Andrea Dekker

Weekend Giveaway: Wüsthof Knife and Knife Sharpener Set

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Update: This giveaway is now closed.

Congrats to:

  • Janis (jksabel@…)
  • Caroline (carolinealittle@…)

 

Over the past 3 months, we’ve been living without a “real kitchen”. Sure, we created a somewhat functional kitchen in our office… but it didn’t have running water (so you can image how functional it really is!)

In an effort to simplify our lives while living without a kitchen (and without a bathtub or utility sink to wash dishes), we decided to use all plastic bowls, plates, cups, and utensils — yes, they are recyclable! We also used slow cooker liners to cook in our slow cookers, disposable plastic containers to store food, and disposable aluminum pans to bake in our toaster over.

It’s amazing how FEW dishes we had to wash this entire summer!

However, one of the kitchen items I simply could not replace with a disposable alternative was a good sharp utility knife (and yes, I did try — but cutting onions, fruits, and veggies with a plastic knife didn’t work very well.)

Thankfully, Wüsthof sent me their new Micro-Serrated 4.5-inch Utility Knife — and it has quickly become my new go-to knife for just about any quick cutting task.

I realize I’m not a master chef, but this knife makes me feel like a pro!

I’m a big fan of the smaller size — it’s big enough for any small to medium cutting task (no, I wouldn’t tackle a watermelon with this knife) but still small enough that my hand isn’t sore after using it. Plus it’s basically 2 knives in one (yay for space-saving) because it has BOTH a straight and serrated edge which really comes in handy.

I have a few really nice knives… but I’ve never sharpened them because I was sort of intimidated by the whole process. Wüsthof wanted to help me out here too, so they sent their 2-Stage Universal Knife Sharpener… and it honestly makes the whole process super easy. The knife sharpener has 2 notches to quickly and easily sharpen pretty much any knife you own; and it’s small enough to store right in your kitchen drawer.

After about 15 minutes, I was able to sharpen all my knives (they are ready and waiting for lots of use once our kitchen is finished!) 

If you’re looking for a great knife and knife sharpener to add to your collection (or to give as a gift), you’ll definitely want to enter my giveaway below.

The Giveaway:

Today, TWO lucky readers will win a Wüsthof prize package that includes:

How to Enter:

1. {required} Leave a comment on this post. When was the last time you sharpened your knives?

If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.

Prizes:

(2) Wüsthof prize packages as described above.

This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, 09/24/2012 and is open to US residents, 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. Rory W says

    Unfortunately I have to admit that I’ve never sharpened my knives! Ah! So this would be a great thing to have. Thanks for the chance to win!

  4. Michaël says

    I sharpen my knives at least once a month, the ones I use everyday slide over the poke every week 🙂
    Saving for a Wüsthof Classic Ikon Santoku (the 6/7″ one) at the moment, can’t wait !

  6. Nancy L says

    Ummmm….you’re supposed to SHARPEN your knives? Haha, it’s been a while!

  7. Jinny Apuli says

    I already liked Wusthof on Facebook but now I like Simple Organized Living on Facebook also.

  8. Jinny Apuli says

    It has been a while, I probably sharpened one or two of them 6 months ago when I could not cut something but I have not done them all in a long time.

  14. Debbie Hansen says

    I don’t remember when they were last sharpened. I guess I need to do that.

  15. Russell Sternshein says

    I haven’t sharpened any of my knives since getting them

  18. Charlie Shunnarah says

    I sharpened my Wusthof set just week. Snd i like wusthof on facebook.

  19. Tom Williams says

    It has been about a year possibly a little longer. Some of them are still as sharp as can be and others are getting a little dull so it is about time again.

  20. Cindy says

    I’ve actually never sharpened my knives! This would be a great prize to win for that reason.

  22. Laura says

    I have never ever ever sharpened my knives! So terrible. I love watching Gordon Ramsey do it on TV though–does that count?? 🙂

  28. chad paxton says

    I sharpen my knives about once every two weeks with a weekly test, just in case. i run them along a steel once a day before use. i already like wusthof, not only in real life but also on facebook 🙂

  31. Jenny says

    My husband does it so honestly I don’t know! They probably need done again!

  33. Matthew child's says

    It has probably been about a month or two since I went through and sharpened most all my kitchen knives for my better half. When I here her start yelling I know it’s time again, lol

  34. Jerome Eggen says

    I lost my honing steal about a month ago… My knives are getting duller by the day, so I could really use this sharpener. It would be a great prize!

  35. Jim De Arman says

    I need to sharpen my knives as I don’t remember how long it has been. This would be a great prize so that I could do that. And I liked both sites!

  38. Teresa Mueller says

    I’m so embarrassed…I can’t remember. However, they are not even a name brand and were always dull.

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