Customer reviews from Zwilling.com
ZWILLING - 12-inch Sharpening Steel - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.8
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
5 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for ZWILLING - 12-inch Sharpening Steel - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
A Simple Tool That Keeps My Knives Sharp
on September 4, 2026
Posted by: Tasc
Frequency of use:Monthly
This sharpening steel has been a great addition to my kitchen. It’s easy to use and does a good job of keeping my knives feeling sharp between actual sharpenings. The 12-inch length is nice because it gives me plenty of room to work with, especially on larger knives.
It feels sturdy and well-made, and the handle is comfortable to grip. I also like that it came with my ZWILLING set because it’s something I probably wouldn’t have thought to purchase separately. It won’t replace having your knives professionally sharpened or using a true knife sharpener when they’re really dull, but for regular maintenance, it works well. Overall, a solid, useful kitchen tool.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect upgrade for the sharpener included in sets
on August 20, 2026
Posted by: Big C
High quality! The perfect size with a great contact and edge. This has an excellent handle for effortless strokes. The swivel hook is a very useful feature. A great upgrade to the one included in the Professional S set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Posted by: Fred555555555
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a great product. Works really well and lasts for a long time. Worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Fabulous Honing Rod
on March 23, 2022
Posted by: ELECTROMAN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful steel. Made in Germany. 12 inches long is a generous length. Lovely and works superbly to hone my knives!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Great steel
on December 27, 2021
Posted by: FairlyNutz18
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brings a razor sharp edge in just a couple of strokes
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
on January 19, 2021
Posted by: NurseJ1
Frequency of use:Daily
This 12 inch rod, is perfect for honing and easily removes niches and scratches on the blade. The oval design, allows for greater surface area, achieving excellent results with far fewer strokes.
This is a must for anyone serious about keeping their knives sharp and ready to use. Haven't had to have my knives sharpened in almost a year, since learning how to properly use this steel. Worth the effort, and plenty of on line tutorial videos available.
This is a must for anyone serious about keeping their knives sharp and ready to use. Haven't had to have my knives sharpened in almost a year, since learning how to properly use this steel. Worth the effort, and plenty of on line tutorial videos available.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
We just replaced a honing steel that we had had for 25 plus years and was worn smooth...happy with this one
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com
Customer Rating
5
Long, Easy to Use Steel...
on May 28, 2020
Posted by: Lars Reich
Bit longer than standard keeps blade on longer. Hasp to prevent "mishaps".
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Zwilling.com