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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 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Honing Rod
The F. Dick Regular Cut Oval honing rod with black plastic handle is Friedrich Dick's entry line into their world of sharpening steels, the quality of the rod will be the same as other regular cut rods from F. Dick but the handle is basic and therefore cuts down on the cost of the product. The honing rod is a regular cut and will align a beveled edge on most knives, if your knife has a very high Rockwell Hardness (Above 60) we recommend a different cut like the Titan or Nitro honing rods. This is a honing product meaning that it will straighten and align edges and burnish your blades edge making it smooth for clean cutting. Learn More$49.40 -
F. Dick 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The F. Dick 12 in. Oval Regular Cut Steel is the best grit for traditional German and American knives. With a wider surface area than the standard round cut and a comfortable Non-Slip Plastic Handle this is an excellent choice for working professionals. This knife is made to the highest standard in honing by a company that has been the world leader in honing steel production since the 1800's. The red non slip handle is great for industrial use as it is hygienically sealed for cleanliness and won't slip while honing. Made in Germany. Learn More$58.50 -
F. Dick 14 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Non-Slip Handle
The F. Dick 14 in. Round Regular Cut Steel with Red Non Slip handle is an expertly designed honing product. The extra length on this steel is ideal for long curved blades like scimitars and break knives. This is an excellent choice in rod for butchers who need to constantly hone their knives in order to get better portions and yields when processing pork and beef. This rod is hygienically sealed and is suitable for use in even the cleanest of cutting environments. Made in Germany. Learn More$48.75 -
F. Dick 12 in. Regular Cut with Non-Slip Handle
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$42.25 -
F. Dick Eurocut 12 in Oval Regular Cut Steel
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$37.70 -
F. Dick EuroCut 12 in. Round Regular Cut Steel
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$26.65 -
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$15.60 -
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
