This honing steel keeps my blades sharp between sharpenings. The steel is hard and aligns the edge easily. The handle is comfortable and gives me a confident grip.
A honing steel is a great way to keep your knives in good cutting form. The proper material can make all the difference in a honing steel and this steel offers the proper material and texture to do the job well.
I like this steel. It is 10-inches long. A good length for home use. It is made in Germany with premium steel that will last for years of use - even if you use it everyday. It is handsome. The stainless steel end cap is a nice touch. Adds a little weight for stability. And the handle is made for a wide variety of hands to grip. Well done! And the price is right, too.
Using a sharpening steel on your knives is a simple way to keep them their sharpest and performing their very best for your cutting tasks. This sharpening steel is hard enough to actually remove bits of metal from the fine edge to restore the sharp angle. Making this magnetic is such a great idea because the small particles will cling to the rod and you can easily wipe it off for clean up after each use.
This is the perfect tool to keep your knives sharp longer. All it takes is a little practice (watching the video from this website helps too) and you will quickly perfect edge maintenance. Some folks use it weekly, but I find "feel" is the best guide. If my knife won't cut through a tomato without squishing it, it's time to use the sharpening steel.