RPCookin
Executive Chef
I'd call it a hone. That's what it is and what it does.
LOL... me too, but I thought I'd cover all the bases.
I'd call it a hone. That's what it is and what it does.
The two knives are just different product lines from Henckels. The 10" may or may not have a full tang. If you're really curious, go to the Henckels website and view the different lines.
Keep in mind that Henckels has two major categories with several styles of knives in each of the two.
Their logo is of either one or two little stick figures. The major product category with two stick figures together is the higher quality and more expensive line. There are several different models of knives in this category.
The major product line with a single stick figure is the "budget" line. There are several different models of knives in this category also.
I have the same sharpener. I use it only when my ceramic honing steel (it isn't "steel" but I don't really know what else to call it) no longer gets the job done. I also only use the second and third stages (stage one is very aggressive and can quickly wear out a good knife when used unnecessarily). Unless I have picked up an old knife that needs to have the edge recreated from scratch, I never use the first stage. For my regular kitchen sharpening, I only need a touch up a couple of times a year and the second and third stages are plenty to keep a good knife properly cared for.
They both have two (2) stick figures on them. I looked each one up.
The 10" is the 4 star and the 8" is the Professional.
I did not dig any deeper. Thanks...
I have a set of the Professional S. I believe the Four Star is the equivalent quality in a different style. I'm very happy with my Henckels Pro S. I've had them for about 15 years.