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F. Dick FineCut 12-inch Oval Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The FineCut surface looks different from most steels, with grooves shaped like a run of S curves rather than straight lines. It removes a burr and smooths the edge without leaving micro-serrations, so it is recommended for Japanese knives as well as German ones.At 12 inches, the rod gives long slicers and 10-inch chef’s knives a full stroke from heel to tip. The oval profile presents a wide face that makes the angle easier to hold. A rod that actually straightens the edge and holds up under heavy use is what keeps a busy kitchen cutting cleanly between sharpenings.For a cook with both German and Japanese knives, one fine cut rod can look after the whole roll.A shorter version is the FineCut 10-inch oval steel, and a round profile is the FineCut 12-inch round steel. For more bite, the 12-inch oval regular cut steel with non-slip handle has the same shape. Learn More$74.10 -
F. Dick Red Spirit AJAX 8-inch Chef’s Knife
F. Dick designed the AJAX shape to bridge the gap between a cleaver and a chef’s knife, and the Red Spirit AJAX brings that idea to barbecue pitmasters and butchers. Its curved belly and substantial weight carry it through smoked brisket, pork shoulder and heavy prep.A tall, weighty blade does more of the work than a standard chef’s knife, which helps with thick bark and connective tissue. The curve lets the cook rock through a stack of onions or herbs, and the height keeps the knuckles well above the board. Despite its size, the round Red Spirit handle keeps it easy to maneuver.Its height also gives the guiding hand a flat face to rest against when slicing through a thick flat of brisket.The AJAX has its own belt-carry cover, the F. Dick blade cover for the Red Spirit AJAX. A heavier forged version is the 1905 AJAX butcher’s chef’s knife, and the AJAX also comes in the Red Spirit Pit Master BBQ set. Learn More$87.75 -
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 -
F. Dick 10-inch Round Regular Cut Steel with Non-Slip Handle
A non-slip handle matters when the hands are wet or greasy, and this 10-inch round F. Dick steel pairs one with a regular cut for everyday honing. It suits meat cutters and cooks who hone throughout a shift.F. Dick cuts the grooves deep and even, so the rod hones consistently and keeps its bite with use. The handle is sealed to the rod, which keeps it suitable for processing plants and busy kitchens with strict cleaning routines. Ten inches fits a standard knife block and suits boning, utility and chef’s knives up to about 8 inches.Keep it within reach of the cutting board so a few strokes between tasks become part of the routine.For longer knives, the 12-inch and 14-inch versions add reach. An oval rod with the same handle is the 12-inch oval regular cut steel with non-slip handle. For a finer finish, see the FineCut 10-inch oval steel. Learn More$38.35 -
F. Dick 2.75-inch Pocket Steel
Anglers, hunters and campers can carry this F. Dick pocket steel for quick touch-ups away from the kitchen. The regular cut rod brings back the edge on a pocket knife or a fillet knife wherever it is needed.To store it, unscrew the rod and screw it back in reversed, inside the handle, which protects the cut and keeps it from snagging in a pocket or tackle box. The rod resists corrosion, so it can sit in a bag between trips without rusting. It is small enough to keep in a glove box as well.Before a trip, check that the rod is screwed in firmly so it cannot work loose in a pack.For a field kit with room for a longer rod, the F. Dick 8-inch coarse cut steel gives more length. At home, the F. Dick 10-inch round regular cut steel fits a knife block. A fishing knife to carry with it is the ErgoGrip 4-inch fishing knife. Learn More$15.60 -
F. Dick MultiCut 11-inch Flat Fine and Regular Cut Steel
The MultiCut has a fine surface for restoring and honing an edge with light strokes, and the edges of its grooves have a grinding effect that takes the shoulder of the edge back when a blunt knife is steeled more firmly. One flat rod handles both upkeep and correction. It is the highest-rated steel we sell.The flat face makes a consistent angle easy to meet. Fine lines align a burred edge and clear away metal flakes for a smooth cut. Keep it out of sight in a busy kitchen, or every cook on the line will want to touch up a knife on it. The handle is balanced against the heavy rod and sealed for clean environments.An oval rod with fine and regular cut is the Dickoron Multiron 12-inch oval steel. A flat fine cut alone is the F. Dick 2000 11-inch flat steel, and the Balkan flat butcher steel has an all-metal handle. Learn More$143.00 -
F. Dick Dickoron Classic 12-inch Oval Sapphire Cut Steel
In Germany, the Dickoron oval is one of the steels professionals prefer, and it gives an extremely sharp edge. This 12-inch Dickoron Classic combines the sapphire cut with an oval rod that makes the angle easy to hold.What separates the sapphire and fine cuts? Both are grooved to a similar depth, but the sapphire has straight, very fine striations running from handle to tip, while the fine cut runs in a wavy S pattern. The fine cut is therefore slightly more aggressive in texture than the sapphire. The oval face spreads the stroke across more of the edge for quick, even results.It suits sushi and fish work as well as butchery.A round version is the Dickoron Classic 12-inch round steel. For an ultra-fine finish, serious professionals choose the Dickoron Micro 12-inch Oval Super Fine Cut Steel. The S-pattern fine cut is available on the FineCut 12-inch oval steel. Learn More$119.60 -
F. Dick Dickoron Combi 12-inch Square Sapphire and Polished Steel
Two finishes on one rod give serious meat processors, butchers and fishmongers a choice of edge for the day’s work. On this 12-inch square Dickoron Combi, two opposite faces carry the sapphire cut and the other two are polished.The sapphire faces straighten the edge and give fine honing, leaving a slightly toothier edge that suits slicing fruit and vegetables. The polished faces then finish the blade after sharpening for an extremely smooth, sharp edge that portions proteins cleanly. The square profile makes each face distinct, so it is easy to tell which finish is in use.It replaces two rods at a crowded station.A single polished rod is the Dickoron Polish 12-inch oval steel, and the sapphire cut alone comes on the Dickoron Classic 12-inch oval steel. A smaller combination rod with a non-slip handle is the F. Dick 10-inch square polished and fine cut steel. Learn More$141.05 -
F. Dick Dickoron Classic 14-inch Round Sapphire Cut Steel
Butchers, meat processors and cooks who carve shawarma and gyro with long slicers need a long rod, and this 14-inch Dickoron Classic adds the sapphire cut to that length. It is also well suited to curved scimitars and breaking knives.The extra length lets a 12-inch blade sweep its whole edge in one stroke, so the angle stays consistent from heel to tip. The fine, straight sapphire striations give velvety-soft honing and leave a uniform, fine edge. F. Dick cuts the lines with modern production methods so they run even and at the correct depth.Hang it at the station between cuts.For knives up to 10 inches, the Dickoron Classic 12-inch round steel is easier to carry. A regular cut at this length is the F. Dick 14-inch round butcher steel. A scabbard such as the F. Dick Knife Scabbard with Belt carries the steel with the knives. Learn More$109.20 -
F. Dick Dickoron Classic 12-inch Round Sapphire Cut Steel
The sapphire cut is used only in the Dickoron family, and this 12-inch round Dickoron Classic brings it to butchers, fishmongers and meat processors who want sharper knives and better yields. F. Dick describes the result as velvety-soft honing.The sapphire cut has straight, very fine striations running from handle to tip. It produces a uniformly sharp, fine edge that can be kept sharp for a long time before the knife needs regrinding. The round profile gives precise control along curved boning and breaking knives, and the substantial handle balances the rod well.It also fits a full-size knife roll.An oval version is the Dickoron Classic 12-inch oval steel, and the 14-inch round suits long scimitars. For a still finer cut, serious professionals choose the Dickoron Micro 12-inch Oval Super Fine Cut Steel. A lighter round steel at the same length is the EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel. Learn More$104.00
