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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 12 in. Fine Cut Oval Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The F. Dick 12 in. Fine Cut Oval Steel with non-slip handle is very unique. Rather than straight grooves, the patterning resembles a series of "S" shapes. This does and excellent job of removing a burr and smoothing an edge without leaving micro-serrations. Works well for German steels and highly recommended for Japanese as well. Also available in 10 in. length. F. Dick has been the world leader in producing and innovating honing steels since the 1800's if you are looking for a steel that actually straightens your edge and lasts with heavy use then by your steel from Germany. Learn More$74.10 -
F. Dick 10 in. Regular Cut Round Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Black and Red Non-Slip Handle is a superior sharpening product made with state of the art manufacturing techniques for deeper more evenly cut grooves that will last longer and hone better. The handle is hygienically sealed and suitable for industrial processing. The 10 in length fits most knife blocks perfectly. Made in Germany. Learn More$38.35 -
F. Dick Red Spirit 10 in Regular Cut Honing Rod
Knives need to be resharpened regularly with a sharpening steel so that they stay really sharp. The Red Spirit series sharpening steel with its round blade, standard cut and distinctive red handle complete the series. F. Dick is the premier producer and innovator of honing tools in the world they use and invent state of the art technologies to ensure that every rod is ideally taperred, hygienically sealed and optimally balanced. Made in Germany.
Features: Non-slip handle made of high quality plastics Symmetrical round shape for comfort and harmonious guidance Learn More$70.85 -
F. Dick 3 in. Pocket Steel
The F. Dick 3 in. Pocket Steel is perfect for anglers, hunters, campers on the go. Easily accessible for quick touch ups. Made of durable high quality German materials the steel is corrosion resistant so it can be stored for periods of time. This is a great tool to ensure that your blades pocket or kitchen are honed wherever you are. The Handle and steel are screwed on together to store the blade simple unscrew the steel from the handle and insert the steel into the handle and tighten. Made in Germany Learn More -
F. Dick 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle
The F. Dick 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel with Black Plastic Handle is a standard regular cut honing rod meaning the lines are cut to the regular depth for a slightly rougher edge than the fine or polish cut. The edge you can get with this rod is suitable for cutting proteins but works best with cutting fruits and vegetables, we find a couple of passes on either side with this steel will have you slicing the thinnest most even cuts of tomatoes. This knife features a metal finger guard that also provides better balance and a metal ring for storage. The oval shape allows the user to find their perfect edge between 15 and 20 degrees making for a more foolproof honing experience. Made in Germany. Learn More$66.30 -
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 MultiCut 11 in. Flat Grooved Fine Cut Steel
The F. Dick MultiCut 11 in. Flat Grooved Fine Cut Steel has a fine surface on which the knife edge can be restored and honed by steeling lightly. The edges of the grooves are designed to have a grinding effect and take the shoulder of the edge back when steeling a blunt knife aggressively. The flat surface ensures that the ideal 15 to 20 degree angle is met consistently. This is the highest rated steel we sell and is loved by any cooks who is lucky enough to have one, be sure to keep it out of sight in the kitchen or ever cook on the line will try and touch up their knives with your MultiCut rod. The fine lines are perfectly cut for aligning a burred edge and take away metal flakes for a smooth cut. The handle is well balanced to the heavy steel end and is hygienically sealed, suitable for even the cleanest environments. Made in Germany. Learn More$143.00 -
F. Dick Dickoron 12 in. Oval Sapphire Cut Steel
The F. Dick Dickoron 12 in. Oval Sapphire Cut Steel is one of the most preferred steels of professionals in Germany because they are chromed for the hardness that high carbon steel knives require. Provides an extremely sharp cutting edge.
So, what exactly is the difference between the F. Dick sapphire and fine cut steels? They are very similar in terms of how deeply they are grooved, but the sapphire has straight, very fine striations running from the handle to the tip as you would see on most steels. The fine cut is a wavy pattern. It kind of looks like a series of "S" shapes carved up and down the length of the rod. Because of this patterning, the fine cut is slightly more aggressive in texture than the sapphire. Learn More$119.60
