F. Dick Combi Sharpening Steel

The rod features two distinct textures: a sapphire cut for aggressive edge realignment and a polished cut for smoothing and refining the blade. This allows you to handle both dull knives that need significant work and sharp knives that just need a quick touch-up.

This is a honing rod. It is designed to realign the microscopic edge of your blade to keep it sharp, rather than removing metal to create a new edge like a traditional sharpener or whetstone would.

This tool is not dishwasher safe. To clean it, simply wipe the rod down with a damp cloth after each use to remove metal filings, then dry it thoroughly to prevent any potential corrosion.

Yes, the handle is ergonomically shaped to provide a secure, comfortable grip, which is essential for maintaining the consistent angle required for safe and effective honing.

The rod measures 12 inches in length, which provides ample surface area to accommodate most standard kitchen knives, including longer chef's knives and slicing blades.