The Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe Diamond Sharpener 12″ (model DDS-12PCP, item 07633) is an electroplated diamond-dust sharpening rod that does double duty as both a sharpener and a hone. Most kitchen sharpening steels only realign the edge — the diamond grit on this rod actually removes metal, restoring a dulled edge in 5-10 passes per side instead of needing a stone setup.
The 12-inch length matches a chef’s knife or boning knife profile for full-blade contact through each pass, and the textured non-slip white polypropylene handle stays grippy through repeated honing sessions. Replaces both the ceramic sharpening steel and the bench-top stone for users who want one tool that does both.
Dexter-Russell has been forging cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts since 1818, the longest-running cutlery company in continuous operation in the United States. The Sani-Safe, Traditional, SofGrip, and V-Lo lines are workshop staples used in commercial kitchens and home cookware drawers across the country.