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product_id: 5289116
title: "Smith’s 3001 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod – Grey – Oval Design – Rubber Grip Handle – Plastic Sharpening Tip"
brand: "smith's"
price: "R1231"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Smith's"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5289116-smith-s-3001-10-oval-diamond-sharpening-steel-rod-grey
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Diamond-coated for ultimate sharpness Oval design speeds sharpening Soft rubber grip & handguard for safety Smith’s 3001 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod – Grey – Oval Design – Rubber Grip Handle – Plastic Sharpening Tip

**Brand:** smith's
**Price:** R1231
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💎 Sharpen smarter, slice sharper — never settle for dull.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Smith’s 3001 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod – Grey – Oval Design – Rubber Grip Handle – Plastic Sharpening Tip by smith's
- **How much does it cost?** R1231 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/5289116-smith-s-3001-10-oval-diamond-sharpening-steel-rod-grey)

## Best For

- smith's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smith's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Convenient Storage:** Built-in metal hang-up ring keeps your sharpening rod accessible and organized.
- • **Dual-Action Honing:** Simultaneously hones and realigns your knife edge for peak cutting performance.
- • **Ergonomic Safety Grip:** Soft rubber handle with oversized handguard ensures comfort and protects your hands.
- • **Innovative Oval Shape:** Expanded sharpening surface accelerates the process, saving you time in the kitchen.
- • **Precision Diamond Surface:** Micron-sized monocrystalline diamonds deliver razor-sharp edges with minimal effort.

## Overview

Smith’s 3001 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Steel Rod features a patented interrupted diamond-coated oval surface that speeds sharpening by efficiently collecting metal filings. Designed for durability and precision, it hones and realigns knife edges simultaneously. The ergonomic rubber grip and oversized handguard provide safety and comfort, while the hang-up ring offers easy storage. Trusted by professionals and home chefs alike, this sharpening rod keeps your knives razor-sharp with minimal effort.

## Description

Product Description Smith's is proud to offer the ultimate in sharpening steel technology with the "World's First" interrupted surface, diamond coated, oval sharpening steel. Smith's 10" Diamond Sharpening Steel features a unique sharpening surface with a overlapping oval hole design, which is coated with multiple layers of micron-sized monocrystalline diamonds. This innovation helps speed the sharpening process by collecting and holding the metal filings which ordinarily build up during the sharpening process. It comes with a soft grip rubber handle and oversized hand guard for comfort and safety. Unlike conventional steels, which only realign your cutting edge, the Smith's 10" Diamond Sharpening Steel hones and realigns your edge at the same time. From the Manufacturer Smith's 3001 10" diamond sharpening steel is the world's first interrupted surface diamond sharpening steel. The unique patented interruptions speed sharpening by collecting the micro bits of metal that come off the knife edge during sharpening and allow the higher diamond abrasive surface to remain clear and efficient. A fine grade real monocrystalline diamond is bonded in a nickel plate over the oval shape of the stee to produce a long-lasting surface that will produce a razor sharp edge on the toughest of stainless steels. A comfortable soft-grip handle and oversized safety hand guard are features not seen on any other sharpening steel. A convenient hang-up ring is added for easy storage. For more than 100 years Smith's has been in the knife and tool sharpening business. We pride ourselves on our industry reputation as The Edge Experts and today offer a full line of easy-to-use sharpeners from all five major sharpening categories: 100% Natural Arkansas Stones, Diamonds, Ceramics, Bonded Abrasives and Carbides. Smith's offers its customers the best performing sharpeners in the category at the best price.

Review: Still the Best — My Go-To Since 2019 - This is my second time purchasing the Smith’s 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Rod—I bought my first one back in 2019 and it lasted me all these years with regular use. It keeps my knives razor-sharp with minimal effort, and the oval shape gives great contact on the blade. The grip is comfortable, and it feels solid and well-made. I didn’t hesitate to buy it again—worth every penny!
Review: KEY: Learn how to use it properly, and you'll be amazed how sharp your knives become! - We have been using our Smith's hone for eight (8!) years, and still love it--honed regularly, our beat-up 50+ year-old kitchen knife still cuts like a razor! We've purchased this for friends we've visited who had knives that were difficult--and dangerous--to use, due to a dull edge. Several households had those long round grooved-type hones in their knife-blocks that took forever to get much of an improvement in sharpness. When we bought this hone, we would never go back to that. It has stayed effective and useful for the duration of time we've owned it--it's easy and quick to use, and is easy to maintain--you just use a damp cloth to rub the tiny particles from the rod, and dry it off. That's it. We much prefer it to whetstones, etc. which are harder (and riskier) to use.

## Features

- FAST SHARPENING – This Smith’s Oval Diamond Sharpening Rod has a 10” oval-shaped sharpening rod. This oval design increases the sharpening surface and allows you to sharpen your knives quickly. The interrupted surface speeds up the sharpening process
- DIAMOND ROD – This steel diamond-coated rod is made with high-quality materials and will stand up to even the dullest of knives. The end of the sharpening rod features a plastic sharpening tip to protect your counter while sharpening
- HONES KNIFE EDGE – This product hones and realigns the cutting edge of your knives at the same time, unlike usual sharpeners that only realign the cutting edge. Using this rod, you can be sure that your knives are looking and working their best!
- SOFT GRIP HANDLE – This sharpening rod features a handguard and soft rubber grip handle for comfort and safety. The oversized handguard provides extra protection & safety during use
- HANG-UP RING – The end of this sharpening rod features a metal ring that allows you to hang it with your other tools for quick and easy access! Hang it in a convenient location or store it with the rest of your kitchen utensils

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Smith's |
| Color | Gray |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
| Material | Diamond, Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 15.25"L x 2.13"W x 2.13"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Smith's
- **Color:** Gray
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00027925030011
- **Grit Type:** Medium
- **Item Weight:** 0.5 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Smith's
- **Material:** Diamond, Steel
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.25"L x 2.13"W x 2.13"H
- **UPC:** 027925030011 785533557596 784427877482

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still the Best — My Go-To Since 2019
*by L***. on June 16, 2025*

This is my second time purchasing the Smith’s 10” Oval Diamond Sharpening Rod—I bought my first one back in 2019 and it lasted me all these years with regular use. It keeps my knives razor-sharp with minimal effort, and the oval shape gives great contact on the blade. The grip is comfortable, and it feels solid and well-made. I didn’t hesitate to buy it again—worth every penny!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KEY: Learn how to use it properly, and you'll be amazed how sharp your knives become!
*by M***W on September 18, 2023*

We have been using our Smith's hone for eight (8!) years, and still love it--honed regularly, our beat-up 50+ year-old kitchen knife still cuts like a razor! We've purchased this for friends we've visited who had knives that were difficult--and dangerous--to use, due to a dull edge. Several households had those long round grooved-type hones in their knife-blocks that took forever to get much of an improvement in sharpness. When we bought this hone, we would never go back to that. It has stayed effective and useful for the duration of time we've owned it--it's easy and quick to use, and is easy to maintain--you just use a damp cloth to rub the tiny particles from the rod, and dry it off. That's it. We much prefer it to whetstones, etc. which are harder (and riskier) to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Nice
*by T***E on December 9, 2012*

Every kitchen knife in my wife's arsenal is now dangerously sharp if handled wrong. We had some very old knives in their original wooden storage block hidden away for at least 15 years in the back of the cabinet because they were worthlessly dull but didn't want to throw away. I start the sharpening process with the Smith's 10" Diamond Sharpening Steel or my Dexter 12" Diamond Sharpening Steel. Normally, I use the Smith's and the Dexter in conjunction with each other. Then, several swipes using a smooth 12" Butchers Steel and lastly I finish the process with a 12" Ceramic Sharpening Rod. I always do a paper cutting test and then I go back to the ceramic rod and/or the smooth butchers steel to undo any dulling of the knife caused by the paper cutting test. Those hidden old knives are no longer hidden. They are now part of her repertoire. None of her knives are what a real Chef would consider worth having. But, for my wife, they cut anything she throws at it with absolute ease. I'm really a rookie when it comes to knife sharpening and some of my sharpening methods may be on the side of overkill or perhaps out of sequence to a real pro. But make no bones about it, this much I do know, the Smith's 10" flat Diamond Sharpening Steel is well made and does the job perfectly. If I can get all the knives we have honed to such a sharp condition, you can too.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-03*