Great looking and feeling product. Just what I needed for my phantom knife set. It has weight to it that gives you assurance of quality and it's very solid in the hand. For those curious, honing steel doesn't sharpen the blade or remove material, it straightens an already sharp edge back out for better performance and maintains the blade for a longer period between actual sharpening sessions with a whetstone. I've been told it is NOT recommended for the shogun series by Dalstrong because of the steel hardness of that particular series. If you know what this product is supposed to do, it will not let you down. But you NEED to buy a 1000/6000 grit whetstone and learn how to properly sharpen your blades. Read more
This is my eighth purchase to complete a set of Chefs Knives for my grandson. Dalstrong cutlery appears well made, and with good sale prices, an excellent choice for a budding Chef if choosing the Gladiator series. I am seeing this brand and series in several of my cooking how to videos on my Facebook pages. The packaging is impressive, the knifeguards thoughtful given the investment, the quality appears to be right up there with my Wustoffs given the feel. Ordered a set of the three paring knives for several friends, and one for myself. The chefs 10” does a great job of cutting. I almost forgot to order the honing steel, but German steel is a bit softer than Japanese steel. Good news, German steel takes to sharpening at home much better. It’s been a pleasure to deal with this company, good job Amazon with finding an excellent partner! Bye the way...........the Gladiator sandwich knife! Ridiculously fun. I have never had one quite as unique. Read more
My favorite steel. Nice long shaft, it is wide enough that it doesn’t feel like a pencil but not like a broom handle. Gives a proper edge without a lot of fuss. Works well and easy to clean when required. Really nice finish. I have bought 4 of these as wedding gifts along with one of their chef’s knives and they are always a hit. Read more
I absolutely love this steel. Works really well. It looks like it is really course but it's actually very precise. Been using it for months and I have no complaints at all! Read more
Dalstrong's Honing Rod has the same superior quality and outstanding beauty that the Gladiator Series is known for. This honing steel is a must for keeping your blade edges perfectly aligned and free of any burrs. It's 10 inch length allows for even the larger knives to be properly honed. As with all Dalstrong knives, the handle has an ergonomic solid grip, with an attractive bolster. Being part of the Gladiator Series, the handle is beautiful, triple riveted, hand polished Pakkawood. This honing steel rod is a must for anyone wanting to keep their knives in tip-top shape. Read more
I think I am not a honing steel kind of guy. This thing is so nicely made that it makes me want to try some Dalstrong knives though (seriously, next knife: Dalstrong). It's actually attractive, and I never thought that about a honing steel. My preferred method for the last 3+ decades is that I like to pass my knives over a fine or extra fine stone to maintain them. A couple passes does not remove much material, and I have some very, very old knives that serve me well. I know this is supposed to also buy time between sharpening, but it's also not sharpening. The knives feels sharper but it doesn't really give me the edge I want. I am being picky though. I have used it for quick resetting of the edge and It's substantially better than not doing anything. I have experience this feeling with other honing steels, but this is the first one I have spent my money on. For what it is, it's great. Really, I like it, and I may come around on this different maintenance routine. Read more
I used to be a chef. This product is the real deal and works as it should. If the knife has been abused (never correctly maintained) this will not bring it back to life. A little pricey but I feel it is worth the money. I'm planning to give one to my son as a gift. Read more
My son owns knifes from this company so I bought him this and he loves it. Great quality and it magnets to the wall holder alongside his knife set! Read more
