Wüsthof 10-inch Deluxe Honing Steel

Wüsthof’s 10-inch deluxe honing steel is a full-length steel for keeping the knives in your block in line. We recommend a steel at least 1 inch longer than your longest knife, so this 10-inch steel suits knives up to 9 inches, and it fits any Wüsthof block. Regular honing pushes the edge of a blade back to center after it bends slightly in use, and the knife feels sharp again without removing steel.

Before you start cooking, give each side of the blade a few light passes down the rod. The longer rod gives a full sweep for long blades, and the handle is heavy enough to hold steady in one hand. German and American steel knives need regular honing to perform their best. This steel is designed to pair with Wüsthof knives, and it can be used on knives of any brand.

Honing is maintenance; once a few strokes stop bringing the edge back, it is time to sharpen. The Wüsthof 10-inch ceramic sharpening rod removes a small amount of metal for knives that have gone dull, and the two-stage hand-held sharpener resets a worn edge. For a lighter steel, see the 10-inch honing steel with loop, and read our Honing Rod Guide for the steps.