Steel Kitchen Knife

A good honing steel is essential for keeping knives sharp and at the ready. While most steels can only hone a knife blade, this tool can also gently sharpen it. The key to its impressive performance is the oval shape of the ceramic rod, which optimizes efficiency by exposing more surface area than typical cylindrical steels. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most knife blades between sharpenings; do not use on serrated or scalloped blades.

To guarantee top performance from your cutlery, use this steel to hone knife blades. The forged-steel rod helps restore a knife's sharp edge by trueing it that is, smoothing and realigning the blade's cutting edge. Built-in 16-degree guide helps you hone at the correct angle. Rod is forged from high-carbon steel. Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and has a D shape, to sit comfortably in the hand. This NSF-certified steel meets the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.

This honing steel from our exclusive Shun Hiro line is made of carbon steel with a resin-infused wood handle designed for a comfortable grip. Regular use will keep the blades of all your finest cutlery in prime condition. Built-in 16-degree guide helps you hone at the correct angle. Crafted of durable carbon steel. Handle is dark charcoal-colored PakkaWood with crimson striations and an inlaid mosaic Samurai family crest. NSF-certified to meet the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.

Keep your fine cutlery at peak performance level with this honing steel. Built-in 16-degree guide helps you hone at the correct angle. Durable PakkaWood handle resists moisture and features a rich walnut finish. This NSF-certified steel meets the high-level standards of professional kitchens.

When used regularly, this honing steel will keep your kitchen knives performing at peak sharpness by realigning the blade's edge. It is crafted by Lamson & Goodnow, the oldest cutlery maker in America, using techniques handed down by the company's original bladesmiths, many of whom hailed from the famed knife-making city of Solingen, Germany. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most knife blades between sharpenings; do not use on serrated or scalloped blades.

Since the 1600s, the Saladini family has been making knives in the town of Scarperia, a famed Italian center of cutlery production. With a handle carved from elegant, lightweight polished ox horn, this honing steel will keep blades sharp; use before each knife use to maintain a keen edge. Maintains the razor-sharp edges of most knife blades between sharpenings; do not use on serrated blades. Lightweight ox-horn handle is carved from the densest part of the horn for superior strength and a beautiful grain.

Preferred by culinary professionals worldwide, this commercial-quality Swiss honing steel is essential for keeping your knives in top condition. The honing surface features two different textures, making this steel appropriate for use with a variety of knives. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most standard knife blades (not for use on serrated or scalloped blades).

Legendary for their precise blades and impeccable craftsmanship, true Sabatier knives are considered to be those made by a select group of French manufacturers whose origins date back to the 19th century. Our Sabatier knives have been made by family-owned Therias et lEconome in Thiers, France since 1819. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most standard knife blades (not for use on serrated or scalloped blades). Durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel resists stains.

Legendary for their precise blades and impeccable craftsmanship, true Sabatier knives are considered to be those made by a select group of French manufacturers whose origins date back to the 19th century. Our Sabatier knives have been made by family-owned Therias et lEconome in Thiers, France since 1819. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most standard knife blades (not for use on serrated or scalloped blades). Durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel resists stains.

Maximize the performance of your fine cutlery with this German-crafted honing steel. Made of high-carbon, corrosion-resistant steel, it keeps your knives sharp by both smoothing and realigning the blades cutting edge. Maintains the edge of most standard knife blades (not for use on serrated or scalloped blades). Durable, corrosion-resistant high-carbon steel resists stains. Slightly textured polypropylene handle is extremely durable and ensures a solid grip while honing. Made in Germany by Zwilling J.A.

This German-made steel is crafted of high-carbon steel and restores a knife's sharp edge by trueing it that is, smoothing and realigning the blade's cutting edge to help it stay sharper longer. It features the textured handle of the Wusthof Grand Prix II series, available in red or black. Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most knife blades between sharpenings; do not use on serrated or scalloped blades. Sturdy high-carbon steel resists stains and corrosion. Pebbled handle is contoured for a secure grip.

Inspired by the high-performance knives used by Japanese chefs, our exclusive Shun Fuji collection represents the very best in cutlery craftsmanship and technology. This honing rod is made in Japan of ceramic with a wood handle designed for a comfortable grip. Regular use will keep the blades of your finest cutlery in prime condition Handle is dark tagayasan wood, or iron sword wood, an extremely dense wood traditionally used in Japan to make samurai sword handles. End cap made of polished Damascus steel.