Vanadin Knife Sharpening Steel Rod, 245mm, Cherry Wood
R 1 980,00
The Windmill Knife Vanadin is a classic, high-quality steel sharpening rod featuring an ergonomically designed natural cherry wood handle for reliable and even edge maintenance.
Its highly effective, medium-fine tensile surface boasts 6 to 7 sharpening teeth per millimeter and a formidable hardness of 65 HRC, making it fully capable of resharpening even the hardest steel blades.
To ensure safe food preparation, the hard chrome-plated rod is intentionally magnetized, actively attracting and trapping the microscopic metal shavings produced during the whetting process so they can be easily wiped away later.
Measuring 245mm in length, this traditional tool offers exceptional material removal, easily restoring the razor edge of "Solingen thin section" knives with just two or three strokes per side.
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How to Use (Sharpening)
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Positioning: Rest the blade against the sharpening rod at an acute angle.
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Motion: Pull the knife edge smoothly from the base to the tip across the rod, utilizing its entire length.
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Feedback: Listen for a gentle, sandy sound, which indicates the blade is "gripping" correctly. Avoid a sound that is scratchy or too smooth.
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Technique: Use light pressure. Do not push hard; instead, repeat the process if necessary. For Windmill knives with the "Solingen thin grind," 2 to 3 pulls on each side of the blade are usually sufficient.
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Cleanup: After sharpening, simply wipe the magnetized rod clean to remove the trapped metal particles.
Dimensions and Specs
| Specification | Details |
| Length | Approx. 24.5 cm (245 mm) |
| Hardness | Approx. 65 HRC |
| Surface Texture | Fine medium-fine tensile (6 to 7 teeth per mm) |
General Product Info
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Brand | Windmühlenmesser (Windmill Knife) |
| Product Type | Sharpening Steel / Sharpening Rod |
| Recommended Use | Resharpening knives, including very hard blades |
Features and Functions
| Specification | Details |
| Rod Material | High-quality steel |
| Surface Finish | Hard chrome-plated (reduces susceptibility to corrosion) |
| Magnetic Properties | Yes (prevents metal particles from entering food) |
| Handle Material | Ergonomic natural wood (Cherry) |
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Reviews
The fact that this rod is magnetized is genius. It catches all the tiny metal shavings while sharpening, keeping food prep safe. Restores my carbon blades in just two or three strokes.
It literally brings knives back to life. I don't own any Robert Herder knives but I might with this. Quality and everything is just top. It just works.