Mercer Culinary M21010 Genesis® 10" Forged Sharpening Steel
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- Ergonomic, easy-to-grip, soft Santoprene handle
- German stainless steel rod
- Limited lifetime warranty
- One piece, fully-forged design
- Blade measures 10" long
- Non-slip handle won't break down when exposed to kitchen oils
- Thick bolster for optimum balance
- Rod won't rust, corrode, or discolor
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Make sure your cutlery remains stunningly sharp with this M21010 Genesis®10" forged sharpening steel!

Part of Mercer Culinary's Genesis® collection, this rod allows you to easily hone the edges of blades to optimal sharpness, ensuring your knives are always ready to complete the cutting task at hand. The thick bolster also adds durability and provides optimal balance for a sturdy grip.
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NSF Listed
This item meets the standards imposed by NSF International, which focuses on public safety, health, and the environment.
"These sharpening steels do a great job of making all sorts of dull knives sharp again. They have raised many a knife from the grave."
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Santoprene Handle
This sharpening steel features an ergonomically designed handle comprised of Santoprene, a high performance material that feels soft and is comfortable to hold. The handle will not break down when exposed to kitchen oils and is able to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Plus, it offers a nonslip grip for safety with extended use.

One-Piece, Fully-Forged Design
It boasts a one-piece, fully-forged design and is made of high carbon, traditional German no-stain steel that won't rust, corrode, or discolor. Keep every knife looking and slicing like new with this sharpening steel!
How to Sharpen Your Knives
Keep your knives sharp and performing at a high level with regular sharpening and maintenance! Watch this video to learn the proper techniques to sharpening with a stone, and how regular maintenance will extend the life of your knives!
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Price
Blade Length
Blade Material
Blade Type
Handle Color
Handle Material
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$13.49/Each
10 Inches
High Carbon Stainless Steel
Round
Black
Santoprene
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$17.49/Each
10 Inches
Steel
Round
Black
Plastic
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$21.49/Each
10 Inches
Steel
Round
Black
Plastic
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$21.49/Each
10 Inches
Combination
Round
Black
Plastic
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$22.49/Each
10 Inches
Ceramic
Round
Black
Nylon
- Blade Length: 10 Inches
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Mercer Culinary M21010 Specs | |
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Blade Length | 10 Inches |
Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
Blade Type | Round |
Features | Non-Slip Handles |
Handle Color | Black |
Handle Material | Santoprene |
NSF Listed | Yes |
Product Line | Mercer Genesis® |
Style | Forged |
Type | Knife Steels |
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Customer Reviews
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Overall User Rating: Mercer Culinary M21010 Genesis® 10" Forged Sharpening Steel
4.9 stars from 39 reviews
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1 out of 1 found this review helpfulI purchased this sharpening steel to keep my mercers at their best. Just a couple of swipes with each use of the knife, and my knives have remained very sharp for two years.Mona K. from St Anne Orthodox Church on 12/02/2016
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1 out of 1 found this review helpfulThis is a cheap honing steel that really works. It hones your knife, not sharpen it. Make sure that your knives are not dull as using this won't work.David C. on 10/13/2015
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Mercer makes some good cutlery at good prices. This is one of the better items that Ive purchased. I use it almost daily to repair the edge on my knives. Feels good in the hand, has never rusted and works.John C. on 06/18/2020
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The perfect tool to keep my Mercer knives sharp. I can really tell the difference after sharpening,. This is a must have product to have sharp knives.Malik H. on 05/11/2020
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The mercer culinary M21010 Genesis 10" forged sharpening steel comes in handy in our restaurant to sharpen all of our knives. I can highly recommend this product.Wayne S. from Wayne's Smoke Shack on 01/31/2020
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This forged sharpening steel is well made and constructed of good quality materials. It has held up well to regular use and sharpens knives well.James G. from East End Construction Management LLC on 11/23/2019
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If you have knives (which of course you do) you need this to keep all of your knives honed at the beginning of every shift. Pick this up today.Danielle A. from Revival Eastside Eatery on 10/15/2019
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Keeps my knives sharp and comes in handy before butchering meats and seafood. Best with filet knifes and chef knives. Buying one for each one of my employeesJaime m. from REDBAKES on 05/18/2019
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This Genesis Forged Sharpening Steel is beautiful. We ordered it to go along with our Mercer knives and so far we are happy with the results. We recommend itIvan M. from Ivan Munoz on 04/13/2019
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A must have in any commercial kitchen. We have a weekly knife sharpening service, but by day 4-5 we need to keep going and the steel gets us there.John A. from Inne of the Abingtons on 03/21/2019
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I love the Mercer Culinary Genesis line of knives and ordered this sharpening steel to go with my collection. I have found it to be the perfect length for me and the handle is the same comfortable, non-slip handle as the knives. It has a great surface and works very well with my knives.Beverly G. on 01/02/2019
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I love this Sharpener it is amazing. I have it for more than a year now is very good. the price is amazing. so save yourself money and time and buy this sharpener will last for loooooongHossam M. from SAINT GEORGE OF ROCKAWAY INC on 03/07/2018
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These sharpening steels do a great job of making all sorts of dull knives sharp again. They have raised many a knife from the grave.Saxon M. on 12/16/2017
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Mercer makes wonderful sharpening steels this 10 inch one has a nice santoprene handle that grips very nicely in the hand a few strokes and your knives are. Sharp againMark A. on 12/06/2017
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This steel has a good weight to it. There are no nicks or dings along shaft. Sharpening action is smooth and puts a nice touch up to the blade.Brian P. on 11/30/2017
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This is the perfect sharpening steel for any chef''s bag. It works great and has a good feel to it. It does a great job at sharpening and the non slip grip is a plus when you have to do it on the fly.Richard m. on 06/24/2017
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A good steel for the price, hindsight i could have opted for a longer one for my applications as i have a few longer knifes but steels like a champ and is well made.Joseph M. on 05/22/2017
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This honing steel is a perfect pairing for the Mercer Genesis 8" Forged Chef Knife sold on here. The handle provides a very secure and safe grip when honing your knife so you don't accidentally cut yourself.Joshua A. on 03/06/2017
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This Mercer Genesis 10" Forged Sharpening Steel is amazing and durable for the price. It sharpens easily and it is very lightweight. Would recommend to others!Joanna R. on 02/25/2017
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I highly recommend the Mercer 10 inch sharpening steel from WEBstaurantStore it's great for sharpening all your chefs knives great quality and very inexpensive to purchase.Mark W. on 12/07/2016
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