Do I need a special sharpener for a Sudoku chef's knife? I see Whustof has one. TIA

[janet-in-nc]

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[erininny]

Sorry, but I am so intrigued: What is a Sudoku knife? (And do they simplify Sudoku puzzles?) smileys/smile.gif

 

[ann]

7-in. Hollow Edge Santoku Knife. I have one and I need to know too NT

 

[janet-in-nc]

sorry for the typo, it is Santoku, Erin, just great knives

 

[richard-in-cincy]

You do need a special Asian edge knife sharpener for a hollow-ground Santoku

I did some research on this some time ago but didn’t find anything that was reasonable at the time. I have a Wüsthof Grand Prix II 7-Inch Hollow Ground Santoku Knife that I’ve been taking to a Kitchen Kapers to get sharpened professionally for $5.00 but it’s too far away.

I just looked at America’s Test Kitchen TV OnDemand’s Equipment Corner but they were about regular knives. Here’s some reviews on a Wüsthof one with only one bad review (maybe that person forced it?). Is this the one you saw Janet?

http://www.amazon.com/W%C3%BCsthof-Asian-Edge-Sharpener-Red/dp/B000QYBCV6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

[rvb]

yeah. they cut the solving time in half.

 

[richard-in-cincy]

LOL!

 

[janet-in-nc]

This is the one Sandy. I hope I have not already ruined my knife with a regular sharpener.

 

[richard-in-cincy]

Geez I hope not!

I remember when I first bought the Santoku and was able to slice a piece of paper easily. I just found it at a closer-to-me Kitchen Kapers. My knife is really getting dull. I'll buy it there and I'll take it back if it doesn't perform. I'll let you know how it works.

http://search.kitchenkapers.com/?catalog=kkapers2&.autodone=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitchenkapers.com%2Findex.html&query=knife+sharpener

 

[cheezz]

HA!! Did you and Laur enjoy your time away?

 

[steve2-in-la]

I run mine over the steel. Use a 20 degree angle instead of a 45 and it works great.

 

[rvb]

it was wonderful. no fish, but great weather.