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Japanese cutlery derives much of its lauded performance from its use of high hardness steels. These steels are more prone to damage than traditional western cutlery when steeled on common steel honing rods. This ceramic honing rod from MAC cutlery is a designed to safely and effectively refresh edges on Japanese kitchen knives. The rod is designed with coarse and fine sides to cater touchups to the condition of the edge. A rubber tip allows the rod to be securely set upon a work surface for safe, slip-free honing. The d-shaped ring on the handle allows for easy storage. To use the rod, draw the edge across the rod while holding at the existing bevel angle, commonly 15° per side, using little to no pressure.
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Rod Length: 10.5"
Overall Length: 16"
Rod Diameter: 15.8 mm
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30 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Best Bet@ Good honing rod Great product for daily use.Posted By: Brian - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
I'm still relatively new to the world of nicer knives, but so far this has been a great tool in maintaining my Japanese knives. If you don't have the time or patience for a whetstone, this is a fantastic alternative that gets your knives more than sharp enough. I haven't used the coarser side yet, but I imagine it will be helpful on knives in worse condition.
4 people found this review helpful
I'm still relatively new to the world of nicer knives, but so far this has been a great tool in maintaining my Japanese knives. If you don't have the time or patience for a whetstone, this is a fantastic alternative that gets your knives more than sharp enough. I haven't used the coarser side yet, but I imagine it will be helpful on knives in worse condition.
Perfect rod for Japanese steel Worth it A very hard honing rod. Terrific Terrific Darn good ceramic rod!!Posted By: Arthur Person - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
This is the best ceramic rod that I have used thus far. Still learning but it does a good job of keeping a blade sharp. That to me is key, you need a blade that is already fairly sharp.
2 people found this review helpful
This is the best ceramic rod that I have used thus far. Still learning but it does a good job of keeping a blade sharp. That to me is key, you need a blade that is already fairly sharp.
Awesome Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Allen St. John - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
One major problem...The diameter of the rod is too thick to fit in the honing steel slot in my Sur La Table knife block. It's a great piece but if you want to store it in a block measure it first.
5 people found this review helpful
One major problem...The diameter of the rod is too thick to fit in the honing steel slot in my Sur La Table knife block. It's a great piece but if you want to store it in a block measure it first.
Product ReviewPosted By: Donn - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
I recently acquired a Tojiro DP Gyuto and the MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod.Decided to put the honing rod to the ultimate test on an old,questionably sharp santoku from the local housewares store.After completing the requisite 'before' test, I gave the old knife seven passes over the grooved side of the rod. The 'after' test results were incredible.I spent the next several minutes turning several pages of the new phone book into a pile of yellow shredded paper.The mind reels at what the test would have yielded if the knife had a proper edge.
2 people found this review helpful
I recently acquired a Tojiro DP Gyuto and the MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod.Decided to put the honing rod to the ultimate test on an old,questionably sharp santoku from the local housewares store.After completing the requisite 'before' test, I gave the old knife seven passes over the grooved side of the rod. The 'after' test results were incredible.I spent the next several minutes turning several pages of the new phone book into a pile of yellow shredded paper.The mind reels at what the test would have yielded if the knife had a proper edge.
Product ReviewPosted By: Tom G - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
This honing rod is just a great product. It is solidly constructed, and the two-surface design is both clever and very effective. Until now I have used a Global ceramic rod, but I prefer the feel and performance of the MAC.
2 people found this review helpful
This honing rod is just a great product. It is solidly constructed, and the two-surface design is both clever and very effective. Until now I have used a Global ceramic rod, but I prefer the feel and performance of the MAC.
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2 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful hone. I really like that it has a coarser side for knives that haven't been kept up. It really makes keeping edges sharp. I would highly recommend this as a stand alone or to compliment a standard steel.
2 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful hone. I really like that it has a coarser side for knives that haven't been kept up. It really makes keeping edges sharp. I would highly recommend this as a stand alone or to compliment a standard steel.
Product ReviewPosted By: Albert Alhadeff - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
Excellent value for money steel. This steel alone will cover all your needs. Has 2 zones for honing - aggressive and smooth, so you get 2 in one. Also being ceramic it is also well suited to Japanese knives. I think this steel could be improved with 2 changes. It should be a bit longer at say 12 inches. Also I don't care for the rubber end. For those who hone with the steel horizontal, you may find that the rubber end just gets in the way.
2 people found this review helpful
Excellent value for money steel. This steel alone will cover all your needs. Has 2 zones for honing - aggressive and smooth, so you get 2 in one. Also being ceramic it is also well suited to Japanese knives. I think this steel could be improved with 2 changes. It should be a bit longer at say 12 inches. Also I don't care for the rubber end. For those who hone with the steel horizontal, you may find that the rubber end just gets in the way.
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2 people found this review helpful
This ceramic rod corrects all the other minor issues I had with the first version of the ceramic rod (i.e. breakage, coloring, etc.) I've used it for a few weeks now and the grooves on the side make honing my knives very easy! If you're in the market for a ceramic rod, buy this one - you won't regret it! Thank you, Mark for all your great recommendations and help in acquiring such awesome tools!!!
2 people found this review helpful
This ceramic rod corrects all the other minor issues I had with the first version of the ceramic rod (i.e. breakage, coloring, etc.) I've used it for a few weeks now and the grooves on the side make honing my knives very easy! If you're in the market for a ceramic rod, buy this one - you won't regret it! Thank you, Mark for all your great recommendations and help in acquiring such awesome tools!!!
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2 people found this review helpful
I purhcased this ceramic and was not happy. It was way to fine of a grit to make any difference. I ended up goign with the messemiester ceramic rod and I am So much happier wiht this purchase.
2 people found this review helpful
I purhcased this ceramic and was not happy. It was way to fine of a grit to make any difference. I ended up goign with the messemiester ceramic rod and I am So much happier wiht this purchase.
Product ReviewPosted By: Bob Carr - verified customer
2 people found this review helpful
This is a great ceramic rod. I use it almost daily to keep my edges up to par. I was worried about packing a ceramic rod in my knife bag until I got this one. I have been carrying it in my knife bag now for about a year and it shows no sign of breakage. This is a great product.
2 people found this review helpful
This is a great ceramic rod. I use it almost daily to keep my edges up to par. I was worried about packing a ceramic rod in my knife bag until I got this one. I have been carrying it in my knife bag now for about a year and it shows no sign of breakage. This is a great product.
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2 people found this review helpful
This honing rod is outstanding! Turned my Tojiro into a razor in a few passes per side. Even German steel is easy to make really sharp. Why even have good knives if you can't keep them sharp? This rod makes it easy.
2 people found this review helpful
This honing rod is outstanding! Turned my Tojiro into a razor in a few passes per side. Even German steel is easy to make really sharp. Why even have good knives if you can't keep them sharp? This rod makes it easy.
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