In actuality, you should hone your knives after every use, while you'll only rarely need to sharpen. Doing each at the proper times should keep your Wüsthof knife set slicing easily long into the future.

How often should Wusthof knives be sharpened?

Your knives should only need to be sharpened every few months depending on how often they are used – I would also recommend having your knives professionally sharpened every 1-2 years.

Can I send my Wusthof knives to be sharpened?

There is no reason to put up with dull Wusthof knives in the kitchen. Simply pack them up, and send them to my shop. They will be professionally sharpened in 48 hours and sent back via USPS Priority Mail, so you won't be without your knives for long!