호닝 스틸 9인치 | 섀도우 블랙 시리즈 | NSF 인증 | Dalstrong ©

The black titanium nitride coating looks slick in my knife block, and the 8-12° angle from that diamond detailing process really grabs the edge—my chef’s knife feels sharper after just a few passes than it did with my old steel. It’s got a nice weight to it, too, solid but not clumsy.

I was a bit skeptical about the black coating holding up, but after a month of weekly use it still looks flawless and the diamond detailing keeps my knives scary sharp. The handle feels solid and balanced in my hand, and it’s NSF certified which gives me peace of mind in the kitchen.

The 8-12° diamond detailing edge on this steel is no joke—my knives glide across it and come back noticeably sharper after just a few passes. The shadow black finish looks slick on the counter and hasn’t chipped or flaked after a month of daily use. Honestly, it’s the first honing rod that feels lik