PUMA sharpening steel

Small, handy honing steel with a ring for attachment, ideal for on the go, camping, hunting, or even for the kitchen. A honing steel is not used for sharpening, but rather for realigning the knife edge. When you use a freshly sharpened knife, microscopic unevenness or burrs can form during use. A honing steel straightens these out again – without removing material. Therefore, a dull knife cannot be sharpened with a honing steel. For this purpose, you need sharpening tools such as a knife sharpener, honing rod, or sharpening stone. It is recommended to use a honing steel before each use of the knife. This way, the edge is always aligned and stays sharp longer – meaning you need to sharpen less often. It contributes to efficient edge maintenance without requiring the effort and time of a sharpening process. A honing steel is really only beneficial if you use your knife very frequently. Once the edge has become noticeably dull and a honing steel is no longer sufficient, you should reach for a knife sharpener, honing rod, or sharpening stone to restore the original edge. Delivery includes a leather sheath. Length: 142 mm Diameter: 8 mm Weight: 58 g Sheath: Leather