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Commercial-Grade Knife Honing Steel Engineered for Consistent Back-of-House Edge Maintenance
The F. DICK Standard Sharpening Steel Model 5128 is designed for maintaining reliable cutting performance across demanding commercial kitchen prep stations. Its fine-to-medium stainless steel surface helps realign and refresh knife edges between sharpening sessions, supporting cleaner cuts and more consistent blade control during continuous food preparation.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field-Tested Data |
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| Manufacturer Brand | F. DICK |
| Model Number | 5128 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DL339 |
| Product Type | Standard Sharpening and Honing Steel |
| Material Composition | Stainless Steel |
| Grit Profile | Fine / Medium |
| Exact Physical Dimensions | 16.93 in L x 1.57 in W x 1.34 in H |
| Product Weight | 400 g |
| Finish Color | Steel Gray |
| Quantity Included | 1 Sharpening Steel |
| Sanitation Certification | Not specified by the manufacturer |
Core Operational Features
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Reliable Edge Maintenance: The fine-to-medium stainless steel surface helps restore blade alignment and maintain dependable cutting performance between full sharpening sessions.
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Commercial-Grade Construction: Manufactured from durable stainless steel to withstand frequent use in professional kitchens, butcher stations, catering operations, and high-volume food preparation environments.
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Controlled Honing Performance: The elongated sharpening surface provides ample working space for smooth, consistent honing strokes across a wide range of professional kitchen knives.
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Reduced Service Interruptions: Regular honing helps keep knives performing efficiently throughout busy prep periods without requiring constant mechanical sharpening.
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Professional Station Consistency: Supports cleaner slicing, more predictable knife handling, and improved edge control during repetitive back-of-house preparation tasks.
Recommended Professional Applications
Ideal for restaurant kitchens, butcher shops, catering facilities, culinary schools, food production stations, and professional chefs who require dependable daily knife maintenance. Suitable for maintaining chef knives, carving knives, slicing knives, utility knives, and other compatible straight-edge kitchen blades.