These rods are case hardened to RC62-64 with a casing thickness of 0.030. It's a popular rod, about half the price of an F Dick with the same effectiveness. Measures 11" on the rod and the steels are sheathed in Cordovan horse butt. This
leather has a high oil content which helps to prevent rust. We do coat the steels with Tuf-Glide as well.
The have an acetate handle with non roll feature.
Really does well on my Hiromoto AS knives,just don’t tap them on the steel with any... just be carefull when using the steel on harder knives...
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By: Patrick
Atlanta,GA
Great butchers steel,only takes a few passes after stone sharpening,quality construction,some people might not like the weight of it,HandAmerican makes great products right here in America,so support your knife habits with something made in our backyard!
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By: Eric
Canada
Wonderful steel! Solid and high quality. The only thing worth mentioning is that mine did not come with the acetate handle pictured. It has the handle pictured on the idahone ceramic rod which does not have an anti-roll feature but does have a ring to hang your steel. If you’re familiar with HandAmerican products then you know that they are subject to change as they see fit. 5/5 for the product,but 4/5 for not being as described.
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By: SB
Kalamazoo,MI
Great product!!!! keeps my knives razor sharp with regular use. cuts way down on stone time to maintain an edge
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By: Steve B
Kalamazoo,MI
Great product! Keeps my knives razor sharp while cutting way down on stone time.
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