Honing and sharpening steels
A honing steel is one of the most accessible and widely used tools for edge maintenance. Unlike sharpening stones, however, it doesn't truly sharpen a knife—it doesn't remove material from the blade, but rather straightens out the fine deformations of the edge that occur with regular use. This is why a honing steel is great for regularly reviving an edge between sharpening cycles.
You can choose between steel, ceramic, or diamond honing steels—each has slightly different properties. Steel is the most common and affordable, ceramic offers a very fine grit, and diamond honing steels can even handle light sharpening while maintaining the blade's shape.
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The Difference Between Sharpening and Edge Maintenance
Many people confuse a honing steel with a sharpening tool, but their functions are different:
- Sharpening = removing material, creating a new edge.
- Honing (with a honing steel) = straightening an existing edge without removing material.
By using a honing steel, you can significantly extend the intervals between sharpenings and keep your knives sharp for longer.
Proper Technique for Working with a Honing Steel
Working with a honing steel requires a bit of practice, but once you master the technique, it's a quick and effective way to keep your knife in good condition:
- Hold the steel vertically—for example, on a non-slip mat.
- Pull the knife at a 15-20° angle—alternating on each side of the blade.
- Repeat 5 to 10 times on each side.
📌Tip: A consistent angle and gentle pressure are important—the goal isn't to sharpen but to straighten the edge.
Most Popular Models for Everyday Use
At Kniland.com, you'll find quality honing steels from brands like Victorinox, Morakniv, Taidea, Dick, and Lansky, which are ideal for quickly and effectively restoring the edge of both kitchen and hunting knives. The choice depends on the length of the knife's blade as well as personal preferences.
📌Tip: The ideal length of a honing steel is at least 1.5 times longer than the blade of the knife being honed.
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Ceramic sharpening rod with a round shape. White ceramic sharpening part. Small and light ceramic rod with fine grit suitable for maintaining the sharp edge and fine sharpening...
Large ceramic sharpening rod with a round shape. White ceramic sharpening part with fine grit suitable for maintaining the sharp edge and fine sharpening of your knives. The...
Ceramic sharpening rod with a round shape. White ceramic sharpening part. Small and light ceramic rod with fine grit suitable for maintaining the sharp edge and fine sharpening...
Honing steel by F.Dick from the 1905 series, round shape. Due to its rough surface and hardness similar to that of diamond sharpening steel, it is also suitable for knives made...
Honing steel by F.Dick from the Red Spirit series, round shape. Specially treated steel with a surface suitable for honing knives made of very hard steel types. Plastic non-slip...
Fällkniven ceramic sharpening rod, round shape with very fine grain. Suitable for fine sharpening of the knife after sharpening on a stone with lower grit, or for regular...
Diamond sharpening steel by Fallkniven, oval shape. Thanks to the diamond surface, it is also suitable for knives made of very hard steel. Plastic handle, ring for hanging the...
Ceramic sharpening rod from Lansky, round shape with grit 800. Brown ceramic sharpening part. Light honing rod, suitable for gently honing the knife and for maintaining the...
Oval shaped honing steel with a 30.5 cm long honing part for smoothing the edges of knives.
Squared honing steel with a 25.5 cm long honing part for restoring knife edge.
Sharpi ceramic sharpening rod, round shape, 1000 grit. Ideal for regular blade maintenance or fine sharpening after using a coarse stone. Plastic handle, hanging loop. Overall...
Sharpi diamond sharpening steel, round shape with 600 grit. Ideal for sharpening dull knives, including those made of hard steel. Durable plastic handle with a hanging loop....
Taidea ceramic sharpening rod, round shape with grain size (grit) 1200. Suitable for gently dressing the knife after sharpening on a stone, or for maintaining the edge. Plastic...
Taidea diamond sharpening steel, oval shape. Thanks to the diamond surface, it is also suitable for knives made of very hard steel. Plastic handle, ring for hanging. Length of...
