Excellent for metal-based knifes, scissors and other cutting tools
Unparalleled Purity. Ceramic is a pure and healthy alternative. Unlike steel blades, ceramic blades will never rust or change from its natural state. It is totally impervious to acids, juices, oils, salts, or other elements.
Ultra Lightweight. Kyocera ceramic cutlery is typically half the weight of an equivalent steak knife. Since the ceramic blade is so light, no artificial weight is added to the handle.
ceramic is unbreakable, wear-resistant, lightweight, and nonporous
From Kyocera comes this 9-in. Ceramic Sharpening Rod. 9-in. Ceramic Sharpening RodExcellent for metal based knives scissors and other cutting tools. Dual use for both sharpening and honing - this super efficient sharpening rod is made out of advances ceramic a material close in hardness to diamond. The material strength of this sharpening rod will provide excellent results when re-sharpening or honing the cutting edge of your metal based knives scissors and cutting tools. When your metal based knife or cutting tool is extremely dull first use the ribbed side of the ceramic rod to sharpen the blade by creating a finely ribbed texture on the primary cutting edge. Then use the smooth surface of the rod to hone or finish the edge. Kyocera's advanced ceramics are resistant to rust wear acids and alkalis. We have used these qualities to create a popular line of kitchen items including knives peelers and package openers. With stylish yet functional designs our Kitchen Collection of advanced ceramic utensils helps to make life easier for today's busy families.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Great Sharpening Tool:
I received the sharpener in about 4 days with ground shipping.
I immediately tried it on my Henkels, it made it so sharp, I was able to cut thin slices, horizontally, of paper with it. Then I started with my cheap knives, which were pretty dull, using the groved side and then the smooth side. The result was a set of pretty sharp , slicer, bread knife, utility, and paring knives.
A Superb Sharpening Steel:
This is an essential item that every knife owner must have. It's versatile and fantastic for all sorts of knives, scissors and not just your chef's knives. I primarily use it for my hunting and pocket knives. It can be used to sharpen, hone or realign the blade's edge. There is a smooth side for honing or even realigning the burr during routine maintenance and a ribbed side for sharpening your knives if needed. So if you're in the market for an excellent sharpening or honing steel, get this one and you... more info
Kyocera Ceramic Knife Sharpener:
This is a really excellent product. Best steel I've ever used and it's not even steel. It also has the advantage of being remarkably light for what it does. It works perfectly and at a very reasonable price.
A must Have for Ultra Sharp Knives:
This very understated, plain looking piece of kitchen equipment looks rather like a conventional sharpening steel with a white rod, but is in fact an ultra fine grit sharpening tool.
Don't be fooled by the modest appearance - this is a very high precision piece of equipment.
For high quality knives (eg Global) that are already sharp, but need that extra finish on the edge to achieve a truly razor sharpness, this ceramic rod is superb. Global actually recommend ceramic instead of steels, and... more info
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