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Shadow Black Series
Honing Steel 9"

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Honing Steel 9" | Shadow Black Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

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Tough, tactical operator

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why it's popular
why it's popular

Advanced, handle- first design for intuitive control

Work-all-day balance, toughness, and reliability. 

best for
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Extended prep sessions, grip-intensive tasks, controlled handling

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what you'll notice
what you'll notice
  • Intuitive, comfortable grip
  • Ultra-smooth slicing
  • Easy maintenance
  • Excellent durability & rust resistance
  • Heavyweight
  • Workhorse toughness
  • Easy maintenance
  • Assertive heft in hand
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  • 7CR17MOV-X Stainless Steel
  • Titanium Nitride Coating
  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
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  • Industrial Strength G10 Handle
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Full Tang

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58+ (Medium-High)

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16-18° Per Side

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Overall rating: 4.8958335 / 5 from 96 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Honing Steel 9" from Dalstrong's Shadow Black Series is NSF certified and features a 7CR17MOV-X stainless steel blade with a black titanium nitride coating. The advanced grip G10 handle with a Kevlar-inspired texture ensures comfort and control. The blade's ultra-fine double bevel and high Rockwell hardness make it ideal for precision slicing and dicing. The full tang construction and Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment enhance durability and performance.

Summary topics

  • Knife Worthiness: 46%
  • Blade Sharpness: 14%
  • Work Performance: 9%
  • Handle Comfort: 9%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 14%

Review topics: ["instructions","color","quality","handle","customer service","looks","design","edge","value","packaging","gift","feels","set","work","knife","blade","slicer","steel","tool","brisket","cuts","grip","brand","frills","equipment","ease","fork"].

Review highlights

  • "The length of the blade is very nice and the handle feels great!" — ChrisJ
  • "Amazing slicer for the price, handle is pretty ergonomic as well." — Marc M.
  • "This knife not only looks very bold and stylish, but it's also very well made!" — Aiden

Reviews

Honing steel

"Works wonders has a good weight in the handle and keeps all my knives sharp so I don't have to use my stones as often."

— John e. (5/5)

Nice Honing. Feels great.

"Nice Honing. Feels great."

— Edwin T. (5/5)

Excellent but hers steel

"Excellent but hers steel and have used it for years. Love the utility but the style and’s personality to my method."

— Nick V. (5/5)

A really beautiful, quality

"A really beautiful, quality tool. Works as good as it looks; just a few swipes on each side of a knife and the edge is corrected. Even the packaging is worthy of a $200 piece. I'm beyond impressed!"

— Amazon C. (5/5)

Ottimo prodotto

"Ottimo prodotto"

— Fabio (5/5)

Have not used it

"Have not used it yet"

— Willie J. (5/5)

This honing rod works

"This honing rod works great. This is the second one I bought due to my whole knife kit being stolen. I wouldn’t buy any other."

— Adrian M. (5/5)

This is amazing. I

"This is amazing. I have two Dalstrong knives that I easily touched up with this honing rod. I have an inexpensive set of kitchen knives and this got them very sharp, like better than they were when new."

— John S. (5/5)

This steel succeeded where

"This steel succeeded where all my other sharpening devices failed, included a stone, electrical grinder. It even sharpened my Dalstrong knives which always arrive dull. I've recommended it to family and friends."

— Ray L. (5/5)

This steel is very

"This steel is very comfortable and simple, which I prefer. It has some heft to it which I like. All around a good honing steel if you want to spend a little extra for sleek style."

— Luis R. (5/5)

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