Diamond Honing Steel – #500 Grit, 23 cm Rod, Rosewood Handle
Diamond Honing Steel – #500 Grit, 23 cm Rod, Rosewood Handle
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#500 diamond grit · 23 cm rod · Rosewood handle
Bring Your Knives Back to Sharp in a Minute
Even the best knives lose their edge over time. A dull knife needs more pressure and more time to get through meat, vegetables and fruit, and that extra force is exactly when slips happen. This diamond honing steel brings the edge back quickly: a few strokes on each side and your knife glides through food again.
The problem
Why a dull knife is the risky knife
The rod
Diamond-coated steel for a quick edge
Also known as a sharpening steel, a honing rod is the everyday essential for keeping a knife blade sharp. This one is stainless steel coated with diamond powder in a #500 grit.
The diamond chips make honing quick and easy, so you can touch up your knives whenever they start to feel dull, without a whetstone or a trip to a knife sharpener.
- #500 diamond grit: works fast on a dull edge.
- 23 cm (9 in) rod: long enough for chef knives.
- For knives and scissors: touch up both.
The handle
A secure grip with every stroke
The handle is made of rosewood and cast iron and is shaped to sit comfortably in your hand. The quality rosewood is durable, pleasant to hold and fits just right in the palm.
A firm, well-balanced grip keeps the rod from slipping out of your hand while you hone, and the metal guard keeps your fingers away from the blade.
How to use it
Honing in four easy steps
1. Hold the rod
Stand the tip of the rod on a solid, non-slip surface and hold the handle firmly at the top.
2. Set the angle
Place the knife edge against the rod at about 20 to 25 degrees.
3. Pull the blade across
Pull the knife down and across the rod, starting with the part of the blade closest to the handle and finishing at the tip. Repeat 3 to 5 times on each side until the edge feels sharp. You can hold the rod upright or angle it, whichever feels easier.
4. Clean up
Wipe the knife with a cloth after honing. Do not wash the rod under water; just wipe it clean.
Why hone
A honed knife vs a dull knife
| Honed with the diamond steel | Dull knife | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts with light pressure | ✓ | ✗ |
| Clean slices of tomatoes and fruit | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick to bring back between uses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Less force, fewer slips | ✓ | ✗ |
Size
Long enough for your chef knife
The rod is 23 cm (9 in) long and 2 cm (0.8 in) wide, the handle 11.8 cm (4.6 in), so the whole tool is 34.8 cm (13.7 in). That gives plenty of length to draw even a large chef knife across in one smooth stroke.
At 380 g (13.4 oz) it feels solid and steady in the hand.
Good to know
Easy to store
A hanging ring on the handle lets you keep the honing steel on a hook next to your knives, always within reach.
From our customers
In real kitchens
Questions people ask
Can I use it on any kitchen knife?
It is made for honing kitchen knives and can also be used on the blades of scissors.
How often should I hone my knife?
Whenever the edge starts to feel dull. A few strokes on each side are usually enough.
What angle should I use?
Hold the knife at about 20 to 25 degrees to the rod.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the rod and the knife with a cloth after use. Do not rinse the rod under water.
How long is it?
The rod is 23 cm (9 in) and the whole tool is 34.8 cm (13.7 in) long.
Specifications
- Rod material: stainless steel with diamond powder coating
- Grit: #500
- Rod length: 23 cm (9 in)
- Rod width: 2 cm (0.8 in)
- Handle length: 11.8 cm (4.6 in)
- Total length: 34.8 cm (13.7 in)
- Handle: rosewood and cast iron
- Net weight: 380 g (13.4 oz)
- Use for: kitchen knives, scissors
What's in the box
- 1 × diamond honing steel