J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel
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Product Details Manufacturer: Henckels Brand: Henckels Model: 32576-233 Product features:
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Price List for J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel
| New | big-dealz | New Brand New, First Quality, Ships Fast w/Tracking Number! Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $13.99 | |
| New | The Knife Store | New Usually ships in 2-3 business days | $15.20 | |
| New | Amazon.com | New Usually ships in 24 hours | $15.95 | |
| New | Cooking.com | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $15.95 | |
| New | Market Warehouse | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $15.95 | |
| New | | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $15.99 | |
| New | | New Usually ships in 1-2 business days | $24.95 |
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of the J.A. Henckels 9-Inch Poly Sharpening Steel
Customer Review: A good quality steel for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
This steel is very nice for the price. The length is fine for nearly any knife and the material itself is of a suitable hardness for correcting cutting edges. The handle is easy to hold, and it has a nice heft and balance. Exactly what I would expect from a Henckels product.
Now, a brief clarification: A steel will absolutely not "sharpen" your knife. It doesn't have a grit so much as the steel used is much harder than the knife. (If you have a dull edge you can run it along the finest steel for hours and not get a sharper cutting edge.) What it does do is simply correct the angle of the knife's edge that tends to get bent to either side during normal use. When you run the leading edge of the knife down the steel in the correct manner, a sharp edge should go back to the appropriate angle. If you have a dull blade, you need to hone a new edge. (For that you may consider using a professional sharpening service. this can be a little tough for a novice...sorry!) Once that is done, use your steel each and every time you pull your knives from their home to keep the edge at peak usability.
Keep in mind that you could sharpen a spoon to a razors edge, it just won't keep it for long. Better knives hold an edge for much longer due to the quality of the materials and their hardness. Few of us need an exquisitely expensive set of knives. Just buy a nice set for a good price and keep on using a good steel!