{"product_id":"wusthof-classic-9-inch-sharpening-steel","title":"Wüsthof Classic 9-Inch Sharpening Steel","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-Grade Honing Steel Engineered for Consistent Professional Edge Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wüsthof Classic 9-Inch Sharpening Steel is designed for routine knife maintenance in demanding professional and home kitchen environments. Its ultra-fine steel surface realigns rolled blade edges between sharpening sessions, helping chefs maintain smooth, controlled, and consistent cutting performance throughout daily prep and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCommercial Field-Tested Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eWüsthof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd 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align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSteel Rod with Plastic Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eUltra Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e0.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBlack Handle with Steel Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e1 Honing Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLifetime Warranty Against Manufacturing Defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Operational Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Fine Edge Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine steel surface gently realigns the cutting edge without aggressively removing blade material, making it suitable for frequent maintenance of high-quality kitchen knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Professional Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 9-inch honing surface accommodates a wide range of chef knives, utility knives, carving knives, and other commonly used kitchen blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black plastic handle provides a secure and comfortable grip, helping the operator maintain consistent rod positioning and blade angles during honing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with a durable steel rod capable of supporting repeated use in busy kitchen environments without compromising its structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Cutting Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular honing helps restore blade alignment, reduce cutting resistance, and maintain greater precision during slicing, chopping, and portioning tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Use and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, position the honing steel securely and draw each side of the knife blade along the rod at a consistent angle using light, controlled pressure. Alternate sides evenly to maintain balanced blade alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean the steel carefully after use and dry it completely before storage. Avoid abrasive chemicals or prolonged moisture exposure that may damage the steel surface or handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Culinary Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46557068001477,"sku":"e2e0d1f2-1554-42c2-815a-253fa35e977e","price":158.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5293\/9205\/files\/61QTjsDRkxL._AC_SL1440.jpg?v=1784351874","url":"https:\/\/culinarysupplies.com\/products\/wusthof-classic-9-inch-sharpening-steel","provider":"Culinary Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}