Honing steel
Honing steel
These honing steels feature a relatively soft stainless steel rod used to realign your western knife's edge and prolong cutting performance between sharpenings. Comes in two sizes, small (7.5" rod, 12.5" total length) and large (12" rod, 17" total length).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED FOR SHARPENING YOUR BLADE, NOR DO WE ADVISE USING THIS TOOL ON HIGH CARBON JAPANESE KNIVES!
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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High-performance kitchen cutlery delivers its best results only when properly maintained. Check out our knife sharpening services for home cooks and professionals alike or our strops and stones section for all of your at home sharpening tools.