Honing Steels

Honing steels are sometimes referred to as sharpening steels, sharpening rods, sharpening sticks or butchers steel. They are available in materials such as steel, ceramic or diamond-coated steel.

What are they used for?

They are used for realigning the blade of a knife and not for sharpening although blades may appear sharper afterwards.

Why would I need one?

The cut...