Customer Reviews for ZWILLING - Professional 12-inch Oval Sharpening - Steel
Customer Rating
5
Optimal Oval Steel
on April 13, 2020
Posted by: Cast Away
Making regular use of a honing steel will reduce the frequency with which you have to sharpen your knives. This 12 inch oval steel is optimal to achieve the best results, as it provides more surface contact with the edge so it requires fewer strokes. Length also permits honing of longer knife blades.
An oval 12" honing steel covers wider than a round steel. Honing should be used regularly in between usage and sharpening. This steel can handle a knife with up to probably 60 rockwell to 62. This honing steel is a maintenance tool, to align the blade’s edge and stays sharpened to it's angle and to increase cutting efficiency. It is also recommended purchasing the super-eraser to clean any metal residue buildup.
Practice makes perfect. Once you master the technique, you will use this steel everytime you pick up your knives. this will prolong the life of your blades and keep them sharper for a longer period of time. The 12" gives you enough room for the 10" blade. This is an excellent quality steel.
Great tool to maintain your knives. Keeps them sharp in between professional sharpenings. This particular steel is more oval in shape, some feel that this is easier to use than the round steel. I have tried both and do not have a preference.
A great knife deserves a great sharpening steel and this one is a great option! It's easy to use and will maintain your knives' edges and angles. Keep your knives from going dull with this Zwilling steel!
Great and easy way to keep your knives sharp longer. With the honing steel, you can keep the edge on your knives for much longer, and you won’t have to worry about sharpening your knives as much. Perfect for any German stainless steel knife and some Japanese, depending on their steel hardness. Nice handle on the steel as well, provides easy and secure comfortability as you grip the steel to hone your knives safely.