Wusthof Diamond Sharpening Steel 26 cm

Wusthof Sharpening Steel with diamond coating: Sharpen your knives quickly

This compact sharpening steel sharpens dull knives quickly thanks to its diamond coating. The diamond layer is suitable for all types of knives, including Japanese knives. The compact size of 26 cm makes it easy to store and take with you. Thanks to the hanging hook, you always have it quickly to hand.

• Model 4483
• Length of 26 cm
• Coated with industrial diamonds
• Diamond layer is very fine which ensures minimal loss

The difference between a sharpening steel without and with diamond layer.

When you use a knife a lot, after a while the edge bends. This makes the knife feel less and less sharp and makes cutting more and more difficult. If you pass the knife along a normal sharpening steel, the cutting edge is directed and the knife feels sharp again.

After some time this sharpening has no effect anymore. A new cutting edge will then have to be ground on the knife. One way to do this is to use a diamond sharpening steel or whetstone. This grinds off some of the steel and creates a new cutting edge. If you do this at the right angle, material loss is minimal and you will have a sharp knife again quickly and easily.

How to use a diamond-coated sharpening steel

The Wusthof diamond sharpening steel is used in the same way as a normal sharpening steel. The easiest way is to place the steel face down on a table or countertop. Then place the knife at a 20-degree angle at the top against the sharpening steel. With a smooth and light movement, pull the knife backwards and downwards at the same time. You don't have to use much force, nor is the speed important. It is important to keep the angle even, so take your time. Always switch sides so that both sides are sharpened the same number of times. After 6-8 repetitions the knife should be sharp again.

Wusthof Classic Sharpening Steel for sharp knives

Very fine and well functioning sharpening steel that fits perfectly with your Wusthof Classic knivesYour beautiful knives are kept in good shape with this sharpening steel. Does your knife not feel as sharp as in the beginning? Then take it past this steel with a few strokes and it feels like new again.

• Model 4472
• Length of 26 cm
• Keep your knife sharp with ease

The difference between a sharpening steel without and with diamond coating.

When you use a knife a lot, after a while the edge bends. This makes the knife feel less and less sharp and makes cutting increasingly difficult. If you pass the knife along a normal sharpening steel, the cutting edge is directed and the knife feels sharp again.

After some time this sharpening has no effect anymore. A new cutting edge will then have to be ground on the knife. One way to do this is with a diamond sharpening steel or a whetstone. This grinds off some of the steel and creates a new cutting edge. If you do this at the right angle, material loss is minimal and you will have a sharp knife quickly and easily.

How to use a sharpening steel

The Wusthof sharpening steel is used in the following way. The easiest way is to place the sharpening steel face down on a table or countertop. Then place the knife at an angle of 20 degrees against the steel. With a smooth and light movement, pull the knife backwards and downwards at the same time. You don't have to use much force, nor is the speed important. It is important to keep the angle even, so take your time. Always switch sides so that both sides are sharpened the same number of times. After 6-8 repetitions the knife should be sharp again.

Note that you do German knives at an angle of about 20 degrees and Japanese knives at an angle of about 15 degrees.