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F. Dick Dickoron Titan 12-inch Oval Coated Steel
Harder knives need a harder steel, and the Dickoron Titan is made for them. Its ultra-hard special coating is three times harder than standard sharpening steels, so it can work knives above 60 Rockwell that a standard rod would barely touch.The coating is slightly more abrasive than other steels, which helps it bring back an edge on hard Japanese knives and Damascus blades evenly. Meat processors also use it for the edge it gives for cutting through beef. For a fine finish, F. Dick recommends following it with the Dickoron Classic, and the oval face keeps the angle steady.For a cook with a mixed roll of German and Japanese knives, it handles the hardest blades in the set.Pair it with the Dickoron Classic 12-inch oval steel for that finishing step. Another rod for hard steels is the F. Dick DarkNitro 12-inch oval steel. A diamond option is the Dickoron Duo diamond and ceramic steel. Learn More$133.25 -
F. Dick 10-inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel with Non-Slip Handle
When a regular steel no longer brings an edge back, a diamond rod will, without soaking a stone or learning to hold an angle on one. Diamond is the fastest-cutting rod there is. This F. Dick rod is 600 grit with a solid core, and that construction matters. Diamond pressed into a solid core lasts for years, while hollow rods with an epoxied coating can wear through in six months to a year of regular use.The oval profile puts more of the rod against the blade on each stroke, so it takes fewer strokes, and you can feel the bevel against the rod more clearly. Diamond also works on hard steels that a plain steel rod cannot touch. Its one drawback is a slightly rougher finish, so it is worth following with a few strokes on a ceramic rod such as the Idahone 12-inch Fine Ceramic Sharpening Rod, Black Wood Handle.
Diamond or Steel?For daily upkeep on a knife that is still sharp, a cut steel such as the F. Dick 10-inch Round Fine Cut Sharpening Steel, Red Handle is gentler and removes less metal. Keep the diamond rod for edges that have gone dull. Our Honing Rod Guide covers when each one makes sense. Learn More$66.30 -
Victorinox 12-inch Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel
The Victorinox 12-inch oval diamond sharpening steel is a 600 grit steel with a hollow rod coated in diamond. Diamond removes metal, so this steel sharpens a dull edge rather than only realigning it.The oval shape gives more contact between the steel and the edge of the blade on each stroke. The black nylon handle is non-slip and comfortable in either hand. It is made in the USA.Use light pressure; diamond cuts quickly, and a few strokes on each side are usually enough. Follow with a fine cut steel or a ceramic rod to smooth the edge.Rinse the rod and wipe it dry after use to keep metal filings from clogging the diamond surface. Never use oil on a diamond steel.For a round, solid-core diamond rod, see the Victorinox 12-inch Round Solid Core Diamond Steel. For daily honing after sharpening, the Victorinox 12-inch Fine Cut Honing Steel. Our Honing Rod Guide explains diamond steels. Learn More$49.40
