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Since our beginnings in 1992, we have been dedicated to providing a wide range of quality products with chefs and restaurateurs in mind. We deliver quality food service products for busy kitchens that enhance food preparation, cooking and dining experiences for operators and patrons.

Winco was established on the idea that a small wares and equipment supplier must be able to deliver quality products as well as partnership services, and this remains the company’s foundation. These joint strengths, combined with the passion for food service, are why Winco continues to be recognized as a leading brand in the industry.

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Material

Stainless Steel

Brand

Winco

Color

Stainless Steel

Product Dimensions

17.5"L x 0.5"W x 1"H

Item Weight

13.6 ounces

Grit Type

Fine

Manufacturer

Winco USA

Global Trade Identification Number

00812944009328, 00603882758559

UPC

603882758559 812944009328

ASIN

B001N0ULJG

Item model number

K-12S

Customer Reviews

4.6 2,055 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#88,901 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
#323 in Knife Sharpeners

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

June 6, 2004

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Winco 12 inch sharpening steel K-12S. Plastic handle with hanging loop. Wipe with soft damp cloth for cleaning.

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Value for money	4.4	5.0	4.2	—	4.0	4.7
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grit type	Fine	—	Fine	Coarse	—	Ultra Fine, Extra Fine, Fine
weight	0.85 pounds	0.52 pounds	11.98 ounces	0.89 pounds	191 grams	2.1 pounds

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

2,055 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and ease of use of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention it's a solid honing steel, works well on kitchen knives, and is good value for the price. Some are also satisfied with weight, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on size.

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348 customers mention "Quality"302 positive46 negative

Customers like the quality of the sharpener. They say it's a fine quality sharpening steel, solid, and of high quality. They also say the handle is strong and the steel feels solid. They mention that it'll make their knives twice as sharp.

"Quick shipping, great quality and easy to install. I paid $250 for a garage door company to install an inferior product. Good company great product." Read more

"This sharpener works really well. Sharpens great and is long enough that you can get long stokes for quicker sharpening...." Read more

"...kept it due to positive reviews from professional reviewers, appears to be made well and works very well for me. A good value for the money.1...." Read more

"...They keep my knives nice and razor sharp...." Read more

229 customers mention "Performance"218 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife sharpener. They mention that it works well on several of their kitchen knives and leaves a very smooth finish. Some say that it's more effective than their electric sharpeners. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"...5 stars – I love it! It is awesome and I highly recommend everyone to purchase this product!4 stars – I like it, but there are some flaws...." Read more

"...The steel is smooth and effective, this works just like any other honing steel but for a great price...." Read more

"...In using this steel I have found that it works very well with my kitchen knives and leaves a very smooth and sharp edge...." Read more

"Works nice, to sharpen knives, etc." Read more

140 customers mention "Value"134 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the knife sharpener. They mention that it works well for the price and is a great steel for the money.

"...effective, this works just like any other honing steel but for a great price...." Read more

"...A good value for the money.1...." Read more

"...I am due for a new one. Well worth the money" Read more

"...handles, but in reality they all pretty much do the same thing.. Great price, Handle is non slip, has enough of a guard to protect your hands." Read more

64 customers mention "Ease of use"58 positive6 negative

Customers find the knife sharpener easy to handle, comfortable, and easy to install. They say it's a simple tool that gets the job done, and the longer length allows for smoother and easier honing. Customers also like the feel of the tool and how effective it is in sharpening/honing knife. They mention the steels are very simple technology that hone the edge of your knife, and that the wood handle is solid and gives plenty to grip.

"Quick shipping, great quality and easy to install. I paid $250 for a garage door company to install an inferior product. Good company great product." Read more

"...The steel is smooth and effective, this works just like any other honing steel but for a great price...." Read more

"...When it was brand new 2 years ago there was a nice drag/grip across the knife and I could tell it was removing some metal which is what I..." Read more

"The grip feels good & secure in your hand to even reshape and restore the edge of my largest 12" chef's knife. Definitely a must buy." Read more

39 customers mention "Weight"29 positive10 negative

Customers like the weight of the knife sharpener. They say it has good weight to it, is not flimsy, and feels like a heavy quality item. Some customers also mention that the hook on the handle is thin, but effective.

"...2. it has a loop on the end to hang on hooks3. it's heavy and feels solid...." Read more

"...No matter, it's heavy and sturdy." Read more

"It is heavier and and not as well balanced as a steel i own from the late 1800s/early 1900s...." Read more

"...It is a great (long) size and weight, the handle is strong and it is easy to hang (has large movable ring attached)...." Read more

27 customers mention "Appearance"27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife sharpener. They mention that it looks good, is not fancy, and adds a touch of whimsy to their kitchen. The buttons are easy to see and are a nice addition to their home. The good quality design is well worth the money paid for it. It is comfortable to hold and rejuvenates the edge of just about any knife.

"Nice and long, good hand guard." Read more

"...The characters and words on the button are easy to see and adds a touch of whimsy that I love." Read more

"...products, this steel is well made, comfortable to hold and rejuvenates the edge of just about any knife in the kitchen." Read more

"...It's simply the nicest steel I've ever owned. Works great, not fancy, it just works, and well." Read more

23 customers mention "Edge"20 positive3 negative

Customers like the edge of the knife sharpener. They say it provides a good edge, hone the edge well, and maintains a keen edge. Some customers say it does a great job of reviving the edge and keeping the knife edges straight. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this product.

"...If used regularly it provides a semi sharp edge but again, not as good as my vintage steel. Would I buy it again. Probably not." Read more

"Perfect at maintaining edge. I love this, as it helps keep the edge on my knives...." Read more

"...sharpening, but in the meantime, this steel honed them to a nice enough edge that they no longerfeel like machetes. It’s sturdy and works well...." Read more

"...I am glad I got it. The zelite knife has such a fine razor sharp edge and it is made of such hard high carbon steel, you only need to touch up the..." Read more

95 customers mention "Size"64 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife sharpener. Some mention that it has a nice handle, is long enough for large knives, and is user friendly. Others say that it is rather large, and barely fit in their drawer.

"This sharpener works really well. Sharpens great and is long enough that you can get long stokes for quicker sharpening...." Read more

"...First impressions - 12 inches is long! Much longer than many of the steels you'll see coming with knife sets...." Read more

"...It’s sturdy and works well. My only complaint is that it’s a little short and feels like you can’t get a full swipe along the blade...." Read more

"...apartment and I need utensils to do a great job and easy to storage in small compartments. My husband is a chef and love this for his knives." Read more

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Brian Ryder

Great Product! Easy to install... saved hundreds by DIY.

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024

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Quick shipping, great quality and easy to install. I paid $250 for a garage door company to install an inferior product. Good company great product.

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016

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This sharpener works really well. Sharpens great and is long enough that you can get long stokes for quicker sharpening.

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Paige F.

Gets the job done

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016

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Purchased this because the Wusthof sharpening steel we had been using had 'Wusthof' imprinted in the steel. This created divots which could catch knives as you were honing them! After worrying constantly about chipping our knives catching the imprint, we replaced that steel with this item.

First impressions - 12 inches is long! Much longer than many of the steels you'll see coming with knife sets. Honing 10 inch knives is a breeze on this steel regardless of what your honing stroke looks like. The steel is smooth and effective, this works just like any other honing steel but for a great price. There are no imprints on the length of the steel so you can use its full length.

The handle is a little less than ergonomic, but it gets the job done. The hook on the end is useful if you want to hang this, but the guard at the end of the handle is so thick that it pushes the steel outward from the wall. We just keep it in our knife drawer.

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A. Gallo

Winware Stainless Steel Sharpening Steel, 12 inch

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022

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Steels are intended to hone not sharpen but this steel appears to have grooves that are more coarse than fine as in some others, so it may well sharpen as well although I cannot confirm. In using this steel I have found that it works very well with my kitchen knives and leaves a very smooth and sharp edge. Due the following I almost sent it back but kept it due to positive reviews from professional reviewers, appears to be made well and works very well for me. A good value for the money.
1. Listing in Amazon states country of origin : USA (one of the reasons I bought it); However, packaging states made in China. Misleading information.
2. Item was received without hanging loop: Will not be hanging so I kept anyway
3. Misspelling on packaging: Makes you wonder about manufacturer's professionalism

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Ajax

Is a nice sharpening steel and not honing in my opinion.

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018

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I bought this because I was led to believe it was represented as a sharpening rod. There are a lot of "experts" and "chefs" here who disagree as to whether it is honing or sharpening.
This is my experience:

When it was brand new 2 years ago there was a nice drag/grip across the knife and I could tell it was removing some metal which is what I wanted.
I use it once a week and use a different Henckel honing rod afterward every day which is smoother and has a ring sound to it. They keep my knives nice and razor sharp.
I haven't had to use a sharpening stone in a long while unless one of my guests cuts on a ceramic plate, stone counter or mistakenly puts a knife in the dishwasher.

Being 2 years old now it has less drag but still sharpens. I am due for a new one. Well worth the money

4 people found this helpful

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Reviewer44

Replacement

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023

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Works nice, to sharpen knives, etc.

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Anyone who cooks needs a good steel

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023

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My grandfather and one of his sons were both old fashioned butchers - no saws! Steels are not sharpeners, they're to hone blades. Every time you use a knife, parts of the edge will become misaligned - a steel straightens it out. Grandpop was really fast at it - the showoff! Unfortunately I don't know where I packed it so its in a box somewhere. This steel got good reviews on chef sites. Get it, learn how to use it and actually use it regularly if you want your blades to last. Dull knives are dangerous!

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024

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I live in a small apartment and I need utensils to do a great job and easy to storage in small compartments. My husband is a chef and love this for his knives.

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Erick Ronaldo Segovia Alejandro

Muy buena

Reviewed in Mexico on April 1, 2024

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De buen tamaño y excelente calidad, 100% recomendable

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PMT

Appears to be a Quality product

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2024

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Delivered on time & as described........Have used it several times since receiving........Appears to be a quality product......Does a V-good job on all my knives. Hopefully it will last a long time.

Prue

Very pleased

Reviewed in Australia on September 19, 2020

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Gets the job done, doesn't feel cheap, arrived quick.

Nakshinam

Good deal, fast shipping.

Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2022

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Got this item the next day. It is a quality brand at a great price.

Danny

LO MEJOR EN CALIDAD PRECIO.

Reviewed in Mexico on October 11, 2018

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El producto da sensación de calidad al tenerlo en la mano, es pesado como debe ser ya que es un producto de metal, el tamaño es el indicado para mis cuchillos de 8’, el plastico de donde se sujeta es ergonómico y de buen tamaño, con solo 4 pases por lado en mis cuchillos le regresa el filo perfectamente, hay que entender que este producto es un alineador de filo y no un afilador, para afilar los cuchillos deben usar piedras de diferentes porosidades o grits, minimo grano 400 para desgastar el metal, 1000 para afilar, 3000 en adelante para pulir y al final asentador de cuero con pasta de pulir para dejar un filo que puede afeitar, despues del uso continuo,es donde entra en acción este producto para mantener el filo en buenas condiciones. 5 estrellas por la calidad y precio. $ 148 pesos Mexicanos definitivamente una ganga.

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