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Wuesthof Asian Edge Sharpener, Red | 
 enlarge | Brand: Wuesthof
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $25.00
Buy New: $19.95
You Save: $5.05 (20%)
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 3558
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 2 x 4
MPN: 2907-7
Model: 2907-7
EAN: 4002293290706
ASIN: B000QYBCV6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
The fine-edge Santoku can be one of the most useful knives in the kitchen. Be sure you stay on the cutting edge with this specialized sharpener, honing knives at the perfect angle for razor-sharp results every time. Lifetime warranty.
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 Wuesthof 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Keep your Santoku factory sharp. May 30, 2008
Justhonest (LA, USA)
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.
 Destroyed 2 santoku knife edges with this March 30, 2008
T. Chitea (Florida)
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.
I really like this - was pretty skeptical March 2, 2008
K. Kondo (Rochester, NY USA)
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.
Highly recommended - easy sharpening January 17, 2008
Paul Liesenberg (bay area, california)
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...
Sharp January 2, 2008
David J. Dzurinko (Bordentown, NJ)
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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