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Binding: Kitchen Brand: Henckels EAN: 0035886104399 Label: J.A. Henckels Manufacturer: J.A. Henckels Model: 32555-310 Publisher: J.A. Henckels Sales Rank: 14784 Studio: J.A. Henckels
Features:
12-inch steel realigns knives' blade-edges
Long enough to hone all knives
Hanging loop on black poly handle and finger-guard
Product Description: Henckels sharpening steels are the key to keeping your knives sharp. In order to sharpen a knife, the steel must have a hardness factor greater than the knife to be sharpened; with a Rockwell hardness factor of 66 degrees, Henckels sharpening steels are harder than even super hard Henckels FRIODUR, ice-hardened blades. To easily sharpen a knife, hold the steel point down on a table or cutting board, at an angle between knife and steel of 20 degrees, pull the knife down and across the sharpening steel in a slight arc. Alternate between right and left sides of the knife 3 to 4 times. All steels are magnetic to hold small particles removed from the knife blade and are made of chrome-plated carbon steel. A sharp knife will provide maximum safety. Use the sharpening steel regularly, preferably every other time the knife is used
Amazon.com Review: This honing steel serves a vital role by realigning, or "resetting," kitchen knives' edges, which bend this way and that when contacting a cutting surface. (Often called a sharpening steel, or "butcher" steel, a steel doesn't actually sharpen a knife--unless it's a "diamond" steel.) Consisting of a rod of hard steel-alloy with a tough synthetic handle and a steel finger guard, this steel works well and looks better than most hanging close at hand, where you can employ it frequently—ideally each time you use a knife. That prevents a blade from becoming dull and prolongs intervals between professional sharpenings. The rule is that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel's 12-inch rod hones all household knives. The steel carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A MUST ADD to your Kitchen Collection
This is the Mack DADDY of sharpeners. I put this next to the one I have been using for the past several years and the Henckel steel puts mine to shame. It is thicker and longer than my old one (get your minds out of the gutter).
I thought about getting one of those 2 or 3 stage sharpeners where you slide the knife through. I am sure those work. I really wanted to learn how to properly sharpen a knife. I went to J.A. Henckel's website where they have several "HOW TO" videos. The one I viewed was how to sharpen knives the correct way. I practiced for about an hour on an old dull knife ... Read More
Rating: - Fine steel
You'll need one of these bad boys if you want to keep your knives in any sort of sharp condition.
I hone my knives on this steel a couple times before using my knives, and a couple times after using, to maintain a sharp edge. Periodically, every 6 months or so, I break out my Chef's Choice Diamond Sharpener to really sharpen my knives.
I have Wusthof Classic and Henckels Pro-S knives, which work fine with this steel. There may be other knives which have a hardness rating higher than that of this steel. This steel has a hardness rating of 66, so keep that in mind when you ... Read More
Rating: - 5 STAR
This product is really great. It was a present for my husband. He loves it!
Rating: - essential kitchen tool--don't cook without it
Oh, I can't tell you how happy I am to have this well-made honing steel--it feels so good that I don't even have to force myself to go five strokes on both sides of the blade before I start chopping (as Dinosaur Jr. would have it). This is a very nice and solid piece of equipment, it looks pretty good, and it does what it's supposed to do very well.
Now, for those who say "it's not a sharpening tool!"--you're right. Then again, since I got this thing, and have started using it very regularly, I have not had to sharpen any of my knives, and yes, even blades that seemed all too dull were ... Read More
Rating: - Effective.
This 12" steel performs its job admirably, providing a nice long surface to stroke a blade across and developing a distinctive ring characteristic when the blade is struck across correctly.
I've been maintaining my blades for about six months with it and have had no need to pursue any further sharpening as of yet.
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