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F. Dick Honorary 12-inch Oval Sapphire Cut Steel

The Honorary steel is the top of F. Dick’s range, a 12-inch oval rod with a handle that can be engraved. It makes a presentation piece for a retiring butcher, a culinary graduate or a chef marking a milestone.

The rod carries the same fine sapphire cut as the Dickoron steels, so it hones gently and leaves a fine, even edge. It is extra hardened for less wear, and with the right care it can last a lifetime. The balance between the wood handle and the oval rod makes it comfortable for the long, steady strokes of daily honing.

It is a steel to hand down to the next generation.

The same sapphire cut with a plastic handle is the Dickoron Classic 12-inch oval steel. For a wood-handled steel to match a knife set, see the F. Dick DarkNitro steel with its oak handle or the F. Dick 1905 10-inch steel.

SKU: D7 5873 30

Availability: In stock

$136.50

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Rod length: 12 inches (30 cm)
    • Overall length: 18.7 inches (47.5 cm)
    • Weight: 1.21 pounds (0.55 kg)
    • Shape: Oval
    • Cut: Sapphire
    • Handle: Ebony wood with nickel silver inserts for engraving
    • Made in: Germany
    • Item number: 7587330

    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

    A fine or polished surface works best with light pressure and a few alternating strokes per side. Hone regularly, before the edge goes dull, and keep a steady angle between 15 and 25 degrees. Our honing steel guide shows the motion step by step.


    Care

    Wipe the rod after use and dry it. Keep the wood handle away from standing water, and rub it occasionally with food-safe oil to keep the grain from drying out.

    Additional Info

    SKU D7 5873 30
    Cut No
    Handle Material Ebony Wood with Nickel Silver Inserts
    Material Steel
    Brand Friedrich Dick
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    Manufacturer's Part Number 7587330
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $210.00

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