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product_id: 4132876
title: "Mercer Culinary Diamond Honing Steel, 12 Inch"
brand: "mercer culinary"
price: "C$4671"
currency: NIO
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Mercer Culinary"
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# Diamond-coated surface for razor sharp edges Lightweight 12-inch steel, perfect balance & control Ergonomic polypropylene handle with hand guard Mercer Culinary Diamond Honing Steel, 12 Inch

**Brand:** mercer culinary
**Price:** C$4671
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💎 Hone like a pro, slice like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercer Culinary Diamond Honing Steel, 12 Inch by mercer culinary
- **How much does it cost?** C$4671 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- mercer culinary enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mercer culinary brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Durability:** Built to last with premium materials trusted by 90% of culinary academies
- • **Versatile Sharpening:** Ideal for maintaining chef knives, perfect for home pros who demand excellence
- • **Ergonomic Safety Grip:** Non-slip handle with hand guard ensures comfort and protection during use
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Hand wash only to preserve peak performance and longevity
- • **Precision Edge Revival:** Diamond coating creates a fresh bevel for razor-sharp knives every time

## Overview

The Mercer Culinary Diamond Honing Steel is a 12-inch, diamond-coated sharpening tool designed to restore and maintain razor-sharp knife edges with professional-grade precision. Featuring an ergonomic, non-slip polypropylene handle with a safety guard, it offers superior comfort and control. Trusted by culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike, this lightweight honing steel is easy to care for and built to last, making it the ultimate choice for keeping your cutlery performing at peak sharpness.

## Description

Maintain sharp edges on your cutlery with these high-performance steels. Diamond coated steels create a new bevel on the knife edge, leaving it razor sharp. Standard steels hone knives, removing burrs from knife edges. Mercer -- a company name highly regarded in the culinary trade -- is synonymous with quality, professional cutlery. A leader in the industry for more than 30 years and the predominant supplier to more than 90% of culinary academies in North America, Mercer brings you the finest tools used by the industry. World renowned Mercer has historically supplied culinary education and professional chefs, who have come to rely on the company for its distinct product offerings. As the culinary arts continue to gain popularity, Mercer's new product offerings have allowed the company to expand its brand and crossover into the consumer market. Ever-more-sophisticated home consumers are seeking the same products used by the professionals and Mercer products are not only high-quality professional grade, but with a distinct value advantage. The hallmark of Mercer Cutlery: exceptional quality in materials, unique design and dedicated craftsmanship, honed to the exacting performance needs of the discriminating chef, makes Mercer the undeniable choice for both the professional and the enthusiast.

Review: Very well made and works great as a medium grit hone, with or without a polishing hone. - The Mercer 12" model M14512 is a very well made medium grit steel that is 1/2" in diameter by 17 3/8" total length and is a tad more than 12 oz. in weight. The steel will do aggressive honing with moderate pressure and finish honing with very light pressure. That being said it will leave an edge that is sharp but also one that could use a polishing. I have a seperate smooth polishing hone to finish the bevel.. After sharpening knives for work and recreation for 50 plus yrs i have lots of tools for sharpening. Knife sharpening has to do with the right equipment that works for you and the right technique to do the task. Most often my sharpening is all done by free hand and the feel is just as important as the technique. This mercer hone is a great tool if you know how to use it. The steel appears to be of good quality and the handle is adequate being molded synthetic. I would have prefered wood but for the price point of $33 the Mercer is a good value. I use a wood whittler's motion to hone my knives but i place the knife stationary and horizontally (at desired bevel angle) with the point away from me in my left hand and then draw the hone from the handle to the tip of the knife with my right hand which is my dominant hand. both sides are honed this way with the only difference being if the blade edge is facing right i push the hone across the edge and blade edge facing left i drag the hone across the edge. both strokes are from handle to tip and both strokes are with the hone in my right hand. The Mercer hone steel is premium quality, the handle is durable poly and designed so the hone will not roll when set on the bench and also has a stainless ring for hanging up when not in use. The 12" hone total length with the cardboard sheath is 1/4" too long to fit in the kitchen cabinet knife drawer so i will thow away the scabbard and get a piece of clear plastic tubing at the hardware store that i can cut to length and the Mercer will then fit straight in the drawer. Or i could cut enough of the handle end to remove the ring and shorten it a bit. Hind sight is that a 10" hone would have be adequate for my needs and be easier to fit in my kitchen drawer. A quality tool at a good Price!........ Edge in pics is a 12" chef's knife finished with light strokes on the Mercer hone.
Review: EXCELLENT BASIC SHARPENER. - PRO - Made in USA. Branded as “Mercer” (excellent maker of top quality knives) this sharpening tool is actually made by the company behind “Chef’s Choice”. Dull knives are quickly sharpened, but you MUST read and follow the directions to get top results. CON - Works best with thinner blades. Pocket or hunting knives with thick blades are a challenge, and you cannot sharpen scissors at all.

## Features

- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Made with a diamond coated surface to create a new bevel on the knife edge, resulting in increased knife performance and razor sharp cutting
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: Built to last ergonomic polypropylene handle with hand guard offers safety, comfort, and a non-slip grip
- BEST USE: Keep your cutlery sharp and operating at peak performance. For best results, use honing steel as needed to maintain knife edge
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your sharpening steel, carefully wash by hand with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY: Mercer continues to introduce innovative, quality products allowing foodservice operations to run effectively and efficiently; perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,964 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #152 in Knife Sharpeners |
| Brand | Mercer Culinary |
| Color | Diamond Honing Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,386 Reviews |
| Grit Type | Extra Fine" or "Ultra Fine |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Number of Items | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mercer Culinary
- **Color:** Diamond Honing Steel
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00765301904074
- **Grit Type:** Extra Fine" or "Ultra Fine
- **Item Weight:** 0.1 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Mercer Tool Corp.
- **Material:** Polycarbonate
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **UPC:** 781147324999 765301904074

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well made and works great as a medium grit hone, with or without a polishing hone.
*by M***D on December 18, 2022*

The Mercer 12" model M14512 is a very well made medium grit steel that is 1/2" in diameter by 17 3/8" total length and is a tad more than 12 oz. in weight. The steel will do aggressive honing with moderate pressure and finish honing with very light pressure. That being said it will leave an edge that is sharp but also one that could use a polishing. I have a seperate smooth polishing hone to finish the bevel.. After sharpening knives for work and recreation for 50 plus yrs i have lots of tools for sharpening. Knife sharpening has to do with the right equipment that works for you and the right technique to do the task. Most often my sharpening is all done by free hand and the feel is just as important as the technique. This mercer hone is a great tool if you know how to use it. The steel appears to be of good quality and the handle is adequate being molded synthetic. I would have prefered wood but for the price point of $33 the Mercer is a good value. I use a wood whittler's motion to hone my knives but i place the knife stationary and horizontally (at desired bevel angle) with the point away from me in my left hand and then draw the hone from the handle to the tip of the knife with my right hand which is my dominant hand. both sides are honed this way with the only difference being if the blade edge is facing right i push the hone across the edge and blade edge facing left i drag the hone across the edge. both strokes are from handle to tip and both strokes are with the hone in my right hand. The Mercer hone steel is premium quality, the handle is durable poly and designed so the hone will not roll when set on the bench and also has a stainless ring for hanging up when not in use. The 12" hone total length with the cardboard sheath is 1/4" too long to fit in the kitchen cabinet knife drawer so i will thow away the scabbard and get a piece of clear plastic tubing at the hardware store that i can cut to length and the Mercer will then fit straight in the drawer. Or i could cut enough of the handle end to remove the ring and shorten it a bit. Hind sight is that a 10" hone would have be adequate for my needs and be easier to fit in my kitchen drawer. A quality tool at a good Price!........ Edge in pics is a 12" chef's knife finished with light strokes on the Mercer hone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT BASIC SHARPENER.
*by N***O on February 1, 2026*

PRO - Made in USA. Branded as “Mercer” (excellent maker of top quality knives) this sharpening tool is actually made by the company behind “Chef’s Choice”. Dull knives are quickly sharpened, but you MUST read and follow the directions to get top results. CON - Works best with thinner blades. Pocket or hunting knives with thick blades are a challenge, and you cannot sharpen scissors at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good, but a bit dissappointed.. made in china
*by K***I on February 23, 2014*

I have only used the 3000 side so far, and so far, it works fine. It does not seem to wear down fast, so it looks like it will work for a long time to come. I usually buy Kotobuki King brand ones, and have had very good luck with them. I would say that this one is about as well made as the ones I usually buy. The reason that I have only used the 3000 side is because the Kotobuki King one I have is double sided, 250/1000, so this one was to supplement that one. I do wish this was a little longer though, as my Kotobuki King one was about an inch longer, which may seem minor, but it can make a bit of difference when using it. This one is about a quarter of an inch wider though. Also the markings on the side so you know which grit each side is, is nice. The one bad thing that I can say about it, is that it is made in china. I thought with the advertising and stuff, that it would have been made here, in the USA, but alas, it is not. I did look, but could not find any info as to where they were made, until I got it in and read the box. Other then that, this is a good product. In the end, yes it is a good product. Yes it is worth purchasing. But, if you are like me and get tired of everything being made in china and want something not made in china, then look elsewhere, which I will do in the future. ................................................... Update I have had this, and have gotten a lot of use out of both sides now. I have found that this seems to wear down just slightly slower then the "King" brand ones that I have. The numbers, that tell the grit on the side, have not worn down or off either, so you can still read them, which is good if you can not remember which side is which. After all, after you pass the 1000 grit mark, it gets harder and harder to tell the difference between grits. This is definitely a decent quality of a product. as of right now, after getting a lot of use out of it, I can say it is worth buying, and my only complaint, as of right now, is mainly, it being made in china. and I still wish it was a tad bit longer.. just an inch would make it better. But still not too bad to use

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*