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. Quynh-Thi Vidal says

    Usually use the steel tool that comes with the set to “sharpen”

  4. kathleen viviano says

    I have two knives I use most, an eight incher and a twelve inch one. I think I sharpen these every 5th or 6th use and today I thought to myself that they are both in need of sharpening, so, I guess the last time I sharpened my knives was last week (I use one or the other almost every single day you see).

  5. Kaelsma says

    You’re supposed to sharpen knives? … I guess that tells you when I sharpened mine last – LOL! All kidding aside, my knives come from Dollar Tree so I just buy new ones when the old ones wear out. I don’t know how I’d act with a GOOD knife!

  6. Monica says

    My knife is dull after much cutting for canning. A new knife and sharpener would be welcomed here!

  7. Merica says

    Just 2 days ago. I have discovered that cutting with a sharp knife is so much easier. and tkes less time. Thank you for a chance to win. I could really use a GOOD knife.

  10. Janis S says

    Don’t remember the last time I sharpened my knives. They probably all need it! But what do you do for serrated knives?

  11. PW says

    Wusthof makes a really good knife and I have been looking at getting one of theirs. Mine are old and falling apart. I watched a demo on using knives and sharpeners and theirs was listed as most desirable. I sharpened my knife just last night, I have an old sharpener that I use so I could really use either the kife or the sharpener. Thanks for the offer.

  12. Carly C says

    Sorry… my daughter posted for me (early)… I meant I would love an easy to use sharpener.
    Also… I like you on FB.

  13. Carly C says

    I never sharpen my knives… but my husband does (I think). Would love an easy to u

  14. Nicole says

    How sad is this ?!? Rather than sharpen knives, I just buy a new set every couple years. I was just saying how next time we buy a great set, AND a great sharpener. This would be awesome to win !

  16. Heather says

    Knives need to be sharpened? It has been WAY too long! I would love a nice knife and sharpener!

  19. Laurie says

    The last time I sharpened my knives was never. It is on my to do list. 🙂

  24. Lisa says

    I love a good knife! I have never sharpened my own but I have one Cutco knife (the large chef one) that I paid to get sharpened at a shoe repair place. They only charge $3 but it’s a long drive, so I’d love to have the knife-sharpening tool!

  30. Anna says

    I’ve never sharpened my knives–but I just got them recently as a wedding present, so they haven’t needed it yet! I’m sure they will soon though.

  32. Lisa says

    I sharpen my knives just about everytime I use them. So, last time was on Wednesday when I was cooking.

  36. Cheryl says

    I have never sharpened most of my knives, but I do have a small little gadget that I use with my paring knives that you pull the knife through a few times to keep a good edge. Thank you for the chance to enter!

  37. kris says

    My knives are super dull and I have never sharpened them but have always wanted a knife sharpener!!

  40. Rebecca says

    There is nothing like a great knife in the kitchen! I actually had my three go to knives sharpened this summer by a with of representative. made such a difference!

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