J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel

by Henckels

Product Features

• Ergonomic, easy-to-grip polypropylene handle with hanging hole
• 9-inch steel
• Helps maintain edge of your fine edge knives
• Lifetime guarantee
• Made in Germany

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches ; 7.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RFMA
• Item model number: 32576-230
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #5 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Knife Sharpeners
  • #23 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A classic tool that helps get the best from knives, this sharpening steel is a solidly crafted addition to any knife block. Between professional sharpenings, tiny metal fibers bend down on a blade, dulling the surface. The purpose of the sharpening steel is to straighten up those fibers, maintaining the sharpest edge possible for daily use. This model is lightweight, with a flared handle and a tapered edge. It's extremely comfortable and well balanced for experienced users, but beginners may have an easier time with a more substantial weight. Just wipe it down as necessary--there's no need to give this tool a serious scrub. --Jill Lightner

Product Description

Keep your knives sharp and ready for daily kitchen tasks with this handy sharpening steel. A comfortable, ergonomic handle and long, 9" steel make sharpening your knives quick and easy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good quality steel for the money, January 19, 2008

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Cohen Rautenkranz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel (Kitchen)

This steel is very nice for the price. The length is fine for nearly any knife and the material itself is of a suitable hardness for correcting cutting edges. The handle is easy to hold, and it has a nice heft and balance. Exactly what I would expect from a Henckels product.

Now, a brief clarification: A steel will absolutely not "sharpen" your knife. It doesn't have a grit so much as the steel used is much harder than the knife. (If you have a dull edge you can run it along the finest steel for hours and not get a sharper cutting edge.) What it does do is simply correct the angle of the knife's edge that tends to get bent to either side during normal use. When you run the leading edge of the knife down the steel in the correct manner, a sharp edge should go back to the appropriate angle. If you have a dull blade, you need to hone a new edge. (For that you may consider using a professional sharpening service. this can be a little tough for a novice...sorry!) Once that is done, use your steel each and every time you pull your knives from their home to keep the edge at peak usability.

Keep in mind that you could sharpen a spoon to a razors edge, it just won't keep it for long. Better knives hold an edge for much longer due to the quality of the materials and their hardness. Few of us need an exquisitely expensive set of knives. Just buy a nice set for a good price and keep on using a good steel!

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for buck, December 18, 2006

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C. Yi (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel (Kitchen)

REMINDER: Sharpening steels are of extremely fine grit - use to KEEP the blades sharp... the finishing touch, if you will. To repair a blade with significant damage, you'll need to get a sharpening stone.

All in all, this sharpening steel is as advertised: the Henckels name, solid construction, nice grip.

The sharpening steel will probably last longer than I will.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steel sharpens Steel, May 9, 2008

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Da Riddler (San Antonio, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel (Kitchen)

It is what it says it is and is great for putting that finished edge on knives. About 6 or 7 passes on each side keeps my wifes favorite kitchen knife razor keen. Also used it on my pocket knife, cuts through boxes like butter.