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Shun Kanso 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel
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Shun Kanso 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel is a maintenance tool for tending a knife edge between sharpening sessions. Honing and sharpening solve different problems: a rod can help a serviceable edge, while a worn or damaged edge needs an appropriate sharpening method.
At a glance
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Edge maintenance
Use light pressure and a controlled angle; repeated forceful strokes are not a substitute for sharpening.
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9-inch rod
The named rod length provides working room for guided strokes. Keep the tip supported securely when using a vertical technique.
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Combination honing surface
Follow the tool’s instructions for its different honing surfaces and use it only on compatible knives.
Find your fit
Choose the maintenance method for the edge you actually own. Our honing rod versus whetstone guide explains when each helps; serrated and single-bevel blades may need a different approach.
Care and storage
Keep the rod clean and dry, following the maker’s directions for removing residue. Store it separately from knife edges, and inspect both the rod and knife before use.