Vogue D161 Diamond Sharpening Steel, Oval, 12"

this is a nice product sturdy and works well

A very good diamond sharpener for the money. Really pleased with its performance to date. Would certainly recommend.

good item no problems if you use it properly

I had a round steel sharpener that I have now found out isn’t a sharpening rod at all. Even though it’s marketed as one. This is what you need. All you need to do is hold the rod vertically. Slide the knife downward as you draw the blade across the rod. No need to do it fast. Just take it slow and 2 passes are all you need. My knives are now lethal so be careful how you use the knife afterwards. I should have bought this 2 years ago. Yes it’s a bit more expensive but it’s worth every penny

i bought this out of frustration with another company that i had bought sharp items from for at least 20 years, knives, peelers.... graters, mandolins and the like, but one day they decided that i couldn't buy sharp things from them because ter******m, after 20 years or so, because i refused to jump through all their hoops to prove my age.... CHECK HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN A CUSTOMER!!!! i digress, sorry. Being a Chef, i happen to like sharp things, they make my life easier.... and things that make blunt things sharp make my life even easier. i can understand many people saying that it didn't work for them, i have off days myself where i can't feel how sharp a knife is.... having wet hands does not help. and i agree, this product does seem to lose its grit, but it is very good, i have brought suposed palette knives back to life as proper knives with this tool, perhaps the negative reviews are more aiming towards the technique, rather than the tool. it works for me, it might not work for everyone, but if you know how to work a steel..... you know :)

Banger

Not the best ,as its wearing out quite quickly within a year.

Great item. Perfect for the job. Great price. No issues.