8" Honing Steel Knife Sharpener | Daimyo Series
Description
Looking for the perfect tool to keep your knives sharp for any cooking task? Look no further than Kyoku's 8 in. honing steel from the Daimyo Series. Crafted from high-strength carbon steel with a 56 HRC rating, this knife sharpener is designed for daily use, ensuring your knives stay razor-sharp and perfectly aligned. Its ergonomic rosewood handle with a metal hand guard and signature mosaic pin offers a comfortable grip for extended use. With an optimal 8 inch length, it's versatile enough for all your kitchen knives. Plus, it comes in an elegant gift box, making it a great present for any aspiring chef or a valuable addition to your kitchen.
Features
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8" Honing Rod: Keep your knives razor-sharp and perfectly aligned using Kyoku's 8 in. honing steel from the Daimyo Series, equipped with an ergonomic handle and carefully polished surface to ensure your blades are always prepared for culinary tasks.
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Optimal Length: With an 8 in. length, this honing rod is suitable for sharpening a wide range of kitchen knives, from small paring knives to large chef's knives, ready to complement your knife collection.
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Comfortable & Secure Grip: Featuring a solid rosewood handle with a metal hand guard adorned with our signature mosaic pin, this honing steel ensures enhanced control and reduced fatigue during extended use.
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Built to Withstand Daily Use: Made from high-strength carbon steel with a 56 HRC rating, this knife sharpener is engineered to handle the demands of daily honing, making it a trusted companion for your knives.
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Gift Box Included: Complete with an elegant gift box, this knife sharpening steel is perfect for the aspiring chef in your life or as an addition to your kitchen tool collection!
Specifications
- Material: 1045 Carbon Steel, Rosewood
- Overall Length: 12.5 in. (316 mm)
- Honing Rod Length: 8 in. (201 mm)
- Handle Length: 4.5 in. (115 mm)
- Honing Rod Diameter: 0.4 in. (10 mm)
- Rockwell Hardness: 56 HRC
- Net Weight: 6.4 oz. (181 g)"
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THE ULTRA-SHARP BLADE
Sharpened to a 13 to 15 degree edge, it delivers exceedingly precise cuts ideal for peeling vegetables, mincing herbs, coring fruit, deveining shrimp, and more with negligible resistance; the steel’s 59-60 HRC strength provides unrivaled performance, superior corrosion resistance, and exceptional edge retention

CASE & ROSEWOOD HANDLE
The rosewood handle with its signature mosaic pin withstands cold, heat, corrosion, and moisture; the provided sheath and case allow you to preserve and store your knife with the cleanliness and care it deserves

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
This knife’s meticulous craftsmanship provides you the perfect shape and weight distribution needed for well-balanced operation, preventing fatigue and cramp even in professional settings requiring extended sessions of use

Japanese 440C stainless steel
The steel has been vacuum heat treated and paired with a perfectly balanced rosewood handle to offer superior precision and control to home chefs and culinary professionals.