Sharpening Steels

The Dexter SANI-SAFE® 12 inch Diamond Sharpener is a great tool to quickly sharpening your knives without using stones or a sharpening machine. It is lightweight with an oval shape (as opposed to round) for greater surface contact with your knife edges. Its microcrystalline industrial diamond guarantees rapid resharpening. The SANI-SAFE® handle creates a flawless seal between the blade and handle to protect against contamination. Learn More

The Victorinox/ Forschner 12 in. Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel is a 600 grit premium sharpening steel with a hollow rod that is coated with diamond for maximum sharpness. The oval shape of a sharpening steels allows you to get more contact with the steel and the blade's edge. The black nylon non-slip handle is comfortable to hold in either your left or right hand. Made in USA. Learn More

Professional-Grade Edge Restoration: The 12-Inch Diamond Standard Is your favorite chef's knife struggling to pass the 'tomato test'? Most traditional honing steels simply realign a folded edge; they don't actually sharpen the blade. The Ultimate Edge 12 in. Oval Diamond Sharpening Rod is the bridge between a basic hone and a full stone-grind. By utilizing high-quality monocrystalline diamonds, this rod actually removes a microscopic amount of steel to recreate a sharp, biting edge on even the hardest alloys. The Engineering of a Perfect Edge At 600 grit, this rod is specifically engineered for 'medium' maintenance. It is aggressive enough to sharpen a dull blade that has lost its utility, yet fine enough to leave a smooth, refined finish that excels in professional environments. The 12-inch length provides the necessary travel for large 8-inch to 10-inch chef knives, ensuring a single, fluid stroke from heel to tip. Why the Oval Profile Matters Unlike traditional round rods that offer a narrow point of contact, the Oval shape of the Ultimate Edge rod provides a wider surface area. This increases the contact between the blade and the diamond abrasive, giving you more control, reducing the time spent sharpening, and ensuring a more consistent angle across the entire length of your knife. Convenience Meets Durability Designed for the fast-paced professional kitchen, this tool requires no messy oils or water. It is incredibly lightweight, reducing wrist fatigue during long prep sessions. Proudly Made in the USA, the M12W is built to withstand the rigors of commercial use while being simple enough for the home enthusiast to master in minutes. Learn More

The F. Dick Regular Cut Oval honing rod with black plastic handle is Friedrich Dick's entry line into their world of sharpening steels, the quality of the rod will be the same as other regular cut rods from F. Dick but the handle is basic and therefore cuts down on the cost of the product. The honing rod is a regular cut and will align a beveled edge on most knives, if your knife has a very high Rockwell Hardness (Above 60) we recommend a different cut like the Titan or Nitro honing rods. This is a honing product meaning that it will straighten and align edges and burnish your blades edge making it smooth for clean cutting. Learn More

The F. Dick Dark Nitro is a new innovation in German manufacturing using new state of the art techniques to develop harder steel knives with tighter grain structures and higher HRC. In doing so Friedrich Dick needed to Develop steels that can straighten and align the edge on harder steeel knives. This unique Dark Nitro Steel has a special surface for very high abrasion and is therefore particularly suitable for hard knives. The oval shape of the blade provides large contact for the knife and therefore more effective sharpening results. The pear-shaped handle design sits comfortably and safely in the hand. This is truly a one of a kind German masterpiece brought to you by the company that has been pioneering honing steels since the early 1800's. 

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The F. Dick 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel is the best grit for traditional German and American knives. With a wider surface area than the standard round cut and a comfortable Non-Slip Plastic Handle this is an excellent choice for working professionals. This knife is made to the highest standard in honing by a company that has been the world leader in honing steel production since the 1800's. The red non slip handle is great for industrial use as it is hygienically sealed for cleanliness and won't slip while honing. Made in Germany.  Learn More

The F. Dick EuroCut 12 in. Oval Fine Cut Sharpening Steel with Black Plastic Handle is the ideal honing tool for butchers, sushi chefs and meat processors alike. The Fine cut edge puts a slightly finer edge on your knife than the regular cut which is suited for cutting meat and fish without tearing. F. Dick ensures their honing tools are perfectly tapered, entirely hygienic and well balanced. Made in Germany. Learn More

The F. Dick EuroCut 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle is the best value Oval steel on the market today. In fact when cooks come to our Knife Merchant store looking for honing tools this is the go to model Chef David will recommend. The oval shape makes hitting the ideal 15 to 20 degree angle more fool proof and the wider surface area ensures the user gets the entire edge from heel to tip. F. Dick has been the leader in steel honing rod production since the early 1800's and has pioneered many of the techniques used to taper, harden and balance their steels so that each rod is a masterpiece. Made in Germany. Learn More

The F Dick Multiron Steel is ribbed so as to aggressively catch burred or bent edges. The surface is fine-cut. So, with pressure, you can easily straighten damaged or burred edges. With light pressure, it hones nicely. This is a favorite steel at Knife Merchant as you can really feel any problem areas on the knife. You'll know by touch when you have a bad spot and using this steel really allows you to go a lot longer between sharpening. F. Dick has been producing and innovating honing products longer than any other manufacturer, they have state of the art manufacturing techniques that make this steel perfectly cut and tapered so the user gets the best results from their knife's edge. Made in Germany. Learn More