MAC 8.5-inch White Ceramic Honing Rod

The SR-85 is MAC’s smooth white ceramic rod, the simplest way to keep a MAC knife sharp between sharpenings. MAC describes its ceramic rods as harder than typical steel rods, with a finer grit for a finer edge, and intends them for touch-ups between sharpenings rather than as a replacement for sharpening.

A smooth rod gives a fine finish on the edge and suits light, frequent use: a few strokes before a prep session will restore a slightly dull chef’s knife. When an edge is duller, the grooved faces of the black ceramic SRB-84 remove metal faster. For long knives, choose the 10.5-inch SRB-104.

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SKU: SR-85

Availability: In stock

$34.95
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Rod length: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)
    • Surface: smooth white ceramic
    • Handle: natural wood
    • Model number: SR-85

    MAC Edge Maintenance Tools

    ToolLengthSurface
    MAC white ceramic honing rod (SR-85)8.5 inches (21.6 cm)Smooth white ceramic
    MAC black ceramic honing rod (SRB-84)8.5 inches (21.6 cm)Two grooved faces, two smooth faces
    MAC black ceramic honing rod (SRB-104)10.5 inches (26.7 cm)Two grooved faces, two smooth faces
    MAC Togu sharpener (SR-2)Hand-heldCeramic wheel sharpener

    Tips for Best Results

    • Hold the edge against the rod at the same angle as the factory bevel, about 15 degrees per side on MAC double-bevel knives.
    • Use light pressure and alternate sides, with the same number of strokes on each side.
    • Ceramic removes a little metal; when the rod no longer restores the edge, the knife needs sharpening.

    Care

    • Ceramic is hard but brittle. Do not drop the rod or knock it against a counter.
    • Clean the steel residue from the rod with a damp cloth and a mild abrasive cleanser, then let it dry.

    Knife Merchant is an authorized MAC knife seller.

    Additional Info

    SKU SR-85
    Cut No
    Handle Material Wood
    Material Ceramic
    Brand MAC
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    Manufacturer's Part Number SR-85
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $40.00

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