Zwilling J.A. Henckels ceramic sharpening steel

High Quality Zwilling J.A. Henckels Ceramic sharpening steel.

• Metric size: 23cm
• Imperial size: 9"

About ceramic and diamond sharpening steels Ceramic and diamond coated sharpening steels are ideal for keeping your knives in perfect condition. The fine surface makes these steels suitable for even the finest Japanese knives. In contrary to regular sharpening steels, ceramic and diamond coated sharpening steels can also be used to sharpen dull knives. If the knives are damaged or extremely worn, we recommend to have the knives sharpened first by a professional knife sharpener. How to use a ceramic or diamond coated sharpening steel Sharpening a knife on a sharpening steel is much easier than most people think. The correct motion is like trying to shave off a very thin layer from the steel, starting with the back of the knife at on end of the steel and ending with the tip of the knife at the other end of the steel. Use only very slight pressure for the best results. The angle between the knife and the steel depends on the type of knife. European knives usually have a thick edge and should be held against the steel with an angle of about 20 degrees. Japanese knives have a much thinner edge and should be held against the steel with an angle of about 10 degrees.