Wüsthof 4484-7/23 Honing Steel, 9-Inch – Stainless Steel Knife Sharpening Rod, Brushed Steel Handle

Quick couple of swipes and my chef's knife is back to shaving sharp.

Well made and the right length for my 8-inch knives. Nothing fancy, just works.

I used a cheap grocery-store steel for a decade and honestly didn't know what I was missing. This 9-inch Wüsthof gives my knives a true edge every time—maybe ten seconds per knife before dinner prep. The brushed handle grips well even when my hands are damp, and there's a satisfying ring to it that tells you it's doing its job. My knives have never stayed sharper between full sharpenings.

It hones my knives properly, so no complaints on function. It's just lighter than my old steel and the handle feels a bit hollow. Works fine though.

This steel realigns edges exactly like it should. My knife block has never been in better shape. The rod is perfectly straight and true, and the 9-inch length suits everything from paring knives to my 10-inch slicer. Great price for genuine Wüsthof quality.

I was nervous about honing at the correct angle, but this rod's length and feedback make it easy. My husband uses it too and our knives are lasting much longer between sharpenings.

Sturdy, well balanced, keeps all my Wüsthof knives in top form. Five stars.

It's a good honing steel but don't buy it thinking it will sharpen a dull knife—it won't. I had to get a whetstone anyway. As a maintainer it's fine.

Everyone who cooks regularly should own one of these. This one is nicely made and the brushed finish looks great hanging on my magnetic strip. Hones my knives in seconds. Would buy again.

Half price and genuine Wüsthof. Keeps my chef's knife tasting sharp—er, feeling sharp. Happy customer.