Wusthof 9-Inch Honing Steel

The Wüsthof 9-Inch Honing Steel is an essential maintenance tool designed to preserve the cutting edge of your knives between sharpening sessions. During normal use, even high-quality blades experience microscopic edge deformation, causing the edge to roll slightly out of alignment. This honing steel is designed to straighten that edge, restoring cutting performance without removing significant amounts of material.

Forged in Solingen, Germany, the rod is constructed from high-carbon, chromium-plated steel for durability and corrosion resistance. It is hardened to approximately 65 HRC, making it well-suited for maintaining knives in the 58 HRC range, such as standard Wüsthof blades.

The 9-inch rod length provides an effective stroke for maintaining common kitchen knives, including 8-inch chef’s knives. A triple-riveted POM handle offers a secure, traditional grip, while the integrated finger guard enhances safety during use.