The Best Honing Steels of 2024

Honing steels don't sharpen knives, but help maintain a good edge between true sharpenings. After research and testing, here are the ones we recommend.

Henckels 12 Double Cut Plastic Handle Honing Steel - The secret to prolonging a knife's sharp cutting edge is to hone while the knife is still performing well. Regular proper honing using this double cut honing steel with a durable plastic handle will forestall the need to do major sharpening.

Kramer by Zwilling 12 Double Cut Honing Steel with Plastic Handle

Description This 4 inch portable honing tool is made of stainless steel. It's perfect for sharpening your Opinel folding knives on-the-go. The honing steal is small enough to fit in many of our sheaths alongside the knife. It will not bring an edge completely back from the dead, but it will keep your knives cutting efficiently if honed often. Made in China.

Opinel Sharpening Steel

The Messermeister diamond oval sharpening rod is ideal for restoring the edge of knives, scissors and other cutting tools. The wide curve of the oval rod provides a larger sharpening surface, while the narrow curve can be used to dress scallop serrated edges. It has an ergonomic handle with a hang ring and a non-marking tip that protects supporting surfaces. Hand wash with soap and water.

Messermeister 800 Grit Diamond Sharpening Rod - 12 inch

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