[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Tungsten Steel in my Miyabi Mizu set, and it works great! Does a fantastic job of keeping my knifes sharp, and strong. Highly recommended!
The Miyabi Tungsten steel is perfect for honing both Japanese and German cutlery. Extremely hard, high enough on the Rockwell to use on even the hardest steels. Nine inches in length, perfect for honing paring, utility, carving, and chef's knife. Frequent use will keep blades sharp, and also removes small niches and scratches.
I use this steel in concert with my regular stone sharpening routine. The Tungsten is very hard so perfect for my high carbon Japanese blades. The handle is comfortable to hold and gives me confidence in my grip.