Taking good care of the WÜSTHOF knives is of important. When it comes to sharpening your knives, we distinguish between honing and sharpening the edge depending on its wear and tear. With this couple of ceramic steels you can sharpen and polish the edge of your knives, allowing you to obtain an optimal cut, sharp and slippery. The two steels have an extremely hard ceramic stem, with two different grains. The 360 grain to recover the edge of particularly blunt and damaged knives and a grain of 1000 to polish the wire and get a slippery edge. The two fine and coarse grains have FEPA F 360 and 1000 European standards, according to Japanese JIS 800 and 3000 grains. Styrofoam length 26 cm. For optimum sharpening, maintain a 20 degree sharpening angle
FAQs
Why is it important to sharpen knives?
A sharp knife is safer and more efficient: it requires less force and delivers precise cuts. A dull blade can slip and increase the risk of accidents.
How often should I sharpen my knives?
It depends on how often you use them and the type of blade. Generally, regular honing with a honing steel is recommended, along with deeper sharpening every few months or when the knife loses effectiveness.
Should I use a honing steel or a sharpener?
A honing steel maintains the edge and prolongs the life of the knife, but it doesn’t actually sharpen. To restore the edge, you need a sharpener (manual, electric, or whetstone). The ideal routine is to use both: the honing steel for daily care, the sharpener for periodic maintenance.
What’s the difference between a smooth, grooved, or ceramic honing steel?
A smooth steel realigns the edge without removing metal. A grooved one has a slightly abrasive action, taking off a small amount of material. A ceramic steel is gentler and suitable even for hard blades like Japanese knives.
How do you correctly use a honing steel?
Hold the steel vertically and draw the blade across both sides at a 15–20° angle using light, steady strokes. Just a few passes are enough to maintain the edge.
Can I sharpen any type of knife?
Almost all types, but be careful with serrated or ceramic blades: they require specific tools or techniques. Always check the manufacturer's guidelines or ask us for advice.