I got a WÜSTHOF chef knife 15 years ago. I still used it every single day. However, about five years ago I let a knife sharpening vendor at a farmer's market "sharpen" it since I had never done anything but hone it. Mistake!!!! It's never been quite right since then no matter what I did to correct it. I don't know what he did or how, but there are deep scars across the whole blade. HOW? WHY? I was sad about what he did to my knife which was never the same after he mutilated it. 

So I decided to retire it and get a new one. I LOVE IT! It cuts like a dream!! Just like my old one did pre-injury. I got my first WÜSTHOF knives when we lived in Germany. I got my first chef knife after a cooking class where I learned the joy of using a chef knife. I'm sad my old one was mistreated but so thankful for my sharp, new knife. I also got a new honing tool as well for this fresh start! ~sad and happy sigh. 

Sharpen responsibly!!!