Zwilling Professional Sharpening Steel

This is a honing steel, not a sharpener. It is designed to realign the microscopic edge of your blade, which keeps your knife cutting smoothly between professional sharpening sessions.

The oval shape provides a wider surface area for contact, which makes it easier to maintain a consistent angle while honing your blade compared to a traditional round rod.

Yes, you should maintain a 20-degree angle between the blade and the steel. The integrated finger guard is included to protect your hand, but always use slow, controlled strokes to ensure safety and effectiveness.

It is suitable for most standard kitchen knives, but it is specifically optimized for blades that require a 20-degree edge. If you have specialized Japanese knives with very acute angles, you may need a different type of honing tool.

The handle features a built-in metal loop, making it easy to hang on a wall-mounted rack or a magnetic strip. This keeps the steel accessible while preventing the rod from getting nicked or damaged in a drawer.