Wüsthof 10-inch Honing Steel with Hanging Loop

The Wüsthof 10-inch honing steel keeps a knife’s edge straight between sharpenings. With use, the thin edge of a blade bends slightly out of line, and a few light strokes on the steel push it back to center so the knife cuts cleanly again.

A 10-inch rod covers knives up to 10 inches, including long chef’s knives, carving knives and slicers, so one steel serves the whole block. The polypropylene handle has a hanging loop for a hook beside the stove or the cutting board, where it is in reach every time you cook.

A steel maintains an edge; it does not restore a dull one. Wüsthof recommends a diamond or ceramic rod for knives that have lost their edge. Customers ask us which to buy first. Start with a honing steel, and add the Wüsthof 10-inch ceramic sharpening rod or the two-stage sharpener for occasional sharpening. For shorter knives, the 9-inch honing steel is lighter. Our honing steel guide explains the technique.