Product Description

Shun Sharpening Steel

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4128 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 9-inch
• Brand: Shun
• Model: DM0750
• Dimensions: 5.50" h x 5.70" w x 16.40" l, .55 pounds

Features

• 9-1/4-inch sharpening steel; keeps knives in razor-sharp cutting condition
• Durable, stain-resistant steel construction; protective guard keeps fingers safe
• Rust-free gradually diminishing circular rod with miniscule lengthwise ridges
• Fused hardwood veneers and resin comprise the ebony Pakkawood handle
• lifetime warranty; manufactured in Seki City, Japan

Amazon.com Review
Featuring durable stain-resistant steel construction, this sturdy sharpening tool promises to keep kitchen knives in razor-sharp cutting condition. Measuring 9-1/4 inches in length, the gradually diminishing circular rod has blade-honing, miniscule ridges running up and down its body. A protective steel guard keeps fingers safe during sharpening. Designed to fit comfortably in hand, a fused blend of hardwood veneers and resin comprise the unique ebony Pakkawood handle. The steel construction resists rusting and withstands years of use. Although dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. Manufactured in Japan’s renowned sword-making city--Seki City; this tool includes a lifetime warranty. ---- Amy Arnold

Customer Reviews

Works great, handle is plastic though
The steel works great as expected from Shun. The guard is beveled at the correct angle for the blade which is very helpful in guiding your first stroke to get the correct angle.

The only problem, and this is aesthetic and not functional, is that the handle is made of a dark plastic and not wood like the knives. You can see this in the photo above but Amazon's description is faulty. I would have liked to have a wood handle for it especially considering the price. But, it still works great.

Wrong steel for your polished Shuns
This rod is a grooved steel which will eventually turn your mirror like polish on your shun cutting edge into a micro-toothed mess after about 10 hones. I returned 2 shun classic knives thinking that the edges were defective on the knives. Turns out, it was the honing steel that was creating the problem. Buy a very fine ceramic rod to keep the edge on your mirror polished Shun classic blade in optimal condition. The Shun rod knocked the performance of my knife back a few grades, but the ceramic rod fixed all the wrongs. Remember to hone @ a 16 degree angle. Cheeers!!!!

Works Like It Should
I recently purchased some Shun Elite knives. They cut like a light saber right out of the box but after a couple of months they dulled slightly. The Shun honing steel brought them right back to life. I really like the guide on the steel. It ensures you get the correct angle for Shun knives.