Due to an extremely fine cut, the sharpened edge is smoother whilst material removal. This leads to a long preservation of a very sharp edge. Professionals and budding chefs alike swear by sharpening steels. All models have an extremely hard-wearing coating, good grip and very good sharpening properties. For everyday household use, on the other hand, we recommend the knife sharpeners. Thanks to their ingenious design, they are safe and easy to use.