The WÜSTHOF Two-Stage Hand-Held Knife Sharpener is a compact manual sharpener that sets an edge with a carbide slot and finishes it with a ceramic slot. It sharpens at 14 degrees per side, a narrower angle than the 15-20 degrees common on many pull-through sharpeners, which suits European and Asian kitchen knives. The E-Z grip handle and simple pull-back motion make it easy for home cooks who don't want to learn whetstone technique. It is a maintenance tool rather than a precision sharpener, so it removes more steel than a stone and won't satisfy people who want a polished, custom edge.
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Buyers rate it highly for ease of use and quick results on dull kitchen knives. Most say it brings an edge back in a few pulls, though some note the carbide side is aggressive.
The WÜSTHOF Two-Stage Hand-Held Knife Sharpener has two sharpening stages in one tool. The carbide side sets the knife's edge. The ceramic side then finishes it. It sharpens at 14 degrees per side.
To use it, place the sharpener on a flat work surface. Hold the E-Z grip handle with one hand and the knife handle with the other. Insert the blade fully into the slot at a 90-degree angle to the sharpener, then pull back a few times.
