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Winware Stainless Steel Sharpening Steel 12 Inch
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
590
Old Reviews
314
Unverified
27
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12 meters
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Review Analysis - 249 recent, verified reviews
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Hair
52knives, knife sharpener, steel, sharpened, sharpening
+90%
-10%
" ... Hones knife with ease. ... "
" ... If you sharpen your own knives then this will help enormously to keep edge sharp. ... "
" ... Good tool for maintaining knives. ... "
" ... I hone my knife every time I use it, and this gets the job done. ... "
" ... They keep my knives nice and razor sharp. ... "
" ... Heavy duty, great quality, works well, & looks great on my metallic knife holder ... "
" ... It keeps your knife edges straight. ... "
" ... Must have for any chef knife - even for a cheap one like the one I have. ... "
Build Quality
41handle, honing, sharpening, knives, great sharpening steel
+88%
-12%
" ... nice, durable, hard, and long. ... "
" ... I hang a steel from a metal chain around my belt for quick honing. ... Though I really liked the steel portion of this product, the handle could not withstand the abuse. ... "
" ... Solid sharpening steel. ... "
" ... Very nice steel. ... "
" ... Solid built and heavy duty works great for our business ... "
" ... Heavy duty, great quality, works well, & looks great on my metallic knife holder ... "
" ... I do have a couple of hand-held sharpeners that work pretty well, but I wanted to try a steel to look like a real chef and impress my friends. ... I was surprised at how much difference there was in the sharpness after using this steel. ... "
" ... Excellent sharpening steel! ... "
Price
28money, worth the money, value, steel, well worth
+93%
-7%
" ... Great quality and great value. ... "
" ... All-in-all, a good if not great value. ... "
" ... For the price, I was surprised about the quality I got with this. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Great steel for the price. ... "
" ... Honestly you get way more than I was expecting for the price. ... "
" ... Really nice steel for the money. ... "
" ... I must say this is a fine quality sharpening steel for the price. ... "
Design
17sharpening, great sharpening steel, knives, solid, medium
+100%
" ... Solid sharpening steel. ... "
" ... Very nice steel. ... "
" ... The steel offers a good honed edge. ... "
" ... Excellent sharpening steel! ... "
" ... Awesome sharpening steel. ... Great quality and feel. ... "
" ... Great sharpening steel. ... "
" ... Looks practical for use in the meat industry. ... "
" ... For the money this is a a great sharpening steel. ... "
Comfort
13hand, handle, knives, knife, guard
+77%
-23%
" ... I do have a couple of hand-held sharpeners that work pretty well, but I wanted to try a steel to look like a real chef and impress my friends. ... "
" ... Without any engravings and is well balanced in the hand. ... "
" ... Durable and ergonomic! ... "
" ... Great quality and feel. ... "
" ... If you have big hands, a steady wrist, and like to cook for a crowd, you need the Winco 12, and, in turn, their 14 inch steel . ... "
" ... And the hexagonal guard between the steel and the handle allows the steel to be placed on the counter without fear of it rolling around. ... "
" ... The handle is comfortable with a good hand guard and a hangup ring. ... "
" ... Much better than just using your hand to scrub back-and-forth ! ... "
Ease of Use
12simple, tool, learn, effective, easy
+100%
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
" ... It took me a while to learn how to use it. ... "
" ... It’s actually pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to sharpen. ... "
" ... If you know how to use it (very easy actually) I think this kind of sharpening steel is the best sharpening tool at home. ... "
" ... Easy to use and the best bargain in steels. ... "
" ... Little skill required. ... "
" ... as well as my pruners and gardening tools work great very easy to use ... "
Overall performance
12however, gets the job, done, trick, steel
+100%
" ... however, it does do its job. ... "
" ... it does the job ... "
" ... Solid built and heavy duty works great for our business ... "
" ... This steel sharpens freaky fast, . ... "
" ... Solid, gets the job done, what’s there to say? ... "
" ... The rod is smooth. ... "
" ... However if used correctly it easily gets the job done. ... "
" ... It does the job well. ... "
Fit
11knife, edge, drawer, wipe, sharpening
+91%
-9%
" ... Heavy duty, great quality, works well, & looks great on my metallic knife holder ... "
" ... I do have a couple of hand-held sharpeners that work pretty well, but I wanted to try a steel to look like a real chef and impress my friends. ... "
" ... Holds up after use ... "
" ... Works and held up great. ... "
" ... It fits well in my hand and I am able to manipulate it to get the very best edge. ... "
" ... This is a quality steel stick. ... "
" ... It fits me just fine, even if it doesn't fit the drawer. ... "
" ... Be sure it fits where you want it go before purchasing. ... "
Product Reliability
10months, steels, years ago, week, sharpens
+70%
-30%
" ... Being 2 years old now it has less drag but still sharpens. ... "
" ... Have been using several months now, sharpens well, very happy with it. ... "
" ... Our 3 year old knives are like new again. ... "
" ... I have never owned one of these 'Steels' and forgot how well they worked . ... "
" ... Last forever as long as you know how to use it. ... "
" ... While I am sure there are better out there for the average person this will last years. ... It had been 30 years since I had used one. ... "
Marketplace
10amazon, item, exactly, works, seller
+100%
" ... Product exactly as described. ... "
" ... 5 star review because it was as described. ... "
" ... Good item, just as described ... "
" ... They are all going to have to buy their own here soon. ... Great product, Great Price, Great seller. ... "
" ... Well made and works as advertised. ... "
" ... The item is exactly as described on Amazon. ... "
" ... Heck of a deal when compared with some of the others on sale here. ... "
" ... AngleGuide is pictured orange cone that can be put on and off. ... "
Size
10works great, next, large, handle, expected
+90%
-10%
" ... Perfect size to fit in my knife bag. ... "
" ... For the kitchen, the next size down is probably better. ... "
" ... It's lightweight enough that the size is not an issue. ... "
" ... Bigger than expected but works great ... "
" ... I included a pic of it next to a standard 8” Vicky so you can see a size comparison ... "
" ... This is my first sharpening steel and it's a tad heavier than expected but works really well. ... "
" ... Nice size and handle. ... "
" ... Just about right size to handle it nicely ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 12 meters
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