The Deglon Ceramics Knife Sharpener has very smooth milky white surface, something to the tune of 2,000 grit by feeling of it. Yet this smooth feeling does not make it any less abrasive, even the light stroke of the knife leave black steel residue on milky white surface. I love this tool, it's bit more abrasive than Wusthof Diamond-Coated Sharpening Steel but it's still a very … [Read more...] about Deglon Ceramics Knife Sharpener, 9-Inch
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Wusthof Diamond-Coated Sharpening Steel
I bought the Wusthof Diamond-Coated Sharpening Steel (10 inch, model 4483) about two years ago in Vienna, Austria. After almost daily use over these two years it still looks and performs brand-new, no coating damage, no tear and wear. Unlike Deglon Oval Diamond Steel Knife Sharpener it's more steeling than grinding tool, with extra fine grit diamond coating. Actually the … [Read more...] about Wusthof Diamond-Coated Sharpening Steel
Deglon Oval Diamond Steel Knife Sharpener, 10-Inch
Make no mistake there is nothing subtle about this tool. It literally shaves a metal layer with each pass. This tool is good for really dull generic knifes or heavy duty butcher knives, don't use it on damascus knives or any high-end brands. Still I like easiness of bringing really dull knife into shape with Deglon Oval Diamond Steel Knife Sharpener, a few strokes and the knife … [Read more...] about Deglon Oval Diamond Steel Knife Sharpener, 10-Inch
F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel Flat Fine Cut
The F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel is one of the best honing tools at the market. It allows to keep your knife reasonably sharp for extensive periods of time without unnecessarily wearing knife by whetstone sharpening. It's a must for kitchen professional. Though F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel is a bit expensive for home cook I still recommend it if your home arsenal includes … [Read more...] about F. Dick 11-inch Multicut Steel Flat Fine Cut