Omcan 13768 12 Inch Oval Sharpening Steel with Plastic Handle Black

Omcan  |  MFG #: 13768  |  Item #: 1119841  |  UPC #: 690207138820
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  • Optimized for high-frequency blade honing.
  • Steel surface provides consistent edge realignment.
  • Ergonomic handle enhances control and safety.
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The Omcan 13768 (13768) 12" Oval Sharpening Steel With Black Handle is a professional-grade honing tool designed for commercial kitchen environments. Crafted by Omcan USA, this sharpening steel features a 12-inch oval profile, optimized for maintaining the sharpness of various chef’s knives and cutlery. Its durable polymer handle provides a secure grip, facilitating precise and consistent honing. The product’s construction emphasizes longevity and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for high-frequency use in culinary establishments requiring efficient blade quickening without compromising tool integrity. Ideal for restaurants, catering services, and culinary schools, this steel ensures optimal cutting edge preservation and workflow efficiency with a compact, lightweight design weighing only 1 lb.

The Omcan 13768 oval sharpening steel offers a precision honing surface that enhances the longevity of cutlery edges. Its 12-inch length allows for swift, uniform blade maintenance, while the sturdy handle ensures ergonomic comfort and control. Designed for frequent, high-volume use, its steel construction provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. This tool simplifies the sharpening process, reducing downtime and ensuring consistent results in busy foodservice operations. Suitable for hand honing and professional knife care, it integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchen workflows, enabling quick blade touch-ups during service hours.

Ideal for professional chefs and culinary professionals seeking reliable, efficient knife honing tools.

The Omcan 13768 sharpening steel features a 12-inch blade length crafted with high-quality steel for durability and consistent sharpening performance. Its handle is made from resilient plastic/polymer for secure, ergonomic grip and ease of cleaning. Weighing approximately 1 pound, this honing steel measures 17 inches in depth and 1 inch in width, fitting comfortably within busy kitchen stations. The construction material is selected for high resistance to wear and frequent sanitation. Although primarily designed for manual honing, it does not require electrical or refrigeration integration. Its compact size and lightweight build support present-day kitchen workflows by enabling quick, on-the-spot knife maintenance, essential for maintaining sharp culinary tools during high-volume service. Features like simple disassembly for cleaning and the robust steel surface ensure longevity and consistent honing accuracy.

A commercial sharpening steel is a honing tool designed to maintain and realign knife edges efficiently in professional kitchens. It features a durable, high-quality steel surface optimized for direct blade contact, typically with a length around 12 inches for effective honing. Installed in culinary settings such as restaurants, catering kitchens, or culinary schools, a sharpening steel like the Omcan 13768 is used for quick, manual blade touch-ups to preserve cutting performance. Its robust construction and ergonomic handle support repetitive use, contributing to consistent knife sharpening results in high-demand foodservice operations, ultimately enhancing workflow and productivity.

Commercial honing steels provide reliable blade maintenance for busy kitchens, with Omcan 13768 excelling in durability and ease of use for medium-volume foodservice settings. Designed for regular honing, these tools are a critical part of knife care operations in professional culinary environments, ideal for maintaining optimal edge sharpness during daily service activities.

Why Choose Omcan 13768 (13768) 12" Oval Sharpening Steel With Black Handle? This honing steel stands out through its robust steel surface and ergonomic handle, offering high precision and durability for frequent, professional-use in commercial kitchens. Its compact design integrates seamlessly into knife care routines, enhancing efficiency while reducing maintenance downtime. Designed explicitly for high-volume cutting edge preservation, it surpasses standard steels with superior craftsmanship and materials—making it a critical tool for culinary professionals seeking reliable knife performance.

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The Omcan 13768 (13768) 12" Oval Sharpening Steel With Black Handle is a professional-grade honing tool designed for commercial kitchen environments. Crafted by Omcan USA, this sharpening steel features a 12-inch oval profile, optimized for maintaining the sharpness of various chef’s knives and cutlery. Its durable polymer handle provides a secure grip, facilitating precise and consistent honing. The product’s construction emphasizes longevity and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for high-frequency use in culinary establishments requiring efficient blade quickening without compromising tool integrity. Ideal for restaurants, catering services, and culinary schools, this steel ensures optimal cutting edge preservation and workflow efficiency with a compact, lightweight design weighing only 1 lb.

Top Omcan 13768 Features

The Omcan 13768 oval sharpening steel offers a precision honing surface that enhances the longevity of cutlery edges. Its 12-inch length allows for swift, uniform blade maintenance, while the sturdy handle ensures ergonomic comfort and control. Designed for frequent, high-volume use, its steel construction provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. This tool simplifies the sharpening process, reducing downtime and ensuring consistent results in busy foodservice operations. Suitable for hand honing and professional knife care, it integrates seamlessly into commercial kitchen workflows, enabling quick blade touch-ups during service hours.

  • Precision honing surface for consistent edge maintenance.
  • Durable polymer handle for slip-resistant grip and safety.
  • 12-inch oval profile optimized for fast, uniform sharpening.
  • Steel construction withstands frequent, heavy-duty use.
  • Lightweight design promotes easy handling and quick blade touch-ups.

Ideal for professional chefs and culinary professionals seeking reliable, efficient knife honing tools.

Omcan 13768 Technical Specs

The Omcan 13768 sharpening steel features a 12-inch blade length crafted with high-quality steel for durability and consistent sharpening performance. Its handle is made from resilient plastic/polymer for secure, ergonomic grip and ease of cleaning. Weighing approximately 1 pound, this honing steel measures 17 inches in depth and 1 inch in width, fitting comfortably within busy kitchen stations. The construction material is selected for high resistance to wear and frequent sanitation. Although primarily designed for manual honing, it does not require electrical or refrigeration integration. Its compact size and lightweight build support present-day kitchen workflows by enabling quick, on-the-spot knife maintenance, essential for maintaining sharp culinary tools during high-volume service. Features like simple disassembly for cleaning and the robust steel surface ensure longevity and consistent honing accuracy.

  • Blade Length: 12 inches
  • Handle Material: Plastic/Polymer
  • Dimensions: 1" W x 17" D
  • Weight: 1 lb
  • Material: Steel blade with polymer handle for durability
  • Application: Manual knife honing in busy kitchen environments
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Wipe with damp cloth; disassemble for thorough cleaning
  • Usage Compatibility: Suitable for honing all standard chef’s knives
  • Safety & Ergonomics: Anti-slip handle for secure operation

What is a commercial sharpening steel?

A commercial sharpening steel is a honing tool designed to maintain and realign knife edges efficiently in professional kitchens. It features a durable, high-quality steel surface optimized for direct blade contact, typically with a length around 12 inches for effective honing. Installed in culinary settings such as restaurants, catering kitchens, or culinary schools, a sharpening steel like the Omcan 13768 is used for quick, manual blade touch-ups to preserve cutting performance. Its robust construction and ergonomic handle support repetitive use, contributing to consistent knife sharpening results in high-demand foodservice operations, ultimately enhancing workflow and productivity.

Top sharpening steels for foodservice environments

Commercial honing steels provide reliable blade maintenance for busy kitchens, with Omcan 13768 excelling in durability and ease of use for medium-volume foodservice settings. Designed for regular honing, these tools are a critical part of knife care operations in professional culinary environments, ideal for maintaining optimal edge sharpness during daily service activities.

  • Operation for busy restaurant kitchens
  • Ideal in compact commercial spaces
  • Essential in professional knife sharpening supplies
  • Supports moderate workload knife maintenance
  • Perfect for quick edge realignment during service

Why Choose Omcan 13768

Why Choose Omcan 13768 (13768) 12" Oval Sharpening Steel With Black Handle? This honing steel stands out through its robust steel surface and ergonomic handle, offering high precision and durability for frequent, professional-use in commercial kitchens. Its compact design integrates seamlessly into knife care routines, enhancing efficiency while reducing maintenance downtime. Designed explicitly for high-volume cutting edge preservation, it surpasses standard steels with superior craftsmanship and materials—making it a critical tool for culinary professionals seeking reliable knife performance.

  • Self-contained, lightweight design facilitates quick, on-hand sharpening
  • Resilient steel surface supports frequent honing without degradation
  • Ergonomic handle ensures safe, controlled honing motion
  • Compact footprint optimizes workspace in tight kitchen environments
  • Ideal fit for commercial kitchen equipment and knife maintenance stations

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Omcan 13768 (13768) 12" Oval Sharpening Steel With Black Handle
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Omcan 13768 12 Inch Oval Sharpening Steel with Plastic Handle Black

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