F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Oval Regular Cut Steel

When cooks come to our store looking for a honing tool, the EuroCut 12-inch oval is the model Chef David recommends. It offers F. Dick’s regular cut on an oval rod at a working-kitchen build.

The oval shape makes the honing angle more forgiving to find, and the wider face reaches the whole edge from heel to tip. Regular cut grooves straighten a rolled edge and restore bite on chef’s knives, slicers and boning knives. F. Dick tapers and balances the rod so each stroke feels the same along its length.

It also fits a full-size knife roll.

Our best-selling steel overall is the round version, the EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel. For a finer finish on meat and fish, the EuroCut 12-inch oval fine cut steel is the sibling. Cooks who want a heavier rod with a metal finger guard can compare the F. Dick 12-inch oval butcher steel.

SKU: D7 7553 30

Availability: In stock

$37.70
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Rod length: 12 inches (30 cm)
    • Overall length: 17.9 inches (45.5 cm)
    • Weight: 0.84 pounds (0.38 kg)
    • Shape: Oval
    • Cut: Regular
    • Series: EuroCut
    • Handle: Black plastic
    • Made in: Germany
    • Item number: 7755330

    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 Plastic Handle Steels Compared

    A round rod touches the edge at one point; an oval rod presents a wider face. Our honing steel guide explains how to choose.

    SteelLengthShapeCut
    10-inch Round Regular Cut Steel10 in. (25 cm)RoundRegular
    12-inch Oval Regular Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalRegular
    10-inch Round Regular Cut Butcher Steel10 in. (25 cm)RoundRegular
    12-inch Round Regular Cut Butcher Steel12 in. (30 cm)RoundRegular
    14-inch Round Regular Cut Butcher Steel14 in. (35 cm)RoundRegular
    12-inch Oval Regular Cut Butcher Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalRegular
    EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)RoundRegular
    EuroCut 12-inch Oval Regular Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalRegular
    EuroCut 12-inch Round Fine Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)RoundFine
    EuroCut 12-inch Oval Fine Cut Steel12 in. (30 cm)OvalFine

    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 7553 30
    Cut Regular
    Handle Material Plastic
    Material Steel
    Brand Friedrich Dick
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    Manufacturer's Part Number 7755330
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $58.00

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