The Ultimate Edge Model 10W Gourmet 10-Inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel

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	Price: $32.00
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Features - 10 inch by 3/4 inch oval, 600 grit diamond - Made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to oval steel shaft - Works with serrated knives; also files glass, crystal, and china - Lightweight, versatile and easy to use - Rugged plastic handle has hanging hole Product Description The Ultimate Edge Model 10W Gourmet Shapening Tool is used by culinary artists, from professionals to students. 10 inch by 3/4 inch oval. Customer Reviews Lives up to its hype Date: 2010-01-31 | Rating: 5 Cook's Illustrated rated this sharpening steel as the best, and I think they're absolutely correct! I have used this steel regularly for the past year or two, and my knives have never come close to staying this sharp before... It's awesome! Finally, I have sharp knives again. Date: 2008-01-02 | Rating: 4 After months upon months of researching reviews and articles on every knife sharpener and method to keep kitchen knives sharp, I happened upon a review for diamond steels that made sense to me. Again, more research to determine any differences among diamond steels -- other than price. I chose this Ultimate Edge Model 10W . . . and I'm very happy with my selection. My Wusthof knives have an easily-achieved, very sharp edge again. Since I was already comfortable using a steel, switching to a diamond steel was easy. Albeit, I do use the diamond steel more slowly, keeping my knife blade at the recommended angle, and I use it only when necessary. I still use my regular steel whenever I pick up a knife to do a cutting task. The only -- minor -- concern I have is that this diamond steel has a plastic handle that may not last for many years, although it seems sturdy. Bottom line, this is a relatively inexpensive way to sharpen my knives without the damage that a bad electric sharpener can do. I'm pleased and would recommend using a diamond steel to anyone with expensive knives and concerns about keeping them sharp.