Dexter Russell 1227-14 14 Inch Knife Medium Coarseness Hardwood Handle High-carbon Steel with Magnetized

The Dexter Russell 1227-14 Traditional™ (7291) Butcher Steel is a professional-grade sharpening steel designed for commercial kitchen environments. Crafted from high-carbon steel, this 14-inch x 1/2-inch magnetized butcher steel provides medium coarseness for efficient edge honing of professional cutlery. Its robust construction, including a triangular guard and hardwood handle, ensures durability and safety during frequent use in busy foodservice settings. This honing steel is ideal for maintaining the precision of knives used in butcher shops, restaurants, and catering operations, facilitating swift edge realignment and prolonging blade life with minimal effort.

Top Dexter Russell 1227-14 Features

The Dexter Russell 1227-14 Traditional™ (7291) Butcher Steel offers a premium honing solution for commercial knife maintenance. Its high-carbon steel blade ensures consistent performance, while magnetization facilitates easy storage and handling. The medium coarseness effectively realigns knife edges without excessive material removal, suited for frequent sharpening routines in professional kitchens. The hardwood handle provides ergonomic comfort, and the triangular guard enhances safety during sharpening. This steel integrates seamlessly into food prep workflows, reducing blade wear and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Precision honing: 14-inch length optimizes edge alignment in busy kitchens
• Durable construction: High-carbon steel blade resists wear over extensive use
• Easy maintenance: Magnetized surface simplifies storage and handling
• Safe operation: Triangular guard minimizes slips during sharpening tasks
• Comfortable grip: Hardwood handle ensures ergonomic control in professional use

Ideal for commercial kitchens seeking durable and efficient knife honing tools

1227-14 Technical Specs

The Dexter Russell 1227-14 combines rugged high-carbon steel with a practical magnetized design, measuring 14 inches in blade length and 1/2 inch in width. The steel features a medium coarseness finish, suitable for routine edge maintenance, and weighs approximately 1.08 lbs for stability during use. Its handle is crafted from hardwood, offering longevity and comfortable handling, while the triangular guard enhances safety. This honing steel is designed to function within a temperature range suitable for typical kitchen environments and requires minimal maintenance, primarily cleaning with a damp cloth to preserve its surface quality. The magnetized surface simplifies storage, keeping the steel securely in place in utensil racks or magnetic strips.

• Dimensions: 14-inch blade length, 1/2-inch width, 0.62-inch height
• Material: High-carbon steel blade with hardwood handle
• Weight: Approximately 1.08 pounds
• Finish: Medium coarseness for effective edge realignment
• Construction: Heavy-duty, magnetized for ease of storage and handling
• Temperature Range: Suitable for kitchen operating conditions

• Electrical compatibility: N/A, manual steel
• Maintenance: Wipe clean with a damp cloth periodically
• Storage: Magnetized surface for secure placement on magnetic strips
• Use case: Regular knife edge honing in high-volume meat processing
• Installation: Handheld operation requiring minimal setup

What is a commercial honing steel

A commercial honing steel is a professional sharpening tool used to realign and maintain the edge of kitchen knives. Typically constructed from durable high-carbon steel, these steels are designed for frequent, intensive use in foodservice environments such as butcher shops, restaurants, and catering operations. The Dexter Russell 1227-14 Traditional™ (7291) Butcher Steel is installed in busy culinary settings to ensure consistent blade performance, improving precision during food preparation. Best suited for high-volume meat processing, it helps extend the lifespan of cutlery while supporting efficient workflow and safety during knife maintenance tasks.

Top Knife Sharpening Steels for Commercial Foodservice Settings

Top honing steels for commercial kitchens focus on durability, precision, and safety, with Dexter Russell 1227-14 models suited for steady knife maintenance in busy foodservice environments. Crafted with high-carbon steel and ergonomic handles, these steels support efficient edge realignment for professional cutlery, ideal for medium-volume operations including butcher shops and restaurant prep stations.

• Operation Type — | Small prep kitchens
• Kitchen Setting — | Compact commercial spaces
• Foodservice Category — | Butcher shops and culinary establishments
• Workload Qualifier — | Moderate throughput knife maintenance
• Use Case — | Routine edge realignment for cutlery longevity

Why Choose Dexter Russell 1227-14?

Dexter Russell’s 1227-14 Traditional™ Butcher Steel stands out among commercial honing tools with its high-carbon steel construction, magnetic design, and ergonomic hardwood handle. Its medium coarseness ensures effective edge maintenance with minimal blade material removal, providing a reliable and consistent honing experience. The durable triangular guard enhances safety, while its compact design optimizes storage and workflow, making it a preferred choice in demanding professional kitchens and butcher shops.

• Self-contained, magnetized for secure storage and safety
• Designed for consistent edge realignment with high-carbon steel
• Balanced weight and handle for ergonomic control
• Heavy-duty construction tailored to high-frequency use
• Optimized for busy meat processing and prep operations