Honing steel or sharpening steel: the difference
Honing steel or sharpening steel: the difference
The difference between a honing steel and a sharpening steel? Knivesandtools explains. The expert when it comes to sharpening tools.
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Honing steel or sharpening steel: the difference
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A good honing steel is essential for keeping knives sharp and at the ready! A honing steel is less abrasive than a full sharpening and can, therefore, be preformed more regularly.
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