- Pocket-size knife sharpener with 2 different slots labeled for easy use
- Coarse carbide heads set an edge on a dull knife
- Fine ceramic rods hone an already sharp edge
- Non-slip rubber inserts on top and bottom add stability; key-chain for carrying
- Bright red, textured grip with Wüsthof's Trident emblem
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Some knives are so dull they need a major edge reset; others are pretty sharp already but just need some fine-tuning. This handy pocket sharpener from Wüsthof does both. Clearly labeled Coarse/Carbide and Fine/Ceramic, the two slots on the sharpener let you know which to use. Set the edge on a dull knife with the carbide, then hone with the ceramic; or, simply keep your good knives razor-sharp with the ceramic honing slot. Non-slip inserts on both the top and bottom let you flip the sharpener for the slot choice and keep it steady on a table or countertop during use. The small size of the sharpener makes it easy to tuck into a tackle box or backpack, great for sharpening folding or filleting knives on camping, fishing, and hiking trips. The bright red sharpener also features a key-chain and a textured grip emblazoned with Wüsthof's Trident emblem. --Ann Bieri
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This Wusthof Ceramic 3 stage sharpening hone can easily bring those dull knives back to cutting form. The first stage is a course stage for cutting the new edge the next stage uses a fine ceramic to hone the knife to a keen edge.
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
I recently ordered this sharpener from Amazon. I saw the $18 retail price and the Wusthof name and assumed this was a better sharpener than the Smith's Abrasives sharpener it resembles. It may be -- I haven't tried the Smith's sharpener. But I doubt it -- this Wusthoff sharpener is made by Smith Abrasives, Inc. At least that's what's stamped on the back of it. You can buy a Smith's Abrasives sharpener from Amazon or buy one for less than $3.00 at Wal-mart. All this aside, this is a great little sharpener. I sharpened all of my kitchen knives with it in only a few minutes. It's very easy to use -- just drag the knife blade through the coarse side and then the fine side a few times. It's easy to hold and the non-slip feet really help. Overall, I'm very happy with it, but I think I could have saved a few dollars and several days if I had just bought a Smith's sharpener at Wal-mart.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I was taking a cooking class that was all about knives and part of it covered sharpening and honing them, which I found interesting but someone intimidating, especially with all the talk about getting just the right angle on the blade.
Finally, our instructor let us in on a little secret...you could get one of these and it might not be quite as good as a professional knife sharpener that is actually a master of their craft (as opposed to a butcherer or over-grinder of your knife blades), but for just a couple of bucks this pocket sharpener does a darn good job and is pretty dummy-proof.
I know you can buy these locally somewhere...I'm sure I could have hunted one down to save a few bucks over what I paid on Amazon, but to have it delivered right to my door rather than spending hours looking for one was really worth it. I had two really dull but good quality knives in my kitchen, and in less than a minute I had two really sharp and honed knives.
Finally, our instructor let us in on a little secret...you could get one of these and it might not be quite as good as a professional knife sharpener that is actually a master of their craft (as opposed to a butcherer or over-grinder of your knife blades), but for just a couple of bucks this pocket sharpener does a darn good job and is pretty dummy-proof.
I know you can buy these locally somewhere...I'm sure I could have hunted one down to save a few bucks over what I paid on Amazon, but to have it delivered right to my door rather than spending hours looking for one was really worth it. I had two really dull but good quality knives in my kitchen, and in less than a minute I had two really sharp and honed knives.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This little sharpener is perfect! I was asking for this in stores before it even hit the market. It is so easy to use and it works great. It maintains the 20 degree angle and there is no guessing whether you are keeping your knife at the correct angle as you sharpen it. All you do is pull it through, and it covers the entire length of the blade without missing any areas. It's amazing. Thank you Wusthof! I am using this on my Global knife too, and it works great. The angle on the Global was 15 degrees but for me that was too sharp and it was preventing the knife from traveling on the cutting board. So now it has a 20 degree angle and it works so much better. For me this was a tremendous improvment. I highly recommend this sharpener.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sharp Product
This sharpener is a nice addition to have in the tool box or backpack. Works pretty well to hone a blade pretty fast. Not pro grade but gets the job done for the money.
Published 8 months ago by JohnDoe
Nice little unit
I don't know that I would use it as my main sharpener, but for a quick touch-up it works great. Handy-size for taking along on a picnic or camping as well.
Published 8 months ago by P. L. Steele
Very handy and works well for me
Actually, these are made in China and re-branded by several sellers, Wusthof and Smiths being two. Same item, different plastic. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Opti Mystic
Not so hot
For pocket knives it cannot sharpen the begining part of the blade evenly due to how the carbide and ceramic rods are set up. Larger knives might work better.
Published 9 months ago by 501
Great but Overpriced
Upon buying this I thought I was getting a Wusthof sharpener that was similar to the Smiths Sharpener. When I received it I realized the Wusthof sharpener was made by Smiths. Read more
Published 10 months ago by remi
Exactly what it said it would be.
Well, I bought this hoping to sharpen a large kukri machete blade. For that, it is wholly inadequate. The large blade isn't able to get in at a proper angle. Read more
Published 14 months ago by P51mustang23
Sharpens with little effort
A few strokes and the blade is sharp. Compact. No need to find storage place because it fits in any shallow drawer. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Liscio
Fast and Dirty
This little implement and cheap good knives changed my approach to cutlery...probably for the worse. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Circle_of_confusion
works
it works ok but you get what you pay for... its not a bad product
Published 19 months ago by David
Great price, great product
I'm using it to sharpen paring knives. Works great, knives are as sharp as new. The price more than justifies the convenience. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Matt
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