Victorinox 10-Inch Smooth Honing Steel
Brand: Victorinox
Best for
Daily or frequent honing of European-style knives at 20 degrees where you want edge realignment without metal removal.
Skip if
Your knife is noticeably dull. A smooth steel realigns a bent edge but does not sharpen a dull one.
Victorinox is the manufacturer of Swiss Army knives and one of the most specified brands in professional culinary programs. The 10-inch smooth steel is the rod Victorinox recommends for their own kitchen knives and is frequently cited in culinary school curricula.
Smooth steel realigns the microscopic teeth of a knife edge that have bent over with use. It does not remove metal. Used before or after each cutting session, it keeps a properly sharpened knife performing well for weeks or months between sessions on a whetstone.
What buyers say
Daily or frequent honing of European-style knives at 20 degrees say Victorinox 10-Inch Smooth Honing Steel does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where your knife is noticeably dull say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Length | 10 inches (blade) |
|---|---|
| Surface | Smooth polished steel |
| Hardness | Harder than most knife steels |
| Grit equivalent | No abrasion (pure alignment) |
| Handle | Ergonomic polymer |
Specs from Victorinox, 10-Inch Smooth Honing Steel product page
