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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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Wusthof 10 in. Sharpening Steel
The Wusthof 10 in. Sharpening Steel works perfectly when your Wusthof knives seem a little dull. Easy to use, and fitted with a loop for hanging storage. Learn More$49.95 -
Wusthof Ikon African Blackwood 10 in. Fine Cut Steel
The Wusthof Ikon African Blackwood 10 in. Fine Cut Steel is the tool you need to maintain your knife's sharpness. Commonly mistaken for a "knife sharpener," this honing steel realigns the blade's edge after it has rolled over from use. Learn More$229.95 -
Wusthof Classic Ikon 10 in. Honing Steel
Ensure that your knives are incredibly sharp with the Wusthof Classic Ikon Honing Steel, this is trurly a premium product that should be used regularly. Your knives will deteriorate and lose their edge and honing realigns the microscopic teeth in the blade that can't be seen with the naked eye. The handle design is made of a highly durable synthetic material known as Polyoxymethylene (POM), which features a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. Often, a knife's edge will bend or roll slightly from normal use, after running it across this honing steel it will help to straighten the edge and the knife will be sharp again. By regularly honing your knives, you will maximize the time in between sharpening. The riveted handle ensures it stays on securely, and it’s made of resilient and corrosion-resistant polypropylene. Maintaining a clean appearance over time, the sharpening steel is made of stain-resistant high-carbon steel. Great for consistent honing through high-volume use, this material also provides durability. Learn More$179.95 -
Wusthof 10 in. Deluxe Honing Rod
Wusthof 10 in. Deluxe Honing Rod is fine cut with a metal plated bolster and durable plastic handle. German and American steel knives require regular honing to perform their best. This steel is designed to be paired with Wusthof knives, but can certainly be used on knives of any brand. We recommend using a steel that is at least 1 inch longer than your longest knife, but you may be limited by the length of your knife block. At 10 inches this steel is suitable for knives up to 9 inches in length. It will fit into most any block, certainly any Wusthof block. Ridged surface brings up the burr on the blade Magnetic steel rod attracts loose metal fibers during sharpening Slip-resistant, textured poly handle with protective metal guard Designed to keep your knives honed back to their original sharpness Made in Solingen, Germany with a lifetime warranty Learn More$84.95 -
Wusthof 10 in. Coarse Ceramic Sharpening Rod
The WÜSTHOF 10" Ceramic Sharpening Rod J800 is best for dull to moderately sharp knives. The ceramic surface ensures exceptional sharpening of the blade: with just a few steps you can achieve the desired result. As this sharpener removes a tiny amount of metal from the knife, we recommend using a WÜSTHOF Honing Steel for daily or weekly edge maintenance. JIS800 (Japanese Industrial Standards) Grit 800 this Ceramic Sharpening Rod is intended to put a small bevel on either side of the kitchen knife. (NOT Honing) This rod will put a good ruff edge on your knife with just a few passes, an edge that is ideal for cutting through vegetable skin (tomato, bell pepper) and making thin more even slices. This ceramic rod works very well with Japanese knives that are hard with high rockwell hardness scores but also works very well on German knives that have lost their edge. Learn More$64.95
