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Sharpening Steels
Sharpening Rods, also called Sharpening Steels and Honing Rods, are handheld tools used to hone or sharpen cutlery. They come in a variety of materials (mainly Steel, Ceramic and Diamond), a range of shapes (Round, Square, Oval and Flat), and varying degrees of courseness (smooth, polish, course, etc). We carry a very large selection of honing and sharpening steels and offer a breadth of information regarding the appropriate application of each tool. Please let us know if you need help selecting the proper honing steel for your cutlery or intended purpose; we are happy to offer our expertise.
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F. Dick 14 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle
The F. Dick 14 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle is the standard grade of steel in F. Dicks offering of products. This honing rod features a metal finger guard and metal ring for storage. Cooks like this rod because of the added weight to the handle making it feel more balanced, the taper to this rod is perfect ensuring the user can hit a 15 to 20 degree angle with ease. This longer 14 in. Rod can be a bit hard to store in a knife roll but the longer length may be needed for cooks, butchers and processors who use long knives over 10 inches in length like a scimitar, donor slicer and break knife. Made in Germany, made to last. Learn More$55.25 -
F. Dick 12 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle
The F. Dick 12 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle is the go to standard for F. Dick sharpening steels in both price and build. It has slightly nicer features than the Eurocut line with a metal finger guard and a metal ring for storage, but not as nice as the Sapphire Dickoron line that has been extra hardened and features acrylic handles. The 12 in. size rod is the most ideal length to make sure you are making contact with the entire blades edge from heel to tip, F. Dick ensures the blade is perfectly taper and lines are cut evenly so hitting your 15 to 20 degree edge is consistent and easy. Made in Germany. Learn More$50.70 -
F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle
The F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel the middle of the line steel for Friedrich Dick where it is slightly nicer than the Eurocut with its metal finger guard and metal ring for storage, but not as nice as the Sapphire cut steel line which features a special hardening process and acrylic handle. This steel is made to the highest standards by the world leader in honing steel production and innovation. The 10 in. length is suitable for most kitchen knives however a longer model may be better if you need to hone longer curved blades like a scimitar, break knife or long slicer. Made in Germany. Learn More$48.75 -
F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel
The F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel is the standard regular cut steel in F. Dicks line of honing products. This is the same steel that accompanies the F. Dick knife block, it has a nicer handle and better weight than the Eurocut line but not as nice as the Dickoron line of sapphire cut. F. Dick is constantly innovating in honing technology from their hardening process to the taper of the steel. This is an excellent German made product and will keep your knives edge aligned and even. Made in Germany. Learn More$35.75 -
F. Dick 1905 Series 10 in. Regular Cut Steel
The F. Dick 1905 Series 10 in. Regular Cut Steel is used to straighten the edge that rolls after pressing a knife into the cutting board. Regular use of a honing rod will lengthen the time between sharpenings and greatly increases the performance of your knife. This 10 inch regular cut steel matches the distinctive handle design of the F. Dick 1905 Series. Learn More$118.30
