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Dexter-Russell Val-U 12-inch Sharpening Steel

Dexter-Russell Val-U 12-inch Sharpening Steel

The Val-U 12-inch steel is Dexter-Russell’s economy honing steel, a straightforward tool for keeping a working edge aligned between sharpenings. Twelve inches gives enough length to hone a chef’s knife or a slicer in full strokes, and shoppers search for it by the Val-U name. It is best suited to the soft to medium steels, around 54 to 58 HRC, used by brands such as Dexter-Russell, Victorinox and Wüsthof.

Steps Up From the Val-U

For a steel that also sharpens, see the Sani-Safe 12-inch Diamond Sharpening Steel.

SKU: 30505

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Specifications

Model: 30505
Dexter item number: 30505
Series: Val-U
Length: 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Dexter-Russell Steels and Sharpeners Compared

Tool	Length	Surface	What it does
NWSS-10 No Work Steel	10 in.	Smooth	Realigns the edge
12SB-12 Butcher Steel	12 in.	Smooth	Realigns the edge
Val-U Steel	12 in.	Not stated by Dexter	Realigns the edge
DDS-12 Sani-Safe Diamond	12 in.	Diamond, oval	Sharpens and realigns
VS12 V-Lo Diamond	12 in.	Diamond	Sharpens and realigns
EDGE-1 EZ Edge	Hand-held	Tungsten carbide	Quick resharpening

Our Honing Rod Guide explains when to hone, when to sharpen and how to use a steel.

Tips for Best Results

Hold the blade at a consistent angle to the steel; anywhere from 15 to 25 degrees works for most kitchen knives. Use light, even strokes, alternating sides, and wipe the knife clean afterward. A steel maintains an edge between sharpenings and does not replace them.

Additional Info

SKU	30505
Cut	Regular
Handle Material	Black Polypropylene
Material	Steel
Brand	Dexter-Russell
Country of Manufacture
Manufacturer's Part Number	30505
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	No