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

  1. Katie says

    I bought a set of Cutco knives two years ago and still haven’t sharpened them. I probably should though!

  4. Allison K says

    I sharpen my chefs knife often. The others, who knows… Yay for Wusthof though–they are fantastic knives!

  5. Nancy P says

    I tried to “like” Wusthop on Facebook but the page was unavailable.

  7. Nancy P says

    I can’t remember ever sharpening my knives….I guess that’s why I’d love to win this set !

  8. Hilva Allen says

    Just found your blog, and I love it!! I don’t really sharpen my knives. I’m afraid I will ruin them. I do have two Wusthof paring knives and I just love them. Thank you for the opportunity to enter, and the great organizing ideas.

  13. Natalie says

    I’ve only sharpened my knives once – when my dad came to visit last Thanksgiving. Since I don’t have a knife sharpener my dad sharpened all of mine for me when he brought his fancy knife sharpener. Thanks for the giveaway.

  16. Karlyn says

    I frequently use carbon steel blade knives, and sharpen them quite regularly with an old fashionded whet stone. I think I last did this for at least one knife about 3 days ago.

  17. Sidney says

    The last time I had my knives sharpened was almost 20 years ago and that was done professionally.

  21. Beth says

    I have never actually sharpened a knife. All of my knives are cheapos. It would be nice to have a real knife!

  22. Rosemary K. says

    My knives never have lasted long enough to be sharpened, yikes! Would love to have a knife that would last longer than six months to a year!!!

  27. Erin says

    I use the sharpening steel ocaisionally but they’ve never been truly sharpened in several years. Thanks for the giveaway!

  30. Esther T. says

    I haven’t sharpened my knives in years. It’s always been a little intimidating. Thanks for the giveaway.

  35. Kristen says

    I have never sharpened my knives. I was just thinking the other day as I was cutting up an apple that they were long overdue.

  38. Jan says

    I sharpen when I notice dullness–I should be more on top of things, but well…

  39. Rebecca Bice says

    I hone my knives every time I use them! I took a knife class over the summer and learned so many useful things.

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