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Honing Steel 10" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Honing Steel 10" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - Main image
$39.6 $99 In stock

Category: Sharpening

Materials:

  • Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
  • Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)
  • Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel
  • Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)
  • Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets
  • Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)
  • End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
  • Towel dry immediately after washing
  • Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment
  • Easy to sharpen at home when needed
  • Store in protective sheath or knife block
  • NSF Certified for professional kitchen use

Use Case Scenarios

  • Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)
  • Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs
  • High-volume food preparation
  • All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients
  • Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools
  • Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 24 reviews)

Brian Z. ★★★★★

The heat-hardening treatment from the LionShield process really shows—my blades hold their edge noticeably longer between uses. The steel rod itself feels solid and weighty, and the NSF certification gives me peace of mind in my home kitchen.

Ava ★★★★★

The magnetic pull is strong enough that I don't worry about the blade slipping, and the handle feels solidly balanced in my hand. My chef's knife went from dull to slicing paper after just a few passes. I've had fancier steels before, but this one gets the job done without any fuss.

Hannah ★★★★★

My knives were sliding off my old cheap rod, but this one’s diamond-detailing process actually bites into the edge and brings back a real keenness. The sub-zero treated steel feels dense and solid in the hand, and the 10-inch length gives me plenty of control. I’m honestly impressed with how quick i