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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

40 Customer Reviews

38 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this 10" sharpening steel for its effective honing capability, comfortable and secure grip, and durability. It's highly recommended for maintaining sharpness of knives with regular use. The product is valued in both home and commercial kitchens, with many noting its good quality and affordable price.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

David C.

Posted on 10/13/2015

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This is a cheap honing steel that really works. It hones your knife, not sharpen it. Make sure that your knives are not dull as using this won't work.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mark A.

Posted on 12/06/2017

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Mercer makes wonderful sharpening steels this 10 inch one has a nice santoprene handle that grips very nicely in the hand a few strokes and your knives are. Sharp again

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mona K. from St Anne Orthodox Church

Posted on 12/02/2016

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I purchased this sharpening steel to keep my mercers at their best. Just a couple of swipes with each use of the knife, and my knives have remained very sharp for two years.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jonathan W.

Posted on 11/12/2023

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I like the grip of the handle. This has been keeping my Mercer chef knives honed and sharp. Overall a good product. I would recommend this to others or give as a gift.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

John C.

Posted on 06/18/2020

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Mercer makes some good cutlery at good prices. This is one of the better items that Ive purchased. I use it almost daily to repair the edge on my knives. Feels good in the hand, has never rusted and works.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Malik H.

Posted on 05/11/2020

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The perfect tool to keep my Mercer knives sharp. I can really tell the difference after sharpening,. This is a must have product to have sharp knives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Wayne S. from Wayne's Smoke Shack

Posted on 01/31/2020

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The mercer culinary M21010 Genesis 10" forged sharpening steel comes in handy in our restaurant to sharpen all of our knives. I can highly recommend this product.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

James G. from East End Construction Management LLC

Posted on 11/23/2019

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This forged sharpening steel is well made and constructed of good quality materials. It has held up well to regular use and sharpens knives well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Danielle A. from Revival Eastside Eatery

Posted on 10/15/2019

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If you have knives (which of course you do) you need this to keep all of your knives honed at the beginning of every shift. Pick this up today.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jaime L. from REDBAKES

Posted on 05/18/2019

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Keeps my knives sharp and comes in handy before butchering meats and seafood. Best with filet knifes and chef knives. Buying one for each one of my employees

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ivan M. from Ivan Munoz

Posted on 04/13/2019

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This Genesis Forged Sharpening Steel is beautiful. We ordered it to go along with our Mercer knives and so far we are happy with the results. We recommend it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

John A. from Inne Of The Abingtons

Posted on 03/21/2019

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A must have in any commercial kitchen. We have a weekly knife sharpening service, but by day 4-5 we need to keep going and the steel gets us there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Beverly G.

Posted on 01/02/2019

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I love the Mercer Culinary Genesis line of knives and ordered this sharpening steel to go with my collection. I have found it to be the perfect length for me and the handle is the same comfortable, non-slip handle as the knives. It has a great surface and works very well with my knives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Hossam M. from SAINT GEORGE OF ROCKAWAY INC

Posted on 03/07/2018

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I love this Sharpener it is amazing. I have it for more than a year now is very good. the price is amazing. so save yourself money and time and buy this sharpener will last for loooooong

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Saxon M.

Posted on 12/16/2017

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These sharpening steels do a great job of making all sorts of dull knives sharp again. They have raised many a knife from the grave.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brian P.

Posted on 11/30/2017

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This steel has a good weight to it. There are no nicks or dings along shaft. Sharpening action is smooth and puts a nice touch up to the blade.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard M.

Posted on 06/24/2017

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This is the perfect sharpening steel for any chef''s bag. It works great and has a good feel to it. It does a great job at sharpening and the non slip grip is a plus when you have to do it on the fly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joseph M.

Posted on 05/22/2017

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A good steel for the price, hindsight i could have opted for a longer one for my applications as i have a few longer knifes but steels like a champ and is well made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joshua A.

Posted on 03/06/2017

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This honing steel is a perfect pairing for the Mercer Genesis 8" Forged Chef Knife sold on here. The handle provides a very secure and safe grip when honing your knife so you don't accidentally cut yourself.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joanna R.

Posted on 02/25/2017

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This Mercer Genesis 10" Forged Sharpening Steel is amazing and durable for the price. It sharpens easily and it is very lightweight. Would recommend to others!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mark W.

Posted on 12/07/2016

I highly recommend the Mercer 10 inch sharpening steel from WEBstaurantStore it's great for sharpening all your chefs knives great quality and very inexpensive to purchase.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Christine T.

Posted on 02/13/2016

The handle is made of santoprene, this material is soft and comfortable. It is a non-slip grip. This handle makes it safer to hold and use. It is able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. It does not break down when coming in contact with kitchen oils. The steel will not corrode or discolor.

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeff S.

Posted on 01/29/2016

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I use my steel in between times that I sharpen knives. I own all Mercer knives so I figured it was appropriate to get a Mercer steel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Peter K.

Posted on 12/02/2015

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No frills steel. Does the job adequately. Weight and balance is there. Gives my blades a clean edge before every slice. Watch the video to learn to use it to prevent doing more harm than good to your blades.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Michael T. from Home Use

Posted on 10/26/2015

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I like this steel a lot. It is my main steel and I use it on all of my knives, whether they are small stiff blade skinners, flexible boning knives or long breaking knives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joshua K.

Posted on 10/19/2015

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This is a very well built sharpening steel that is available on this site for an awesome price. It is the perfect size and fits nicely in my knife bag.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason L. from Castle Catering

Posted on 09/14/2015

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Sharpens our knives so that they work better than ever. Works better than any sharpener we have tried in the past. We recommend this for any kitchen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Wesley I. from Wes & Nita

Posted on 07/07/2015

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This is a very nice sharpening steel. I had to replace my well used steel, this fill the bill very nicely. Would recommend this to a friend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Matt M. from Home Use

Posted on 03/22/2015

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This Mercer heavy weight sharpening steel is really nice, and feels like really high quality. The grip is soft and while 10", fits nicely in most kitchen drawers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Andrea L.

Posted on 11/11/2014

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This sharpener gets the job done. It's does not get my knives as sharp as an older one I was given by my grandmother, but it works well enough.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Deborah B. from Miss Debs

Posted on 09/15/2014

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Keeping our knives sharp is an essential part of prep. At this price point we are able to be sure each station has its own steel ready at all times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Cecila G. from Ceci

Posted on 08/12/2014

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This is a really great sharpening 10 inches sharpening tool which is perfect for my 10 inches chef knive. The hand grip is soft and is non-slip even if you have your hands wet. Love it better than other brands. It allow me to sharpen many knives with out any blisters came out. =)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Eric R.

Posted on 05/31/2014

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I bought this with several knives from the same genesis line. I finally had one dull on me and got around to using this. It did the job. The blade was as sharp as it was new, and it only took seconds. Comfortable grip too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Susan S. from Simply Divine

Posted on 04/10/2014

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This is a very nice sharpening steel. I had to replace my well used steel, this fill the bill very nicely. Would recommend this to a friend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Andrea B.

Posted on 01/22/2014

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This 10" sharpening steel works great for touching up little nicks and dings in your knife blades. Easy to use and well built so it should last forever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Thomas B.

Posted on 12/05/2013

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The Mercer 10" sharpening steel is a great steel for the novice or advanced sharpener. Puts a nice, even edge on everytime. Has held up to excessive use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Eric K.

Posted on 04/03/2013

This is a good tool for making sure your knives stay sharp as you use them and in between sharpening. It is light and easy to handle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tanner H.

Posted on 03/24/2013

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This is a great sharpening steel for the price just a few swipes and my mercer knives are razor sharp a must have for any kitchen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Aaron H.

Posted on 01/11/2013

This sharpening steel is great to have in your knife kit. When I start my day I always run my knife on the steel to make sure my knife is ready.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Miguel S.

Posted on 03/04/2012

One of the best steels I have ever used, keeps my knives sharp. I Sharpen all my knives with it and I can make a clean cut through a sheet of paper.