Sharpening Steels

The Wüsthof 9-Inch Honing Steel is an essential maintenance tool designed to preserve the cutting edge of your knives between sharpening sessions. During normal use, even high-quality blades experience microscopic edge deformation, causing the edge to roll slightly out of alignment. This honing steel is designed to straighten that edge, restoring cutting performance without removing significant amounts of material. Forged in Solingen, Germany, the rod is constructed from high-carbon, chromium-plated steel for durability and corrosion resistance. It is hardened to approximately 65 HRC, making it well-suited for maintaining knives in the 58 HRC range, such as standard Wüsthof blades. The 9-inch rod length provides an effective stroke for maintaining common kitchen knives, including 8-inch chef’s knives. A triple-riveted POM handle offers a secure, traditional grip, while the integrated finger guard enhances safety during use.  Learn More

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

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

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

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