Is this a honing or sharpening steel?

A straigtening steel realigns the but to the center making it more ∆. When you use a knife it slightly makes the blade shift this realigns it. It has nothing to do with sharpening when the blade is straight it will feel sharp since you are cutting with a properly straighten blade. That's called straightening. Sharpening a blade involves taking a sliver of steel particles off to "resharpen" the edge from. U to a V A quick way is to use a Honing steel but to truly sharpen your knives properly and correctly you should use a stone to properly sharpen the blade using multiple grit levels

Honing steel or sharpening steel?

Honing steels do not cut / remove metal from blade, like Abe (Jan14 2015) says, they align the knife's cutting edge. However there are some 'sharpening steels', these are shaped like the 'honing steel', but the surface is sharp and quite rough to the touch, these actually makes cuts into the knife edge. I normally hone to align the edge first, then a sharpening steel or stone.

Where is this knife (item #32547-232) made, Germany or China?

Germany, and an excellent product. If you buy one, be sure to buy a good quality steel with it.

Could i use this to hone a "2 man" zwilling ja henckel knife i just purchased?

Yes regardless of type its a honing tool and will work with anything

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Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel

Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel

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Material
Steel
Brand
ZWILLING J.A.
Colour
Multicolor
Item Weight
454 g
Grit Type
Fine
Manufacturer
ZWILLING J.A.

⏳maintains sharpness between professional sharpenings

🔪9-inch fine edge honing steel

⚖️balanced polypropylene handle

Description

🔪 Stay sharp, stay ahead – the pro’s secret weapon for flawless knives!

ERGONOMIC BALANCE - Comfortable, smooth polypropylene handle with centered weight for effortless control and safety.
DURABLE FINE GRIT STEEL - Crafted from high-quality steel designed to realign blade edges with every use.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY DESIGN - Includes clear instructions and a perfectly weighted handle to master honing technique quickly.
LOW MAINTENANCE ESSENTIAL - Simply wipe clean—no scrubbing needed, making it a seamless addition to your kitchen routine.
PRECISION EDGE MAINTENANCE - Keep your knives razor-sharp daily without the hassle of frequent professional sharpening.

The Henckels International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel is a precision tool designed to maintain the sharpness of your knives between professional sharpenings. Featuring a balanced, smooth polypropylene handle for comfortable use and a fine grit steel rod that realigns blade edges, this honing steel ensures your kitchen knives perform at their best every day. Made by ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, it’s an essential, low-maintenance addition to any modern culinary setup.

Specifications

Material	Steel
Brand	ZWILLING J.A. Henckels
Colour	Multicolor
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Grit Type	Fine
Manufacturer	ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS
Global Trade Identification Number	00035886114541
UPC	035886114541 781147315652
Country of Origin	USA
Item model number	32547-232
ASIN	B00004RFNK

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R**N

Leaves a good edge on my knives

Works as expected. Leaves a good edge on my knives.

22.05.2016

G**.

Four Stars

Affordable and does the job!

11.10.2016

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