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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 10 in. Oval Diamond Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The F. Dick 10 in. Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel is 600 grit oval and solid, excellent quality. The diamond is well adhered to the steel. Oval shape provides maximum contact with the knife edge, and very few manufacturers use solid steel construction. This is a premier diamond rod on the market today most diamond rods are vastly inferior as the put a light coat of diamond dust to coat the exterior of the steel which flakes off entirely with only a couple of uses. This German made diamond rod has the diamond material ingrained in the steel and will last years instead of months. If you buy cheap Chinese diamond steels you will get poor results, by real German made products and take your edge more seriously. Made in Germany. Learn More$66.30 -
F. Dick Fine Cut Oval Steel 10-inch
The Precision Edge: Why the F. Dick 10-Inch Fine Cut Oval Steel is a Butcher’s Essential When you are working a high-volume line or an industrial processing shift, your knife’s edge is under constant assault. The F. Dick 10-inch Fine Cut Oval Steel is not a generic sharpening rod; it is a specialized maintenance tool designed to keep high-carbon German alloys and harder Japanese steels in peak condition throughout the day. What sets this steel apart is its unique surface geometry. Unlike standard steels that feature straight vertical grooves, the F. Dick Fine Cut utilizes a series of 'S' shaped patterns. This specialized texture excels at drawing a burr away from the edge and realigning the steel at a microscopic level. The result is a smooth, polished finish that lacks the aggressive micro-serrations caused by coarser steels. Because the profile is oval rather than round, you benefit from a wider contact surface, which translates to more efficient honing with fewer strokes and better control over the blade's angle. Built for the rigors of the meatpacking and professional culinary industries, the handle is hygienically sealed to the steel. There are no gaps for food particles or bacteria to hide, making it fully compliant with strict industrial sanitation standards. The blue non-slip handle ensures a secure grip even when hands are wet or greasy, providing the stability required for safe, repetitive honing during a 12-hour shift. Made in Germany, this tool represents the pinnacle of Friedrich Dick’s centuries-old expertise in metallurgy and tool manufacturing. Learn More$73.45
