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How to Use a Sharpening Steel vs. Honing Rod

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How to Use a Sharpening Steel vs. Honing Rod

on Jul 17 2026
What's the difference between sharpening and honing? How do you use each method and how often? Learn how to keep your GLOBAL knives performing their best with advice for our knife sharpening expert.
Japanese Knife Sharpening How Tos

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Japanese Knife Sharpening How Tos

on May 21 2026
Global's knife sharpening guide: we answer the most commonly asked questions about knife sharpening and our GLOBAL knife sharpening expert explains how to sharpen your knife using a sharpening steel, a whetstone and a pull-through water sharpener.