Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel
by J.A. Henckels
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: J.A. HenckelsBrand: Zwilling J.A. Henckels
Model: 32555-310
Product features:
- 12-inch steel realigns knives' blade-edges
- Long enough to hone all knives
- Hanging loop on black poly handle and finger-guard
- Wipe with dry cloth, if necessary
- Lifetime warranty against defects
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel
Customer Review: A MUST ADD to your Kitchen Collection
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the Mack DADDY of sharpeners. I put this next to the one I have been using for the past several years and the Henckel steel puts mine to shame. It is thicker and longer than my old one (get your minds out of the gutter).
I thought about getting one of those 2 or 3 stage sharpeners where you slide the knife through. I am sure those work. I really wanted to learn how to properly sharpen a knife. I went to J.A. Henckel's website where they have several "HOW TO" videos. The one I viewed was how to sharpen knives the correct way. I practiced for about an hour on an old dull knife lying in the drawer.
Once I recieved this sharpener, I grabbed my Henckel Pro S Santoku knife I bought a few days ago and introduced it with this new Twin Pro Steel. It has brought my knife back to life and I have only used the knife a few times!!
Words of Wisdom: SHARPEN YOUR KNIFE BEFORE AND AFTER YOU USE IT. This will prolong the life of the knife and your enjoyment of cutting; for example cutting through "not yet ripe" tomatoes. That will put a smile on your face :)
I am now a "rehabilitated newie" home cook who enjoys spending time in the kitchen preparing meals thanks to great equipment.
Description of Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Pro S 12-Inch Honing Steel
Henckels sharpening steels are the key to keeping your knives sharp. In order to sharpen a knife, the steel must have a hardness factor greater than the knife to be sharpened; with a Rockwell hardness factor of 66 degrees, Henckels sharpening steels are harder than even super hard Henckels FRIODUR, ice-hardened blades. To easily sharpen a knife, hold the steel point down on a table or cutting board, at an angle between knife and steel of 20 degrees, pull the knife down and across the sharpening steel in a slight arc. Alternate between right and left sides of the knife 3 to 4 times. All steels are magnetic to hold small particles removed from the knife blade and are made of chrome-plated carbon steel. A sharp knife will provide maximum safety. Use the sharpening steel regularly, preferably every other time the knife is usedThis honing steel serves a vital role by realigning, or "resetting," kitchen knives' edges, which bend this way and that when contacting a cutting surface. (Often called a sharpening steel, or "butcher" steel, a steel doesn't actually sharpen a knife--unless it's a "diamond" steel.) Consisting of a rod of hard steel-alloy with a tough synthetic handle and a steel finger guard, this steel works well and looks better than most hanging close at hand, where you can employ it frequently?ideally each time you use a knife. That prevents a blade from becoming dull and prolongs intervals between professional sharpenings. The rule is that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel's 12-inch rod hones all household knives. The steel carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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