Coarse ceramic surface: Effectively trims and refines knife edges for daily maintenance
9 Mohs hardness: Suitable for softer steel knives and effective burr cleaning
Reusable and durable: Designed for repeated use without loss of performance
Easy to clean: Solid white ceramic resists stains and is simple to maintain
Summarized by Shop
These white (coarse) ceramic rods are what we use for daily edge maintenance on softer steel knives. They also work quite well for cleaning up burr when doing the initial sharpening on lower grit stones. Please use the coarse ceramic rod in the same way you would use the fine ceramic rod. The hardness of these white ceramic rods is 9 Mohs
Material
Ceramic
Color
White
Hardness
9 Mohs (3000-4000 scale)
Pattern
Solid
Intended Use
Coarse sharpening and burr cleaning
Summarized by Shop
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Better that cup and soaucer
How come it took me a long time to get a replacement honing rod? I guess, I get by with out one. But on rare occasions I find myself needing that extra realignment when cutting vegetables and thinly slicing a roast. I've been relying with the bottom of my ceramic/porcelain cup or saucer to get by in a pinch until I find the time to drop off my knives at The Cooks Edge for sharpening. The Cooks Edge ceramic honing rod have a soft grip plastic handle and with the plastic tip resting on the cutting board when honing. I chose the white which is more coarse for my application. Three pulls on each side does the trick vs six. The decision making was greatly influenced by the staff of The Cooks Edge. They are three specialists after all. They know their trade and the product they sell. Now, my cup and saucer's job is for tea and toast.
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Ian · March 28, 2024
Good for sharpening.
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Angeline · May 19, 2024
Ceramic honing rod
So glad to finally know how to properly use a honing rod, and to have one that works beautifully! Thanks for the great product and all the helpful information!