Is this a honing or sharpening steel?

A straigtening steel realigns the but to the center making it more ∆. When you use a knife it slightly makes the blade shift this realigns it. It has nothing to do with sharpening when the blade is straight it will feel sharp since you are cutting with a properly straighten blade. That's called straightening. Sharpening a blade involves taking a sliver of steel particles off to "resharpen" the edge from. U to a V A quick way is to use a Honing steel but to truly sharpen your knives properly and correctly you should use a stone to properly sharpen the blade using multiple grit levels

Honing steel or sharpening steel?

Honing steels do not cut / remove metal from blade, like Abe (Jan14 2015) says, they align the knife's cutting edge. However there are some 'sharpening steels', these are shaped like the 'honing steel', but the surface is sharp and quite rough to the touch, these actually makes cuts into the knife edge. I normally hone to align the edge first, then a sharpening steel or stone.

Where is this knife (item #32547-232) made, Germany or China?

Germany, and an excellent product. If you buy one, be sure to buy a good quality steel with it.

Could i use this to hone a "2 man" zwilling ja henckel knife i just purchased?

Yes regardless of type its a honing tool and will work with anything

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J.A International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel

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Brand
HENCKELS
Colour
Black
Global Trade Identification Number
Grit type
Fine
Item weight
181 g
Manufacturer
ZWILLING J.A.

🔪9-inch fine edge honing steel

⏱️sharpens knives in seconds

🖐️ergonomic polypropylene handle

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🔪 Sharpen your edge, sharpen your style.

QUICK EFFICIENT - Restore maximum sharpness in seconds—because your time is valuable.
ERGONOMIC COMFORT GRIP - Curved polypropylene handle ensures secure, fatigue-free sharpening every time.
TRUSTED HERITAGE QUALITY - From the iconic Henckels brand, crafted with over a century of knife expertise.
ESSENTIAL KITCHEN UPGRADE - Join thousands of home chefs elevating their culinary game with this must-have tool.
PRECISION EDGE MAINTENANCE - Keep your blades razor-sharp between professional sharpenings with fine grit steel.

The Henckels J.A International Fine Edge Pro 9-Inch Honing Steel is a durable, fine-grit sharpening tool designed to maintain knife sharpness between professional sharpenings. Featuring a comfortable, ergonomic polypropylene handle and crafted from high-quality stainless steel, it quickly restores blade precision in seconds. Trusted by home chefs worldwide, this essential kitchen accessory combines heritage craftsmanship with modern efficiency.

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ASIN	B00004RFNK
Best Sellers Rank	2,199,435 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 208 in Sharpening Steels
Brand Name	HENCKELS
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,610)
Global Trade Identification Number	00035886114541
Grit Type	Fine
Item Dimensions L x W x H	39.5L x 8.3W x 2.5H centimetres
Item Weight	181 g
Manufacturer	ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS
Manufacturer Part Number	32547-232
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	32547-232
Number of Items	1
UPC	035886114541 781147315652
Unit Count	1.0 count

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