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Steel Sharpening Rods
Maintain peak performance and extend the life of your kitchen knives with our high‑quality steel sharpening rods. Essential for honing blades between full stone sharpenings, these rods keep edges aligned and knives performing at their best. We carry a large variety of premium rods in specialized cuts, shapes, and lengths to suit every knife and steel type. Durable and easy to use, they are perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike, helping you achieve smooth, precise cuts every time.
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F. Dick 10 in. Fine Cut Sharpening Steel with Red Handle
The F. Dick 10 in. Fine Cut Sharpening Steel with Red Handle is ideal for butchers, meat processors, fish mongers and line cooks who all may need to constantly hone their German and American made blades anything under 60 Rockwell will be ideal for this steal. For the price this is one of the best honing rods on the market as the maker of this steel Friedrich Dick has been producing and innovating the honing products since the 1800's. Made in Germany. Learn More$33.15 -
F. Dick 1905 Series 10 in. Regular Cut Steel
The F. Dick 1905 Series 10 in. Regular Cut Steel is used to straighten the edge that rolls after pressing a knife into the cutting board. Regular use of a honing rod will lengthen the time between sharpenings and greatly increases the performance of your knife. This 10 inch regular cut steel matches the distinctive handle design of the F. Dick 1905 Series. Learn More$118.30 -
F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel
The F. Dick 10 in. Round Regular Cut Steel is the standard regular cut steel in F. Dicks line of honing products. This is the same steel that accompanies the F. Dick knife block, it has a nicer handle and better weight than the Eurocut line but not as nice as the Dickoron line of sapphire cut. F. Dick is constantly innovating in honing technology from their hardening process to the taper of the steel. This is an excellent German made product and will keep your knives edge aligned and even. Made in Germany. Learn More$35.75 -
F. Dick Dickoron 12 in. Round Sapphire Cut Steel
The F. Dick Dickoron 12 in. Round Sapphire Cut Steel is a fantastic honing product, the sapphire cut means that it has been extra hardened for increased longevity the Acrylic handle is better looking and has great balance than most honing rods. This steel is ideal for butcher, fish mongers and industrial meat processors who require the best products to get sharper knives and increase yields. The handle is hygienically sealed and is suitable for even the strictest cleanliness standards. Made in Germany. Learn More$104.00 -
F. Dick Dickoron 14 in. Round Sapphire Cut Steel
The F. Dick Dickoron 14 in. Round Sapphire Cut Steel is a great option for butchers and meat processors. We also find cook's who cut shawarma and gyro as the usually have long slicers. The longer 14 inch length is great for long slicing and carving knives especially for curved scimitars and break knives as well. This knife is made with state of the art production technologies to ensure the lines are even and at the correct depth. Made in Germany. Learn More$109.20 -
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 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 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 -
Shun Classic 9 in. (230mm) Combi Honing Rod
Maintaining the edge of a professional blade is an art, but the Shun Classic 9-inch Combination Honing Rod makes it a science. Designed specifically to complement the elite geometry of the Shun Classic series, this tool is the bridge between a dull blade and a factory-sharp edge. Learn More$59.95 -
Wusthof 9-Inch Honing Steel
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$34.95
