Wusthof 9-Inch Sharpening Steel
A sharpening steel is an indispensable tool for keeping your knife collection in its best cutting shape. This 9-inch Wüsthof model is made for the job, with a sturdy non-slip handle and a magnetic steel that attracts metal fibers while you sharpen. The tool's square handle provides a good grip and allows easy revolution of the steel to spread the work around its surface. Fitted with a loop for hanging storage, the steel also stashes tidily in most knife blocks.--Emily Bedard