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Honing Rod 10" | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong ©

Honing Rod 10" | Valhalla Series | Dalstrong © - Main image
$47.6 $119 In stock

Category: Sharpening

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 5-layer 9CR18MOV stainless steel
  • Special Treatments: D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment, Sandblasted frosted finish, with custom spine jimping
  • Handle Material: Unique one of a kind resin & burl wood handle.
  • Sheath Material: Genuine leather with snap-close button

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel (Obliterator/Venator: varies by model)
  • Thickness: 2.5mm spine
  • Blade Finish: Sandblasted frosted finish with laser-etched Valhalla emblem

Construction Details

  • Tang: Pin-tail construction.
  • Bolster: Sloped hybrid bolster
  • Special Features: Custom spine jimping for enhanced grip, front hook for secondary forward grip (Obliterator)

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and soap
  • Towel dry immediately
  • Hone regularly with honing rod
  • Easy to sharpen at home
  • Store in leather sheath with snap closure

Use Case Scenarios

  • Heavy-duty cutting tasks
  • Breaking down meat and primal cuts
  • Every-day cooking and food preparation
  • For cooks who embrace bold, aggressive cooking styles
  • Ideal for those who want low-maintenance, high-performance steel with excellent edge retention

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 24 reviews)

Olivia N. ★★★★★

The magnetized grip on this rod is seriously strong—my knives stay put while I'm working, and the 10" length gives me plenty of room for a smooth, controlled stroke. The sandblasted finish also picks up metal dust easily, so a quick wipe keeps it clean. It's made me realize how dull my old steel rea

Amelia ★★★★★

The frosted sandblasted finish on this rod grips the blade noticeably better than my old smooth one, and the 9CR18MOV steel feels solid in hand. It brought my dulled chef's knife back to a sharp edge in a few quick passes.

Harper ★★★★★

That 5-layer steel rod glides across my knives with just the right amount of drag, and the diamond-detailed edge really does grip the blade. My chef's knife has gone from dull to slicing through tomatoes like butter in less than a minute.