Sharpening
Stones FINE
Everyday maintenance of the cutting edge. Once you have your knife sharp you use the fine stone to maintain that cutting edge, Move to a medium grit once the fine no longer brings the edge up to the required sharpness.
MEDIUM
When your knife is “dulling” off quickly and the fine stone is no longer bringing the edge back to the required sharpness.
COARSE
For resetting the edge. Such as changing the angle of the shoulder of the knife or if the edge has been damaged (chipped).
Coarse stones are very hard on the knife and most knife steel will perform a lot better once used on a coarse stone is brought up with a medium and then fine.
KEY POINTS:
• Using light pressure and more strokes rather than more pressure and less strokes
• Too much pressure or inconsistent pressure can cause the stone to “scallop” and then needs resurfaced to be flat and preform correctly again
• Always use lubrication to stop the stone from clogging up
• Clean stone regularly to ensure all stone dust and knife filings are removed so stone will perform at its best every time
SHANCFB8
Stone Norton
SHANCMJB8
SHANFJB8
SHANPAIB8
Fine FB8 Oil
Stone Norton Crys Med MJB8
Stone Norton Crys Med Fine Oil
Stone Norton Alum Combi Med/Fine Non Oil
SHANCAKS100 Norton Crystolon - Water KS108
SHANCKS100 Norton Crystolon - Oil KS108
SHAA220400 Wet Atlantic
SHASS035237SS Super Stone
SHASS035637SS Super Stone
SHASS035837SS Super Stone
Grit
Grit Fine
SHANIKWT iKON Stone Water Combination medium/fine
SHASTC30 Sun Tiger Combination 30 -
SHASTD1080 Sun Tiger Delux D1080
SHADF Diekensen Comb
SHADO Diekensen Oil
Cambrian Engineering was established in 1925 in New Plymouth, on the west coast of New Zealand. Cambrian product a range of knife sharpening steels, manufactured completely in-house using time honored traditional techniques. Cambrian steels have a reputation of second to none for quality reliability and longevity.
Slip resistant handle with fingerguard helps avoid accidental slips and cuts in the kitchen
Black Rhino Cambrian Dexter DIAMOND & OVAL Victorinox NO WORK
High quality Victorinox sharpening steel diamond coated and an ergonomic plastic handle and hanging ring.
OVAL STEELS
Ideal for quickly restoring a dull edge. Safety is ensured through high-quality fittings; all handles are attractive and ergonomically formed.
Dick knives and steels are a long established, proven brand that are used within the meat and food processing sector. Their high quality materials ensure a long life and excellent performance, while their handles are designed to offer users a safe and comfortable grip.
ROUND STEELS
Give your knives the care and attention they need to perform at a consistently high standard with this knife sharpening steel from Dick. Featuring a round sharpening steel with regular serrations to create a smooth and razor sharp knife edge, you'll be able to prepare ingredients faster and more efficiently.
This knife steel is extremely longlasting and wear-resistant, delivering exceptional value for money. It is also fitted with an easy-to-grip polypropylene handle for maximum control over your strokes, and features a convenient ring for easy storage.
Dick
FLAT STEEL
Provides ample surface area for honing various sizes of knives, Its fine cut surface is finely grooved to realign the blade’s edge. The ergonomic handle offers a comfortable grip.
SQUARE STEELS
Complete with a galvanic coating, this tool features a breakproof, tough core and efficient surface protection, making it ideal for quick and effective steeling.
Egginton
ROUND, OVAL, SQUARE
Egginton Sharpening Steels are made from high carbon chrome vanadium steel, hardened to 64° Rockwell C and hard chrome plated.
STEG992431 Butcher’s Steel Black Round 31
STEG992225 Chef Cut Steel Fine Black Round 25
STEG992031 Chef Cut Steel Fine Black Oval 31
STEG21996531 Primeline Black/Grey Round 31
Stone Dia-Sharp Bench Fine D6f
SHADX07920EDGE1 Dexter Edge1 Hand Held
Ergo Primedge Steel III
Acusharp E/S 120
Electric Chefs Choice KE198
Improves the sharpness and edge retention of your knives with the very finely sharpened and specially coated sharpening steel blade
Various Sharpeners
STONE DIA-SHARP BENCH
Fine diamond to hone a razor sharp edge. Sharpens faster than conventional stones.
DEXTER EDGE1 HAND HELD
Tungsten carbide cutting heads for precision sharpening. Three or four strokes and it’s sharp. Protective handle grip for either left or right hand sharpening.
ERGO PRIMEDGE
The Ergo Steel III is an edge maintenance tool used on the production floor. Throughout the day, as a knife edge dulls.
ACUSHARP
Sharpen knives (even serrated knives), cleavers, axes, machetes, and many other cutting tools. The large ergonomic handle fits either hand safely and securely.
ELECTRIC CHEFS CHOICE
Three stage electric knife sharpener. Applies an ultra sharp edge to 20 degree knives.
SHADSD6F
SHAEHES3
KNISA
SHAEES120
STEELS
“Keep your knives sharp... RAZOR SHARP!”
Various Sharpeners
ELECTRIC NIREY - KE198
The KE-198 is not designed for continuous commercial use. The everyday user profile would be a recreational hunter or fisherman or keen amateur chef.
ELECTRIC NIREY - KE280
The intended purpose of the Nirey KE-280 is for commercial use ideally suited to butcher shops, restaurants and commercial catering purposes.
IKON HAND SHARPENER
Protective handle grip.
MASTER HYPER DRILL
Extendable handle, easy to hold. Keep your knives exceptionally sharp. Quick and easy operation steel guide, no plastic fragments.
DICK MAGNETO HYPER DRILL
Magnetic knife guides keep your knife straight for the perfect honing angle. Plate made of stainless steel.
CARIBOU AUTO
The Caribou standard automatic steel is ideal for operators seeking a mounted automatic steel option (mount sold separately).
GIESSER SHARP EASY
Perfect honing and polishing. Including table bracket, sharpener can be exchanged easily (without tools).
GIESSER MAX
With the option of 30 or 40 degree angles, this quality German made precision sharpener has most knives covered.
SHAGMAX9990
WHAT’S THE EDGE?
Stone vs. Steel
Sharpening Stones
(also known as Whetstones)
Function
Sharpening stones are used to grind and hone the edges of knives. They physically remove material from the blade to create a new, sharper edge.
Types
Whetstones come in various grits (coarse, medium, and fine).
Coarse grits are used for repairing chips and reshaping edges, while finer grits are used for honing and polishing.
Use
To sharpen a knife with a stone, the blade is drawn across the stone at a consistent angle, usually between 15° to 20°. Water or oil is often used as a lubricant, depending on the type of stone.
Outcome
Stones sharpen the knife by creating a new edge, making them essential for knives that are dull or have damaged edges.
Sharpening Steels
(also known as honing steels)
Function
Honing steels are used to realign the edge of the knife, rather than sharpening it. Over time, the edge of a knife can bend or fold over with use. A honing steel straightens this edge without removing significant material.
Types
Steels can be smooth or slightly abrasive (ceramic or diamondcoated steels). The abrasive types can have some sharpening effect, but their primary purpose is still to hone.
Material: Traditional steels are made of hardened steel, but ceramic and diamond-coated steels are also common for more abrasive honing.
Use
To hone a knife, the blade is drawn along the steel at a consistent angle (usually 20°), using a sweeping motion from the base of the blade to the tip.
Outcome
Honing steels maintain the edge of the knife between sharpenings. They do not actually sharpen the knife but keep it in good working condition by straightening the edge.