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Sharpening Steels
Sharpening Rods, also called Sharpening Steels and Honing Rods, are handheld tools used to hone or sharpen cutlery. They come in a variety of materials (mainly Steel, Ceramic and Diamond), a range of shapes (Round, Square, Oval and Flat), and varying degrees of courseness (smooth, polish, course, etc). We carry a very large selection of honing and sharpening steels and offer a breadth of information regarding the appropriate application of each tool. Please let us know if you need help selecting the proper honing steel for your cutlery or intended purpose; we are happy to offer our expertise.
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Miyabi Birchwood 9-inch Honing Rod
Precision Alignment for the World’s Finest Edges Restore the surgical geometry of your SG2 steel blades with a professional-grade tungsten carbide rod and authentic Masur Birchwood craftsmanship. A world-class knife is only as good as its edge maintenance. The Miyabi Birchwood 9-inch Honing Rod is not a sharpener; it is a vital alignment tool designed specifically for the high-performance alloys found in the Miyabi Birchwood series. While standard stainless steel rods often fail to affect harder Japanese steels, this rod utilizes ultra-durable tungsten carbide. This material provides the necessary tensile strength to realign a folded edge and remove microscopic burrs without removing significant amounts of blade material. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, this tool mirrors the aesthetic and functional standards of the Birchwood line. The handle is carved from Masur Birch—a rare wood prized for its unique grain and ergonomic warmth—ensuring that your maintenance routine feels as balanced as your prep work. Whether you are a professional finishing a long shift or a home enthusiast preparing a multi-course meal, this rod ensures your knives glide through proteins and vegetables with zero resistance. Regular use prevents the edge from rounding over, extending the time between professional stone sharpenings and preserving the life of your cutlery. Learn More$234.95 -
Miyabi Black 10-inch Tungsten Honing Rod
Edge Maintenance Matched to Miyabi Black Steel The Miyabi Black Tungsten Honing Rod is the maintenance tool for owners of Miyabi Black knives and other hard Japanese blades. Regular honing realigns the edge between sharpenings, which keeps a knife cutting cleanly and reduces how often it must go to the stones. Miyabi designed this rod specifically for the steel used throughout the Black series.
Construction and Performance Tungsten rod. Tungsten is hard enough to work on high-hardness Japanese steels and keeps a consistent surface for honing over years of use. Light, efficient maintenance. A few strokes per side before or during prep restores the edge’s alignment without removing appreciable metal. Matched handle. The handle uses the same dyed maple burl, mosaic pin and D-shaped profile as the Miyabi Black knives, so the rod belongs with the set on the counter or the block. Protective bolster. A stainless steel bolster separates the hand from the rod during each stroke.
Best Uses Routine honing of Miyabi Black knives Maintaining other hard Japanese kitchen knives Restoring a clean cut midway through a long prep session Pair it with any knife in the series, such as the Miyabi Black 8-inch Chef’s Knife. When honing no longer restores the edge, sharpen on whetstones. Learn More$264.95
