Sharpening Steels

The F. Dick 12 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Red and Black Non-Slip Handle is a standard regular cut round steel for every day honing to keep your knife as sharp as possible. The 12 inch length is ideal for most knives to ensure that the knife is passed evenly from tip to heel, even if the knife is a bit long. F. Dick is the premier manufacturer of steel honing rods in the entire world and have perfected their craft since the early 1800's. The grooves are cut deep and even so they will last with age the steel is corrosion resistant and hygienically sealed and suited for any environment. 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. Round Fine Cut Sharpening Steel with Black Plastic Handle similar to the regular cut steel but has lighter lines running down it, the idea of the fine cut is to get a slightly less roughened edge than the regular cut steel. The benefit to this over the regular cut is the edge it will obtain is ideal for slicing fish and beef without tearing the meat. F. Dick uses state of the art technology to ensure their steels are perfectly tapered, hygienically sealed and optimally 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 EuroCut 12 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle is the top selling regular cut steel. The EuroCut series are a less expensive handle, but the rod itself is the same quality, and carries the same warranty. The 12 inch rod is great for both short and long knives, F. Dick uses state of the art technology to create optimal balance, perfectly cut lines to the correct depth and hygienically sealed handles that will never gap and are suited for use in even the cleanest environments. Best bang-for-the-buck honing rod for American and German steel knives. 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

The F Dick Non-Chromium polishing steel is also called a butchers steel. It is stainless and perfect for softer steel butchering knife lines like Victorinox and Dexter. The reason that it is not chromed is in meat packing plants, many cutters like to scuff this smooth steel with sandpaper to suit their individual preferences. Personally, I leave it smooth and use it to burnish the edge on these protein knives. Made in Germany. Learn More

The F. Dick Poliron 10 in. Oval Polish Steel a great tool for butchers and meat processors who require the smoothest edge a honing rod can give for cutting meat without tearing, cutting more even portions and getting better yields. This steel is made with state of the art hardening technology the rod is perfectly tapered and the handle is hygienically sealed. Made in Germany. Learn More

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