far it has done a great job sharpening my knives. I would purchase it again.
Published 27 days ago by Mem Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wusthof 10-Inch Sharpening Steel
The 10-inch Sharpening steel is about the right length tool for refreshing the edge on my Wusthof Classic Chef's knife. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richard R
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wusthof Steel
It is well made and should last a lifetime but I do not see that it is better than cheaper steels.
Published 1 month ago by Eric Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps That Razor Edge
Sturdy item from a trusted name. Keeps those razor edges on filet and kitchen knives. I have one for home, and one in the tackle bag for keeping those filet knives slicing through... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Terry E
5.0 out of 5 stars
EDGAR MARTINEZ DESDE VENEZUELA
MUY BUEN PRODUCTO! SACA FILO COMO UN SACAPUNTAS A UN LAPIZ!!! Y MIS CUCHILLOS QUEDAN CORTANDO TODO COMO SI FUESE MANTEQUILLA!!!
Published 2 months ago by Edgar alexis martínez blanco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sharpening Steel
It provided the finishing touch for all my knives. I would highly recommend this steel for anyone looking for one.
Published 3 months ago by Y. Schiffman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing better than a sharp knife!
My son says that is unnerving to hear, but it's true. I have no words to express the joy of having sharp knives always at hand, and this makes it incredibly easy.
Published 3 months ago by MrsLee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Buy
It works well. Perhaps even deserves a 5 star rating. Not having a ot of experience with a steel I am not sure how much better it should sharpen.
Published 3 months ago by Sheila J. VanBlarcom
4.0 out of 5 stars
good heavy steel
this steel is well built with a substantal handle, it also weighs quite a bit more than my last one. the texture on the steel is pretty agressive. Read more
Published 4 months ago by herm
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific sharpener
had a knife sharpener that i thought i did the trick until i used this - amazing difference. my grandson has one and when visiting him over thanksgiving and using his knives i... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Karen B. Peterlin
