Double Cut Honing Steel by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Review

Well made, high quality sharpener. Two sides: course and penalty. Did a very good job on the four knives I tested it with. it's heavy and substantial.

Wish it was cheaper but it works really well. Comfortable handle, long steel and two textures on steel. Significant difference in just a few seconds.

Works well only two sides to straighten the blade unlike other versions which are 360 degrees. I've found that 4-5 quick hits properly straighten the blade between sharpenings. After a few months of use there is no wear and tear.

Works well only two sides to smooth the edge unlike other versions which are 360 degrees. I've found that 4-5 quick hits properly straighten the blade between sharpenings. After a few months of use there is no wear and tear.

I have tried 2 other Revain knife sharpeners and both were disappointing. It wasn't until I tried my mother's Henckels steel that I knew where to go. This steel is fantastic. 2 passes and my knives are perfectly sharpened. Too bad I didn't know about this steel before I spent the money on others.

The hardness of the steel should match the hardness of the knife you are using it on. If your knife scores above 56 on the Rockwell scale, you need a steel like this. If you like really good kitchen knives when looking at this twin steel, check out the Kramer twin line of knives. These knives are beautiful and have great steel and are a big improvement on the standard Wüsthof line. The steel is harder than 58/59 and requires a new sharpening steel, but not as hard (or as brittle and difficult…