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 Wüsthof 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
Average Rating:
Rating: - Keep your Santoku factory sharp.
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.
Rating: - Destroyed 2 santoku knife edges with this
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.
Rating: - I really like this - was pretty skeptical
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.
Rating: - Highly recommended - easy sharpening
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. ... Read More
Rating: - Sharp
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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