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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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Granton 12-Inch Multi-Cut Combination Steel (Model 62102)
Why Choose a 12-Inch Steel? The Professional Standard A professional rule of thumb states that a sharpening steel should be at least as long, and ideally two inches longer, than the blade of your longest knife. This makes the 12-inch Granton steel the essential choice for anyone using longer butcher knives, scimitars (typically 10-12 inches), and slicing knives. This extended length is crucial for safety and effectiveness. It allows you to draw the entire blade from heel to tip in one smooth, continuous motion, guaranteeing an evenly honed edge while keeping your guiding hand safely away from the blade. Two Steels in One: The Multi-Cut Advantage The Model 62102 rod features two opposing sides with a fine cut and two opposing sides with a super-fine (polishing) cut, delivering a complete two-stage maintenance system. 1) Fine-Cut Surfaces: These are the workhorse sides, designed for daily honing to quickly realign a blade's edge that has started to dull or roll. 2) Super-Fine (Polishing) Surfaces: After honing, a few strokes on the super-fine surfaces provide the ultimate refinement, polishing the edge to an exceptionally keen, smooth finish. Learn More$39.50 -
Granton 10-Inch Multi-Cut Combination Steel (Model 62100)
The Granton® 10-Inch Multi-Cut Combination Steel is a highly efficient tool for complete blade maintenance, designed for the professional or serious home cook who desires versatility and precision. Forged in Sheffield, England, this single steel effectively combines two distinct surfaces, providing the right tool for any situation—from daily edge alignment to final polishing. Fine-Cut Surfaces: These sides are the workhorse of the steel. They are designed for regular, daily honing to quickly realign a blade's edge that has begun to feel dull or has slightly rolled from use. They effectively restore a sharp cutting feel for continued work. Super-Fine (Polishing) Surfaces: After using the fine-cut side, or for blades that are already in good condition, a few strokes on the super-fine surfaces provide the ultimate refinement. These sides polish the edge, removing the most microscopic imperfections and creating an exceptionally keen, smooth finish that glides through food with minimal resistance. Learn More$38.00 -
Granton 10 in. Packing House Steel
Often referred to as a butcher's steel or packing house steel, the Granton® 10-Inch Magnetized Polishing Steel is the industry standard for professionals who rely on a perfect edge, shift after shift. Forged in Sheffield, England, this is not a simple honing rod; it is a precision finishing tool designed for the high-demand environments of meat processing, where safety, hygiene, and efficiency are paramount. The Professional's Choice: The Packing House Standard Meat packers and professional butchers choose this specific type of steel for several critical reasons: Essential Food Safety: In a commercial facility, hygiene is non-negotiable. As a knife is steeled, it sheds microscopic metal particles. The powerful magnetization of the Granton® steel instantly captures these filings, preventing them from contaminating meat or becoming airborne. Peak Efficiency and Reduced Fatigue: A polished edge glides through meat with significantly less friction than a merely honed edge. For a worker making thousands of cuts per day, this reduction in effort leads to faster work, cleaner cuts, and less physical fatigue. Superior, Longer-Lasting Edge: The super-fine polishing surface removes the microscopic "burr" left after sharpening, burnishing the steel to a flawlessly smooth, razor-keen edge that stays sharp longer under continuous use. Learn More$22.40
