Wusthof Precision Asian Edge 2-Stage Knife / Blade Sharpener

Wusthof Precision Asian Edge 2-Stage Knife / Blade SharpenerWith just a few quick strokes, the Wusthof Asian Edge Knife Sharpener restores dull santoku, nakiri and other Asian knives to razor-sharp condition.Since 1814, knives bearing the Wusthof name and the Trident logo have been crafted in the world's "Cutlery Capital" of Solingen, Germany. Today, in a state-of-the-art facility, that tradition of quality is ensured as old-world craftsmanship meets twenty first century production methods.The Wusthof Asian knife sharpeners are a must have with your Wusthof Asian knives. This 2 Stage Knife Sharpener is easy to use and can create a razor sharp edge with just a few easy swipes through the ceramic sharpener. This sharpener is specially designed to sharpen the smaller angle of Asian knife blades such as Santoku and Nakiri knives. Safe and easy to use, the sharpener requires nothing but a few easy strokes to keep blades sharp. Its V-shaped cutting head with two crossed carbide blades puts a quick edge on knives. Simply place the gadget on a flat work surface and hold the E-Z grip handle with one hand and the knife handle with the other. Insert the knife blade fully into the slot at a 90-degree angle to the sharpener and pull back a few times to sharpen. After setting the knife's edge with the carbide side, use the unit's ceramic side to nicely finish the edge. The two-stage knife sharpener measures 8 by 3-1/2 by 1-3/4-inches.Dual stage knife sharpener keeps your kitchen knives a professional sharpening right at homeRestores dull santoku, nakiri and other Asian knives to razor-sharp conditionHard carbide steel blades for a coarse sharpening stageFine ceramic rods for the honing stageRubberized base for sure grip; weighted to be safe and secureMeasures 8 by 3-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches