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Properly Sharpening Knives with the Güde Sharpening Steel
The Tomato Test
Everyone probably remembers this: The tomato test from countless early morning sales shows on private television suggests to the interested viewer how sharp the affordable knife from the teleshop is. Well, no matter how good the knife may be at the beginning, it is natural that even a knife from a premium brand will eventually lose its sharpness over time. To see how sharp a kitchen knife still is, the tomato test is suitable.
How does the tomato test work?
For the test, you only need your knife and a tomato. Place your knife with the edge on the tomato. Hold your knife loosely in your hand and gently pull it over the tomato without applying pressure. If your knife is still sharp, it will easily cut into the skin of the tomato. Did your knife pass the test?
The Güde Sharpening Steel is the perfect accessory for your knife
Every Güde knife is a very sharp tool. Like any tool, a Güde knife requires regular maintenance. The more frequently you use the knife, the more it will lose its sharpness. This is not a sign of poor quality, but rather the case with all classic knives. Therefore, for long-lasting sharp knives, there is really only one solution: sharpening steel. Without sharpening steel, even the best knife is useless.
To be able to guide a knife cleanly over the entire blade of the sharpening steel, a sharpening steel must be at least 26 cm long. Ideally, it should be 32 cm. The Güde sharpening steel usually has an oval shape. An oval shape is preferable to a round shape because it offers a wider surface for sharpening.
Professionals as well as ambitious hobby chefs love their knives. They have made it a routine to briefly run the knife over the Güde sharpening steel before each use. Even after years, the knife will remain sharp this way.
Those who neglect sharpening with the sharpening steel should not be surprised if the blade remains permanently dull. In particular, the cutting angle and thus the functionality of the knives can be impaired. The company Güde offers all customers the option to have their Güde knives resharpened if needed after two, three, or five years. If you are interested, you are welcome to contact our customer service for further information.
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