The Honing Steel has a 9-inch size and is divided into a half-grooved and half-smooth finish.
The grooved side of the steel, which is coarse, is utilized for regular maintenance, to realign the tiny teeth on the blade's edge.
The smooth side of the steel, which is fine, is used to give the edge a finishing touch with a few strokes of the blade after honing on the grooved side.
For average use, the grooved side can be used on a weekly basis, while the smooth side can be used daily. Consistently honing knives will result in longer-lasting edges before requiring sharpening.
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