ZWILLING Accessories Sharpening Steel, 10-inch

The sharpening steel serves a vital role in the kitchen for most home chefs, realigning the edge and removing any niche or burr. An oval rod provides more surface contact with the edge to achieve the same results as a traditional rod but with fewer strokes. This honing steel, also known as a sharpening steel or "butcher" steel, does not actually sharpen a knife unless it is a "diamond" steel. Its hard steel-alloy rod and tough synthetic handle make it a durable tool in the kitchen.

The length of the steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it. The 10-inch rod of this steel is sufficient for nearly all household knives and comes with a lifetime warranty against defects. With a loop for hanging, it can be easily kept close at hand for frequent use, ideally each time a knife is used, to prevent the blade from becoming dull and prolong the intervals between professional sharpenings.

The Four Star® Series, first introduced in 1976, is one of the world's most popular knife lines. Designed and developed in close cooperation with renowned professional chefs, these knives are fully forged with a unique molded handle. The series includes knives for various tasks and features precision forged construction, providing perfect geometry and high precision. The knives also use J.A. Henckels' Friodur ice hardening for corrosion resistance and cutting-edge retention. The high-impact polypropylene handles are permanently bonded to the knife blades without any gaps, providing comfort and durability.

The honing steel has a hard steel alloy rod that realigns the edge and removes any niche or burr. The oval rod offers more surface contact with the edge, achieving the same results as a traditional rod with fewer strokes. The steel comes with a plastic handle with a hanging hole for easy storage and handling. With a hardness of approximately 62 Rockwell, these sharpening steels are relatively resistant to damage. And with a steel ring at the bottom, it can be hung for convenient storage.

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