F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel

This is the best-selling steel in our shop. The EuroCut line puts the same F. Dick rod, with the same warranty, in a less expensive handle, so the money goes into the part that touches the knife. For American and German knives, it is the best value in a honing rod we carry.

Regular cut has noticeably more texture than fine cut. That extra bite keeps a working edge on knives that see heavy daily use, and it helps on tough or waxy produce such as tomatoes and bell peppers, which a fine cut can struggle with. At 12 inches, the rod is long enough to hone a 10-inch chef’s knife or slicer in one full stroke. The round profile is the one compromise, since a round rod can roll off a counter where an oval one will not.

Regular or Fine Cut?

For a gentler touch-up on knives that are already sharp, the F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Round Fine Cut Steel has the same handle and length with less texture. If you would rather have more contact with the blade and a rod that stays put on the counter, choose the F. Dick EuroCut 12-inch Oval Regular Cut Steel. Our Honing Rod Guide explains how to match a rod to your knives.