Zwilling J.A. Henckels diamond sharpening steel, 10"

This Zwilling diamond sharpening steel 26 cm is used for regular maintenance of the(kitchen)knives. The advantage of the diamond-coated coating is that material decreases relatively quickly. Your sharpening will be done in no time! Do you find it harder to cut a tomato? Stroke the knife a few times past the sharpening steel and it will go right through.

Are you looking for a sharpening steel that takes a little less material and polishes the edges more? It is better to opt for a ceramic variant. Bear in mind that sharpening steels are primarily intended for minor maintenance. If your knife is really blunt, it is better to use another method like sharpening stones or a sharpening system.

It is important to use the entire length of the sharpening steel during sharpening. This way you achieve an optimal sharpening result. For sufficient stability, place the end on a solid surface, such as a wooden or plastic cutting board. It depends on the knife which angle to follow when sharpening. For western kitchen knives this normally is round 20 degrees, for Japanese knives 15.