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

Honing Steel 9" | Shadow Black Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong © - Main image
$39.6 $99 In stock

Category: Sharpening

Material Details

  • Blade Material: 7CR17MOV-X Stainless Steel
  • Special Treatments: Black Titanium Nitride (TiN) coating, D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process (8-12°), Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment
  • Handle Material: Advanced Grip G10 with Kevlar-inspired texture
  • Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath

Blade Specifications

  • HRC: 58+ (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
  • Edge Angle: 8-12° ultra-fine double bevel
  • Blade Finish: Midnight black Titanium Nitride coating
  • Special Properties: Enhanced non-stick properties, superior corrosion resistance

Construction Details

  • Tang: Full tang construction
  • Bolster: No bolster
  • Special Features: Carbon fiber-inspired textured handle for tactile feedback, featherweight build for extended use

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
  • Dry immediately after washing
  • TiN coating requires no special maintenance
  • Easy to sharpen despite coating
  • Store in protective sheath
  • Coating protects against extreme temperatures and corrosion

Use Case Scenarios

  • High-speed, high-volume kitchen work
  • Precision slicing and dicing
  • Professional kitchen environments
  • Extended prep sessions without wrist fatigue
  • Ideal for cooks seeking cutting-edge design with high-tech performance
  • Perfect for those who value both form and function

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 24 reviews)

Evelyn ★★★★★

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.

Sebastian ★★★★★

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.

Samuel U. ★★★★★

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