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Then Norton IB8 Combination Oil Stone (8x2x1) in. Consists of one side Course (Aluminum Oxide) and the other side is a Fine (India Stone). This is an oilstone and is best used with Norton Sharpening Stone Lubricant. Learn More

The Master Grade ST-3700 receives our top recommendation for a ceramic honing rod.

Please note that a steel honing rod is used to straighten the edge of a knife that has "burred" or rolled over. Ceramic rods are used to remove metal and restore an edge. Knives with a Rockwell hardness of 61 or greater tend to not roll the edges, but will abrade and dull. Ceramic may be the best choice for these knives.

Not all ceramics are equal: At 9 mohs of hardness, the Master Grade ST-3700 is significantly better than others. (Diamonds are 10 mohs). The vast majority of ceramic rods on the market are 8 mohs.

Impact Resistant. Handle is square, so it is less likely to roll off the table. Rubber tip and metal core also help to make this rod more likely to survive a fall. The level of abrasiveness on a ceramic rod is anecdotal as they are textured ceramics that lack a grit that has been sieved to a particular grain size. These are roughly equivalent to a 2000 grit stone. Learn More

This sharpener is for steel knives. Its wheels are advanced ceramic, a material Kyocera describes as close to diamond in hardness, and they sharpen both faces of a double-beveled steel blade in a few quick passes. Kyocera built it for quick sharpening of everyday kitchen knives.Rubber feet hold it in place on the counter, and the ergonomic body gives the other hand a secure grip. A clear cover over the wheels opens so the filings can be dumped and rinsed out.Customers ask us how to sharpen their Kyocera ceramic knives, and the answer is not this tool. A ceramic wheel cannot sharpen a ceramic blade. For Kyocera ceramic knives, use the Kyocera Diamond Wheel Knife Sharpener, or send the knife to EVERSHARP, Kyocera’s authorized service provider, through Kyocera’s sharpening service page. This sharpener is also not recommended for single-bevel or serrated knives.
Matching the Sharpener to the KnifeA kitchen with only steel knives can use this model. Once a ceramic knife joins the drawer, the diamond model handles both materials. Learn More

Naniwa Professional Stones (formally known as Chosera) utilize Magnesia in their bonding agent; giving these stones a longer life and faster sharpening capabilities. These stones are ceramic and do not require soaking. Splash and go.

3000 Grit is great to use for finish sharpening.

Size: 8.25x2.75x0.8 in. (210x70x20mm) Learn More

Naniwa Multi Stone 1000/3000 Grit. This reliable Naniwa 1000/3000 is a great starter stone for someone with no stone collection at all. The 1,000 (Red) for setting an edge and creating a burr, and the 3,000 (Yellow) for smoothing and polishing the edge. The high amount of bonding agent used in this stone is typical of Japanese made waterstones, so they will last, however the price is much more digestible than comparable stones from Japan.

Made in Vietnam. Learn More

The Naniwa Natural Leather Strop is a great addition to any kitchen. This strop features a smooth natural leather surface on top and rubber foam non-stick bottom.
- Dimensions: 8.25 in x 2.75 in. (210mm x 70mm). Made in Japan. Learn More

This small hand-held stone is used for cleaning metal fragments, creating slurry and flattening small flaws. Learn More

The Victorinox 12-inch combination steel has two sides grooved as a fine cut and two smooth sides for use as a polishing rod. Polishing rods are used by butchers who want to keep a razor edge.We recommend a couple of strokes on the fine side, top and bottom of the blade, then rotating the steel 90 degrees and finishing on the polishing side for a smooth, mirror-finish edge.The 12-inch rod covers knives up to 10 inches, such as the Fibrox Pro 10-inch Butcher Knife, so the whole edge meets the steel on every stroke. It is made in Sheffield, England, with a plastic handle and a ring for hanging.Wipe the rod after use and hang it by its ring.For a shorter rod, see the Victorinox 10-inch Combination Steel. For a polishing surface alone, the Victorinox 10-inch Round Polish Steel. Our Honing Rod Guide explains each cut. Learn More

The Victorinox 10-inch combination steel has two sides grooved as a fine cut and two smooth sides for use as a polishing rod. Polishing rods are used by butchers who want to keep a razor edge.We recommend a couple of strokes on the fine side, top and bottom of the blade, then rotating the steel 90 degrees and finishing on the polishing side for a smooth, mirror-finish edge.It is made in Sheffield, England, with a plastic handle and a ring for hanging, and the 10-inch steel fits nicely into a standard knife block. It suits knives up to 8 inches, such as the Fibrox Pro 8-inch Butcher and Fishing Knife.Wipe the rod clean after use. The polishing faces stay smooth only if they are kept free of grit, so store the steel where it will not knock against other tools.For more length, see the Victorinox 12-inch Combination Steel. Our Honing Rod Guide explains polishing steels. Learn More