If you own a knife you should own a sharpening steel, to upkeep the most trusted and relied on instruments in every kitchen. Available in a variety of styles, in 10”, 12”, and 14”. Each sharpening steel features a comfortable black handle, to make sharpening your knives an easy daily task. Keep your knives at peak performance every time you use them. Maintain your sharp edges to ensure the longevity of every single on of your knives! Electric, manual and hybrid sharpeners available for bustling kitchens and butcher shops. Don’t risk injury by using a dull knife, by finding the sharpening tool that works best in your kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do sharpening steels actually do?
Despite the name, sharpening steels mostly hone rather than grind. A steel realigns a rolled edge back to straight between real sharpenings, which keeps a knife cutting cleanly. Omcan offers a round steel with a black handle.
Which sharpening steels come in round or oval?
Both profiles exist. Omcan sharpening steels are made in round and oval styles, with the confirmed model being a round steel. A round rod is the common all-purpose choice, while an oval gives a slightly broader contact face.
How long are the sharpening steels?
The Omcan line runs common lengths around 10, 12, and 14 inches. Longer sharpening steels suit big slicers and butcher knives, while a 10 inch steel is easier to handle for shorter kitchen blades.
Do sharpening steels replace a sharpening stone?
No. Sharpening steels hone an edge that is already sharp, while a stone actually grinds a new edge. Keep both, since a steel used daily stretches the time between sessions on sharpening stones.
Are sharpening steels used before or after a stone?
Usually after, then daily. You sharpen on a stone to set the edge, then use sharpening steels between shifts to keep that edge aligned. A quick steeling before service realigns any roll from the last use.
Is the handle on the sharpening steels built for grip?
It is functional. The confirmed sharpening steels have a black handle sized for a secure grip, which matters when honing a long blade at speed. A solid handle and guard keep your hand clear of the rod.
Should I match sharpening steels to my knife length?
Roughly, yes. Pick sharpening steels at least as long as your longest blade so the whole edge passes the rod in one stroke. Pair a steel with slicers and knife storage to round out blade care.
