Shun Hikari Honing Steel

Summary

Keep your Hikari cutlery in top condition and maintain the blades' razor-sharp edges with this precision honing steel. Distinguished by its birch PakkaWood handle, it features two surfaces: one for using every day and another for weekly honing. An angle guide is built into the handle to ensure easy honing at the correct 16-degree angle.

• Built-in angle guide makes precision honing easy.
• 9" rod lets you hone blades both long and short.
• Rod combines microribs and smooth steel for both gentle and aggressive honing options.
• Polished bolster promotes a comfortable chef's grip.
• Durable birch PakkaWood handle resists moisture and bacteria and has a beautiful low-gloss finish.
• Embossed endcap adds beauty and balance.
• Handle offers a superb grip for both left- and right-handed users.

Dimensions & More Info

• 9"-long honing rod.
• 5"-long handle.
• 8 oz.
• Made in China.

Use & Care

Use

• Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
• Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
• It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.

Care

• Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
• Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
• Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, you should not need to sharpen your knife more than once or twice a year.
• Sharpen your knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
• Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.