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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 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 Combi 12 in. Square Sapphire and Polished Cut Steel
The F. Dick Combi 12 in. Square Sapphire and Polished Cut Steel features 2 sides sapphire cut and 2 sides polished which is a great option for the most serious of meat processors, butchers and fish mongers who may need different edges based on what they are cutting that day. The polish sides are great for knives needing to cut and portion proteins, the sapphire sides will put just a slightly rougher edge than the polish for slicing fruits and vegetables. Made in Germany. Learn More$141.05 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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
