12-Inch Honing Steel by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels

The sharpening steel, despite its name, does not actually sharpen knives like a "diamond" steel does. Instead, it plays a crucial role in realigning the knife's edge, which can get misaligned from cutting surfaces or hard objects. This tapered rod of hard steel alloy, with an oval shape, offers more surface contact with the blade, making it just as effective, if not more so, than a traditional rod. It comes with a finger guard, a hanging ring on the handle, and a grooved black synthetic handle for a secure grip. Using the steel regularly, ideally each time a knife is used, helps prevent dullness and extends the time between professional sharpenings.

The steel is made of high-carbon stainless steel with a synthetic handle, featuring a metal loop for convenient storage. It helps maintain the knife blade's sharpness between sharpenings by realigning the edge. Remember, the length of the steel should be at least as long as the knife blade for optimal use.

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