Wusthof 9” Sharpening Steel with Loop 4463/23

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Product description Essential to keep your knives in top condition, periodically passing your knives along a honing steel realigns the "teeth" along the cutting edge of the blade for optimum cutting performance. With constant use, any knife edge will lose its "bite". The edge consists of tiny teeth which must be restored and re-aligned for maximum cutting performance.Size: 9"Dimensions: steel: 9"LMaterials: Hard chromium plated steel with plastic base plateProduct of GermanyTo sharpen a knife using a honing steel:~1. Place the sharpener on the countertop and place the knife heel on the far end of the ceramic shaft.~2. Tilt the back of the blade about ¼" away from the steel. The resulting angle should be 20°.~3. Maintaining this angle, move the blade in an arching motion from heel to tip over the shaft surface with very little pressure. Repeat this step 6 - 8 times.~4. Reverse the blade and repeat step 3 6 - 8 times.~5. Your knife edge should be perfectly sharp again. After lengthy use, it may become necessary to have your knife's geometry restored by a professional grinding service. Amazon.com A sharpening steel is an indispensable tool for keeping your knife collection in its best cutting shape. This 9-inch Wüsthof model is made for the job, with a sturdy non-slip handle and a magnetic steel that attracts metal fibers while you sharpen. The tool's square handle provides a good grip and allows easy revolution of the steel to spread the work around its surface. Fitted with a loop for hanging storage, the steel also stashes tidily in most knife blocks. --Emily Bedard