Smith's 9" High-Carbon Steel Sharpening Steel

• Honing steel that trues and realigns a blade's edge rather than removing metal — use between sharpenings, not instead of them
• 9" high-carbon steel rod for straight-edge kitchen, hunting and general-purpose knives
• Oversized hand guard protects fingers while honing
• Hang ring for easy storage near the kitchen worktop, game larder or kit bag
• Straightens and smooths the blade's cutting edge, helping it hold its sharpness for longer
• Quick, low-effort habit that reduces how often a full re-sharpen is needed

Smith's 9" Sharpening Steel is a honing steel, not a sharpening stone — its job is to true a knife's edge between sharpenings rather than grind away metal. Made from durable high-carbon steel, the 9" rod straightens and realigns a blade's cutting edge, smoothing out the microscopic rolls and burrs that build up with everyday use so the knife stays keener for longer. Regular honing before or after use means you reach for the stones far less often. The steel is fitted with an oversized hand guard to protect your fingers as you draw the blade down its length, and a hang ring lets you keep it within reach in the kitchen, at the game larder or in a kit bag. Built for straight-edge blades — kitchen, hunting and general-purpose knives — it's a simple, quick habit that does more for everyday edge retention than most sharpening kit. A steady hand and a consistent angle are all it needs to keep a blade working sharp between proper sharpenings.

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