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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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Victorinox 10 in. Combination Cut Sharpening Steel
The Victorinox 10 in. Combination Cut Sharpening Steel features two sides grooved as fine cut and two sides that are smooth to be used as a polishing rod. Polishing rods are widely used by butchers who want to keep a razor edge. We recommend taking a couple of strokes on the fine side (top and bottom), then rotate 90 degrees and finish on the polish side for a smooth mirror finish edge
Made in Sheffield, England.
Plastic handle with ring for hanging. Learn More$32.40 -
Victorinox 10 in. Round Polish Steel
Preserve the keen edge and longevity of your soft butcher knives with the specialized Victorinox 10-inch Round Polish Steel. Its unique, very smooth finish makes it the ideal tool for frequent, gentle maintenance, ensuring your blades remain exceptionally sharp without excessive wear. Unlike coarser steels, this polish steel softly burnishes the blade's edge, enhancing its cutting ability and resilience for demanding, repetitive tasks. It's the perfect daily ritual for butchers who rely on their tools for consistent, clean cuts. Invest in Victorinox quality to keep your vital soft butcher knives performing flawlessly, day in and day out. Learn More$32.40 -
Victorinox 12 in Combination Sharpening Steel
The Victorinox 12 in Combination Sharpening Steel features two sides grooved as fine cut and two sides that are smooth to be used as a polishing rod. Polishing rods are widely used by butchers who want to keep a razor edge. We recommend taking a couple of strokes on the fine side (top and bottom), then rotate 90 degrees and finish on the polish side for a smooth mirror finish edge.
Made in Sheffield, England.
Plastic handle with ring for hanging. Learn More$33.20 -
Wusthof Classic Ikon 10 in. Honing Steel
Ensure that your knives are incredibly sharp with the Wusthof Classic Ikon Honing Steel, this is trurly a premium product that should be used regularly. Your knives will deteriorate and lose their edge and honing realigns the microscopic teeth in the blade that can't be seen with the naked eye. The handle design is made of a highly durable synthetic material known as Polyoxymethylene (POM), which features a tighter molecular structure to resist fading and discoloration. Often, a knife's edge will bend or roll slightly from normal use, after running it across this honing steel it will help to straighten the edge and the knife will be sharp again. By regularly honing your knives, you will maximize the time in between sharpening. The riveted handle ensures it stays on securely, and it’s made of resilient and corrosion-resistant polypropylene. Maintaining a clean appearance over time, the sharpening steel is made of stain-resistant high-carbon steel. Great for consistent honing through high-volume use, this material also provides durability. Learn More$179.95 -
Wusthof 10 in. Deluxe Honing Rod
Wusthof 10 in. Deluxe Honing Rod is fine cut with a metal plated bolster and durable plastic handle. German and American steel knives require regular honing to perform their best. This steel is designed to be paired with Wusthof knives, but can certainly be used on knives of any brand. We recommend using a steel that is at least 1 inch longer than your longest knife, but you may be limited by the length of your knife block. At 10 inches this steel is suitable for knives up to 9 inches in length. It will fit into most any block, certainly any Wusthof block. Ridged surface brings up the burr on the blade Magnetic steel rod attracts loose metal fibers during sharpening Slip-resistant, textured poly handle with protective metal guard Designed to keep your knives honed back to their original sharpness Made in Solingen, Germany with a lifetime warranty Learn More$84.95 -
Zwilling Bob Kramer Double-Cut Sharpening Steel
Zwilling has discontinued production of all Bob Kramer products. This was a highly rated honing rod by America's test kitchen, but we offer similar (if not better) substitute rods. Please see Friedr. Dick Combination rods: https://knifemerchant.com/f-dick-10-in-square-combi-fine-cut-polished-with-non-slip-handle.html, https://knifemerchant.com/f-dick-dickoron-12-in-round-combination-steel.html Victorinox combination rods: https://knifemerchant.com/victorinox-10-in-combination-cut-sharpening-steel.html , https://knifemerchant.com/victorinox-12-in-combination-sharpening-steel.html Learn More -
Shun Combination 9 in. Honing Steel
As you use your knife, the razor-sharp edge naturally bends over just a tiny bit as the edge contacts the cutting board. Eventually, this means the sharp edge is no longer making direct contact with the food. The knife feels dull. The Shun Combination Honing Steel is the solution. It gently realigns the edge of your blade, bringing the “sharp” back. It offers two honing surfaces: a smooth one for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed one for monthly honing—depending on your usage, of course. A built-in angle guide makes it easy to hone your Shuns with ease and precision. The steel-grey handle looks beautiful with the rest of your knives.
Hone regularly to maintain the sharpness of your knife Built-in angle guide makes precision honing easy Stainless steel with smooth and micro ribbed sides Handle: Polished Stainless Steel Rod length: 9 in. (22.9 cm) Learn More$59.95 -
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 -
Victorinox 10 in. Regular Cut Honing Steel with Dark Wood Handle
A professional chef knows that a dull knife is more than a nuisance—it is a safety hazard and an efficiency killer. The Victorinox 10-inch Honing Steel (7.8991.22) is designed specifically for the high-volume environment where blades lose their 'bite' through constant contact with cutting boards. Unlike a sharpening stone which removes metal to create a new edge, this regular cut steel rod works by realigning the existing microscopic teeth of your knife’s edge that have rolled over during use. The 10-inch length provides ample surface area for long strokes, making it suitable for everything from a 4-inch paring knife to a 10-inch chef’s knife or slicer. The 'Regular Cut' surface is aggressive enough to provide a quick reset of the edge, providing the necessary friction to straighten the steel without the abrasive loss associated with diamond rods. Crafted with a focus on utility and durability, the dark wood handle is not merely an aesthetic choice. It provides a substantial, non-slip grip that remains comfortable during repetitive maintenance tasks. The integrated hand guard ensures safety during rapid honing strokes. By incorporating this steel into your workflow every 15-20 minutes of active cutting, you significantly extend the time between required stone sharpenings, preserving the lifespan of your high-carbon stainless steel investments. Learn More$32.40 -
Victorinox 12 in. Fine Cut Honing Steel with Dark Wood Handle
Achieve and maintain razor-sharp precision with the Victorinox 12-inch Fine Cut Honing Steel, featuring a classic Dark Wood Handle. This essential tool gently re-aligns your knife's edge, significantly improving its cutting ability and extending its sharpness. The 12-inch fine-cut rod provides excellent coverage and control for all knife sizes, while the comfortable dark wood handle ensures a secure grip. A must-have for anyone serious about keeping their knives in peak condition for effortless culinary tasks. Learn More$41.70
