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F. Dick 8-inch Coarse Cut Kitchen Steel

F. Dick markets this smaller steel as a household steel, and its coarse cut renews the edge on standard German and American blades. Poultry processors who work with 5- and 6-inch boning knives use it extensively, since a short rod is all those knives need.

An 8-inch rod is also a good choice for a hunter’s field kit, being small, light and easier to pack than a 10- or 12-inch steel. The coarse cut removes a little more metal than a regular cut, so a few strokes bring back a dull field knife. Follow it with a finer steel when a smoother edge is wanted.

It fits a tackle box too.

For a smaller steel still, the F. Dick pocket steel fits a pocket or tackle box. A regular cut kitchen steel is the F. Dick 10-inch round regular cut steel. Pair it with the MasterGrip 3-piece field dressing kit for the field.

SKU: D7 8111 20

Availability: In stock

$22.10

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Rod length: 8 inches (20 cm)
    • Overall length: 13.1 inches (33.3 cm)
    • Weight: 0.37 pounds (0.17 kg)
    • Shape: Round
    • Cut: Coarse
    • Handle: Polypropylene
    • Made in: Germany
    • Item number: 7811120

    Which Cut Do You Need?

    • Regular cut: pronounced grooves remove a little metal and leave a slightly toothy edge; F. Dick calls it first aid for knives that are no longer very sharp.
    • Fine cut: removes less metal and mainly straightens a rolled edge for a smoother result.
    • Sapphire and ultra-fine cut: the Dickoron cuts, made for frequent, gentle honing of an edge that is already sharp.
    • Polished: no abrasion; straightens and polishes, and can follow a coarser steel.

    F. Dick Specialty Steels Compared

    For everyday kitchen honing, our best-selling steel overall is the EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel.

    SteelLengthShapeSurface
    2.75-inch Pocket Steel2.75 in. (7 cm)RoundRegular cut
    8-inch Coarse Cut Kitchen Steel8 in. (20 cm)RoundCoarse cut
    1905 10-inch Round Regular Cut Steel10 in. (25 cm)RoundRegular cut
    Red Spirit 10-inch Round Regular Cut Steel10 in. (25 cm)RoundRegular cut
    Balkan 10-inch Flat Fine Cut Butcher Steel10 in. (25 cm)FlatFine cut
    F. Dick 10-inch Non-Chromium Polishing Steel10 in. (25 cm)RoundPolished
    2000 11-inch Flat Fine Cut Steel11 in. (28 cm)FlatFine cut
    MultiCut 11-inch Flat Fine and Regular Cut Steel11 in. (28 cm)FlatFine and regular cut
    DarkNitro 12-inch Oval Sharpening Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalSpecial high-abrasion surface
    Honorary 12-inch Oval Sapphire Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalSapphire cut

    Tips for Best Results

    Hold the knife at a steady angle anywhere from 15 to 25 degrees and draw the full edge, heel to tip, along the rod with light pressure. Alternate sides for a few strokes each. Our honing steel guide walks through the technique.


    Care

    Wipe the rod with a damp cloth after use to remove fine metal particles, then dry the rod and handle. Hang it by its ring or store it where the rod cannot knock against other tools, which can dent the cut.

    Additional Info

    SKU D7 8111 20
    Cut Specialty
    Handle Material Polypropylene
    Material Steel
    Brand Friedrich Dick
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    Manufacturer's Part Number 78111200
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $34.00

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