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The Victorinox Swiss Sharp handheld sharpener restores a sharp edge quickly on dull kitchen knives. Its handle fits either the left or the right hand comfortably and securely, and a full-length finger guard protects the fingers while sharpening.It suits home cooks who want a simple tool for bringing a dull blade back without learning to use a stone. Follow the instructions included with the sharpener, using light, even strokes along the full length of the edge.Between sharpenings, a honing steel keeps the edge aligned so the sharpener is needed less frequently. The Victorinox Classic 8-inch Medium-Fine Honing Rod is a good companion for home knives.Wipe the blade clean after sharpening to remove fine metal particles before you cook. Store the sharpener in a dry drawer.For a diamond steel that also sharpens, see the Victorinox 12-inch Round Solid Core Diamond Steel. Our Honing Rod Guide explains the difference between honing and sharpening. Learn More

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

Designed to remove rust from carbon steel knives and tools. Knife Merchant Tip: Rust erasers are generally used dry, but for heavily rusted knives, adding a couple drops of tsubaki or mineral oil speeds up your work and creates a smoother finish Learn More

Promotes maximum cutting for all grit sizes of whetstones. Learn More

The Apex of Sharpening: Naniwa 1000 Professional Stone For the craftsman who understands that the edge is everything, there is the Naniwa 1000 Professional Stone. This is not merely a tool for sharpening; it is the heart of a precision sharpening system, revered globally by master chefs, woodworkers, and knife enthusiasts for delivering an unparalleled sharpening experience. At the 1000-grit level, it is the quintessential workhorse—aggressively re-establishing a flawless primary bevel on a dull blade while leaving a refined, toothy edge ready for the most demanding cuts. The soul of this stone lies in its advanced magnesia-bonding process. This proprietary method creates a supremely dense yet friable surface, packed with a higher concentration of premium abrasive. The result is a sharpening sensation that must be felt to be believed: a swift, almost effortless cutting action with a smooth, velvety feedback that communicates the state of the edge directly to your hands. As you work, it generates a rich, uniform slurry that aids in polishing the steel, creating the beautiful, hazy kasumi finish prized on high-end Japanese cutlery. This is more than a purchase; it's an investment in the art of sharpening. Choose the Naniwa Professional when you seek not just a sharp knife, but mastery over the edge itself. Learn More

Naniwa Professional Stones (formally known as Chosera) utilize Magnesia in their bonding agent; giving these stones a longer life and faster sharpening capabilities. These stones are ceramic and do not require soaking. Splash and go. Learn More

The Naniwa Professional 400 Grit Ceramic Stone is the coarsest stone in the Professional series. This stone is designed to cut very quickly and to remove a lot of steel. Although ceramic stones are by nature less aggressive than traditional or oil stones this stone does move a sustantial amount of steel. We recommend this stone for re-profiling, reshaping and thinning blades, removing chips, repairing tips and other heavy work that requires quick cutting. The 400 grit can also be used as an initial stone for confident sharpeners who want to speed up their work, but we don't recommend using this as your go-to primary stone. This will leave a fairly rough edge that needs to be followed by a smoother stone. We'd recommend moving from this stone to a 1000 grit before you finish on a high-grit polishing stone.  Learn More

“No work” is Dexter-Russell’s promise that this smooth steel never needs working with emery cloth to keep its surface effective. The 10-inch NWSS-10 realigns an edge without removing metal, and Dexter pitched the No Work line to production managers as an edge maintenance tool that is easy to teach to new hires. Shoppers search for it as a smooth no work sharpening steel.A smooth steel is the gentlest kind, a good match for cooks and meat cutters who hone often and want to keep a keen edge longer between sharpenings.
Smooth or Diamond?When the edge needs metal removed, a diamond steel such as the Sani-Safe 12-inch Diamond Sharpening Steel does more work. Learn More

The Rapid Steel Action takes the technique out of honing. Instead of holding an angle on a steel, the cook draws the knife through a slot where spring-loaded rods meet the edge from both sides at once, so burrs come off and the edge is realigned in a few strokes.Because the angle is built in, the Action suits busy kitchens and meat rooms where many people share knives and not everyone has learned to use a steel. It works on all steel types. The set comes with a non-slip base plate with suction cups, so the sharpener stays put on a counter while one hand guides the knife.For meat processing, the Rapid Steel HyperDrill II takes reworked fine cut rods instead. Replacement rods for this unit are the Action Rapid Steel replacement rods. Cooks who prefer a traditional steel can start with the EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel. Learn More