Larder steel recommendations please

[HallyButt]

As above, looking for a steel for my larder to touch up blades whilst processing. I use a Lansky masters edge to keep an edge on all knives but looking for something that can live in the larder and isn’t as fragile.

I’ve not used a steel before, so something for beginners would be great, it’s a bit confusing with steel, ceramics, diamond..

My larder knives are victorinox

Thanks

 

[jthyttin]

I've understood that Dick Silver Steel is quite good and "beginner proof". It's pricey but there are cheaper models that are not 100% stainless.

 

[Cheviot]

have a look at this easy to use

Bobet Sharp Easy Knife Sharpener - BLUE

The easiest way to sharpen your knives quickly.It has exactly the same use as a traditional steel, without the necessary training.Can be held manually (without the bracket) thanks to its hand-guard (protecting the operator’s hand).Or it can be fixed on a table thanks to its stainless steel...

www.butchersequipment.co.uk

 

[HallyButt]

Thanks, I was looking for a steel as it’s easy to clean

 

[paulbshooting]

I just use the vogue steels from nisbets, good and cheap so replace as needed

 

[HallyButt]

I just use the vogue steels from nisbets, good and cheap so replace as needed

Great! Thanks

 

[NullMac]

Butcher I was with the other day had 3. A chrome one to start with. When that didn't work then onto a ceramic and after that a steel. Then off to meet the sharpener.

Personally I use a ceramic, doesn't seem to wear the same as a steel one but there again it is less aggressive

 

[Freeforester]

Sintered Ruby, or Diamond. Very light strokes only needed, you’re trying to restore the edge, not replace it.

 

[75]

Oval supposed to be easier - don’t know why but I’ve heard it said many times!?

 

[Dorset Deer]

F Dicks do some nice ones

 

[Bowland blades]

just get the std butchers steel if your on Victorinox knives and the like ! They aint very hard and not full of carbides . all you need to do is straighten the edge and polish . when you have had a lot of use some folks do go the whole hog and start grinding but its really not worth it imho.