Sharpening Steel Rods

Steels are available in a variety of sizes and should be longer than the knife to be sharpened. The blade should be drawn across the steel at a 20- to 30-degree angle several times. If the blade is dull, it should first be sharpened on a stone, then fine-honed on a steel. Using a steel on a knife before each use will keep the blade razor-sharp.

Users are bound to have their particular preferences – and sometimes there are even regional differences. One person prefers round, another oval. Speaking in general terms, we can make the following distinctions:
Round: lightweight steel with punctiform sharpening surface
Oval: contact over a wide area, yielding more rapid and effective grinding results
Flat: linear contact, maximum effectiveness
Tetragonal: combines two sharpening steels in one.

Coarse sharpening surface: for domestic use
Diamond: diamond surface for a very high level of abrasion
Standard: high ablation
Fine sharpening surface: low ablation
Polished: no abrasion, only for polishing and priming the cutting edge.

Depending on the coarseness or fineness of the sharpening steel surface you get a certain degree of surface roughness in the sharpened cutting edge. This greater or lesser surface roughness results from the stress marks that are left by the sharpening process. When the blade is correctly whetted on the sharpening steel, the grinding traces will be transverse to the cutting edge. On the cutting edge itself, where the furrows from both sides come together, a more or less markedly toothed and sawlike line (depending on the degree of roughness) comes into being. You can aim for maximum smoothness of this line or for some degree of roughness – it depends on the purpose for which the knife is intended. A toothed cutting edge will make it easier to penetrate a hard material (such as the skin of fruit and vegetables, bread, roasted meat crust and so on).

You should avoid doing this as dish washers use highly aggressive cleaning agents which can attack the steel. The residual steam and moisture when the machine is closed can result in corrosion. High-pressure water jets can easily blunt the finely ground cutting edge of the knife. The best course is to clean your knife immediately after use, using a cloth and a mild washing up liquid.

   

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5" Coarse Diamond Sharpening Steel, OVAL, 600 grit [5W]

List Price: $16.50

Our Price: $15.95

The Ultimate Edge model 5W Utility has a 5 inch length, and is designed for the tool box, work bench, mobile home, camper, boat, etc. Shortened to fit in compact spaces.

  • 5 inch by 3/4 inch oval, 600 grit diamond
  • Made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to oval steel shaft
  • Works with serrated knives; also files glass, crystal, and china
  • Lightweight, versatile and easy to use
  • Rugged plastic handle has hanging hole

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10" Coarse Diamond Sharpening Steel, OVAL, 600 grit [10W]

List Price: $40.95

Our Price: $31.95

10" Length used by culinary artists, from professionals to students (10" X 3/4" Oval)

  • 10" X 3/4" Oval
  • 600 Grit Diamond Mesh
  • Sharpens Serrated Knives
  • Sharpens And Realigns
  • No Messy Oil Or Water
  • Light Weight
  • Made of microcrystalline diamonds bonded with nickel to oval steel shaft 
  • Works with serrated knives; also files glass, crystal, and china 
  • Lightweight, versatile and easy to use 
  • Rugged plastic handle has hanging hole

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10" Coarse Diamond Sharpening Steel, OVAL, 325 grit [10NC]

List Price: $45.95

Our Price: $25.50

Designed for fast restoration of dull knives.

  • 325 grit
  • 10 inch by 1/2 inch oval, 325 grit diamond
  • Fast removal of material
  • Sharpens serrated knives
  • Lightweight, versatile and easy to use
  • Works without messy oil or water

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10" Ultra Fine Diamond Steel, OVAL, 1800 grit [10NUF]

List Price: $44.95

Our Price: $25.95

This steel is designed as a finishing steel and not made to sharpen dull knives. Using light pressure (the weight of the knife) this steel will produce a razor edge. (10" X 1/2" Oval)

Specifications / Features:

  • 1800 grit
  • No messy oil or water
  • Produces a razor edge
  • Light weight
  • Versatile
  • Easy to use

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12" Master Chef 3-sided/3-grit Steel [12WT]

List Price: $80.00

Our Price: $75.95

  • Dimensions: 17.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches
  • 300-coarse, 600-medium, 1800-ultra fine/finish
  • Durable poly handle with extra wide hand guard
  • Light weight
  • Versatile
  • Made in the USA

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10" Regular Cut Steel, Round [FD7-4681-25]

List Price: $68.75

Our Price: $54.75

ROUND

   

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10" Dickoron Micro Steel, Super Fine Cut, Oval [FD7-5003-24]

List Price: $132.20

Our Price: $105.75

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12" Dickoron Micro Steel, Super Fine Cut, Oval [FD7-5003-30]

List Price: $153.30

Our Price: $122.65

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10" Dickoron Polish Steel, Oval [FD7-5503-24]

List Price: $124.40

Our Price: $99.50

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12" Dickoron Polish Steel, Oval [FD7-5503-30]

List Price: $146.90

Our Price: $117.50

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12" Dickoron Steel, Sapphire Cut, Round [FD7-5981-30]

List Price: $130.05

Our Price: $104.05

ROUND

   

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14" Dickoron Steel, Sapphire Cut, Round [FD7-5981-35]

List Price: $136.45

Our Price: $109.15

ROUND

   

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12" Dick Combi Steel, Sapphire Cut & Polished, Square [FD7-5982-30]

List Price: $175.70

Our Price: $140.55

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12" Dickoron Steel, Sapphire Cut, Oval [FD7-5983-30]

List Price: $150.45

Our Price: $120.35

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12" Dickoron Hygienic Steel Complete, Oval [FD7-5993-30]

List Price: $179.60

Our Price: $143.65

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12" Dickoron Hygienic Steel, Combi, Round [FD7-5961-30]

List Price: $156.10

Our Price: $124.80

ROUND

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12" Dickoron Hygienic Steel, Sapphire Cut, Round [FD7-5971-30]

List Price: $145.45

Our Price: $116.35

ROUND

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12" Dickoron Hygienic Steel, Sapphire Cut, Oval [FD7-5973-30]

List Price: $165.95

Our Price: $131.95

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12" Dickoron Titan Steel, Oval,  Extra Aggressive Cut [FD7-9103-30]

List Price: $166.60

Our Price: $133.25

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11" Multicut Steel, Fine Cut, Flat [FD7-6504-28]

List Price: $179.00

Our Price: $143.20

FLAT w/GROOVES

   

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11" Dick 2000 Steel, Fine Cut, Flat [FD7-2000-28]

List Price: $172.80

Our Price: $138.25

FLAT

   

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10" Fine Cut Steel, Oval [FD7-5883-25]

List Price: $91.85

Our Price: $73.50

OVAL

   

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12" Fine Cut Steel, Round [FD7-6571-30]

List Price: $72.25

Our Price: $57.80

ROUND

   

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12" Fine Cut Steel, Oval [FD7-6573-30]

List Price: $92.40

Our Price: $73.90

OVAL

   

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12" Honorary Steel, Sapphire Cut, Oval [FD7-5873-30]

List Price: $185.20

Our Price: $148.15

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Wooden Handle, Round [FD7-1711-30]

List Price: $79.50

Our Price: $63.60

ROUND

   

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14" Regular Cut Steel, Wooden Handle, Round [FD7-1711-35]

List Price: $80.60

Our Price: $64.50

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Wooden Handle, Oval [FD7-1713-30]

List Price: $103.15

Our Price: $82.50

OVAL

   

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10" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-6551-25]

List Price: $61.20

Our Price: $48.95

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-6551-30]

List Price: $63.35

Our Price: $50.65

ROUND

 

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Oval [FD7-6553-30]

List Price: $82.70

Our Price: $66.15

OVAL

   

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14" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-6551-35]

List Price: $68.75

Our Price: $54.95

ROUND

   

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10" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-5171-25]

List Price: $47.25

Our Price: $37.80

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-5171-30]

List Price: $53.70

Our Price: $42.95

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Oval [FD7-5173-30]

List Price: $73.05

Our Price: $58.45

OVAL

 

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14" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-5171-35]

List Price: $60.15

Our Price: $48.10

ROUND

   

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10" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-6541-25]

List Price: $47.00

Our Price: $37.60

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Round [FD7-6541-30]

List Price: $51.90

Our Price: $41.50

ROUND

   

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12" Regular Cut Steel, Black handle, Oval [FD7-6543-30]

List Price: $68.00

Our Price: $54.40

OVAL

   

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10" Diamond Steel, Oval [FD7-9203-25]

List Price: $85.95

Our Price: $68.75

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8" Coarse Cut Steel, Round [FD7-8111-20]

List Price: $29.30

Our Price: $23.45

ROUND

   

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8" Coarse Cut Steel, Wooden Handle, Round [FD7-6341-20]

List Price: $26.70

Our Price: $21.35

ROUND

   

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10" Poliron Steel, Polished, Oval [FD7-5893-25]

List Price: $99.15

Our Price: $79.30

OVAL

   

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10" Combi Steel, Fine Cut & Polished, Square [FD7-5882-25]

List Price: $96.70

Our Price: $77.35

SQUARE

   

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10" Scandic Combi Steel, Standard & Fine Cut, Square [FD7-4712-25]

List Price: $91.00

Our Price: $72.80

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10" Fine Cut Steel, Round [FD7-4701-25]

List Price: $41.10

Our Price: $32.85

ROUND

   

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10" Packinghouse Steel, Stainless, Polished, Round [FD7-4691-25]

List Price: $40.05

Our Price: $32.05

ROUND

   

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10" Balkan Steel, Fine Cut, Flat [FD7-1434-25]

List Price: $120.00

Our Price: $95.75

FLAT

   

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10" Scandinavian Combi Steel, Fine & Regular Cut, Square [FD7-0072-25]

List Price: $133.20

Our Price: $106.55

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