ZWILLING Edge Maintenance Sharpening Steel

This tool is designed for honing, which means it realigns the microscopic edge of your knife that bends during regular use. It is intended for routine maintenance to keep your blades performing at their best between professional sharpenings.

The oval design provides a larger surface area for contact with the blade compared to a traditional round rod. This allows you to cover more of the knife edge with each stroke, making the honing process faster and more efficient.

No, this sharpening steel is not suitable for serrated blades. It is specifically engineered for the straight edges found on standard kitchen knives.

It is important to distinguish between honing and sharpening. This tool realigns the edge and removes minor burrs, but it does not remove metal to create a new edge. If your knife is completely dull, it will need to be sharpened with a stone or a dedicated sharpener before you can maintain it with this steel.

This tool is not dishwasher safe. To clean it, simply wipe the rod with a soft, damp cloth after each use to remove any metal particles, then dry it thoroughly before storing.