Smith’s Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod
A Knife Can Never Be Too Sharp
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We’ve mentioned it before and we’ll mention it again, a man’s kitchen is only as good as his equipment. Caring for that equipment is not only good form, but it’s also how you achieve longevity. I sharpen my Global Knife using an older Smith’s EdgeSport sharpening rod, so when it came time for a replacement, it was without much hesitation that my sharpening rod was replaced with the newer 10″ Diamond Sharpening Steel.
The interrupted, monocrystalline diamond coated sharpening steel (750 grit) uses an over-lapping oval hole design that makes quick work of sharpening by collecting the metal filings that build up from sharpening. The Diamond Sharpening Steel also differs from your existing steel rod as it hones and realignes your edge with each pass - even a few passes will yield noticeable results. The oversized hand guard and soft grip rubber handle just make things that much easier.
Cost: $30
Wow! Exactly what I've been looking for. I commented on the piece about the Global 8" chef's knife a week or two back that I have 4 of them for 15 or so years. I've never had them sharpened, but the day will dawn. Thanks Eric!
I just want to make sure everyone knows that this IS a sharpener, not a HONER like the one that comes with most knife sets. Those are meant for taking the burr off after sharpening, or to keep the edge between sharpenings (which should be done once a week for a well used knife). So many people use them thinking it makes their knives sharper, but they are really just wasting their time.
So, if you like this new tool, buy one. Don't think you can get away with the honing tool you have.
Also, this company makes sharpening stones that are awesome for all your sharpening needs. I used one once in a hardware store to sharpen my little pocket knife blade on my money clip. That edge lasted a long time. Good stuff.
Great point, Jason. I put the steel (honer) to my chef's knife every time I use it. You do not want to use the featured rod that often. If you do, you'll end up grinding your blade down to nothing.
For actual sharpening, make sure you know what you're doing. These diamond sharpeners can take a lot of steel off, and should only be used if you're aware of what you're trying to do.