SHARPAL 117N Professional Kitchen Knife Sharpening Honing Steel Sharpener Rod Restore Blade Quickly(10 Inch)

I really like this ceramic rod for my knives, it keeps the sharp edge beautifully! I did read and did experience the marks left on the rod when you hone your knives, one person (on google) actually thought it was steel coming through, however it is not. I learned that if you just use Barkeepers Friend on this, it will remove those black marks made by the knives and turn it white again. If you hate doing that, they do have black ceramic rods as well.

Works well for final touch after regular sharpening, does take some practice getting the correct angle down pat, but It gets easier as I work on it

*UPDATE*I was contacted by the manufacturer who explained the difference between the product and its intended use, which wasn't exactly what I was looking for. But even though it was my mistake, they were willing to help make sure I was satisfied with the purchase. Note, this item is intended for maintenance and keeping up of your blades as well as polishing their current sharpness, not really to completely sharpen the blade from dull. It's great to extend the life of your knives, since it's not as harsh on the material. If that's what you're looking for, then go ahead and order from this seller! And if you have any questions, they'd be more than happy to help!~I was hesitant to try this item because I understood once it was open and utilized I wouldn't be able to return it, since the packaging has to be broken to take it out. But once I did I noticed that the build quality seemed good (other than the fact that the tip rubber cap literally came broken) and I was excited to see it work...But work, it did not. I used the item first on my "cheaper" knives and it seemed to only dull the blades even more. I followed the instructions on the product listing and even looked online to make sure I was doing it right, but it only seemed to make things worse. Then I risked using it on one of my "fancier" more expensive knives, and I immediately regretted it. It seems to only "clean" the edge of the blade, but by no means did it sharpen it or make it better.Now I'm stuck with a product I won't ever use again and that I probably can't return because the packaging won't allow the seller to "repack and resell" once it's open. But I do NOT recommend you buy if you're considering it. Better go with a different style (non-ceramic) or maybe try another brand.

This sharpened our dull knives.

Quickly sharpens while the guides help you keep the correct angle. Much better than steel!

I've seen these used on cooking shows, TV shows and wondered if they actually do a decent job of putting a new edge on a blade. I finally took the chance and bought this one (seemed designed for safety) and I'm truly impressed!Would definitely recommend.

Very well made and thick ceramic stick. Great for honing an edge on any kind of knife. Highly recommended.

It is quite long, but it works well.

Excelente producto, recepción en tiempo y forma

- Hochwertiges Material: Der Schärfstab ist aus hochwertiger Keramik gefertigt, was eine effektive und schonende Schärfung der Messer garantiert.- Eingebaute Winkelführung: Die Winkelführung erleichtert das Erreichen des perfekten Schärfwinkels, besonders nützlich für Anfänger.- Bruchsichere Kappe: Die robuste, bruchsichere Kappe bietet zusätzlichen Schutz und verlängert die Lebensdauer des Schärfstabs.- Ergonomisches Design: Der Griff liegt gut in der Hand und ermöglicht eine komfortable und sichere Handhabung.- Langlebigkeit: Die Keramikoberfläche ist langlebig und verschleißfest.- Einfache Reinigung: Leicht zu reinigen, einfach unter fließendem Wasser abspülen.- Effizienz: Schärft Messer schnell und effektiv.- Sicher: Die Konstruktion und Materialien sorgen für eine sichere Anwendung ohne Abrutschen oder Verletzungsgefahr.

Nice product and good quality ceramic

ちょっとお高めのアウトドアナイフを買ったのですが、欲をかいて箱出しより切れ味を良くしようと皮砥を使ったら、ブレードに曲がりがある為か、何故か切れ味が悪くなってしまった。それから、ミニサイズの砥石セット（240番～12000番まで8本）などを使って砥ぎまくったが、やはりうまくいかず、箱出しより切れ味落ちてガッカリ。セラミックは、ダイヤモンドより目が細かいようで、さらにこの商品は３０００番の細かさ。砥ぐのが簡単で、セラミックがロッド状で曲がりのあるナイフを綺麗に適切に砥げるようです。切れ味アップ！紙がスパスパ切れる切れ味に回復しだあぃ満足ですぅ～♥

Größer als erwartet, kommt dieser Keramik-Schärfstab in einem Karton geliefert.Der Griff ist so gearbeitet, dass eine Winkelführung von 20° vorhanden ist. Zum aufsetzen ist eine Kappe beigefügt, die man unten am Schärfstab aufsetzen kann.Eigentlich ist dieser Stab weniger zum schärfen, sondern eher für das aufrichten von Messerklingen geeignet.Die feine Körnung von 3000 ist gut um Klingen zu polieren und zu verfeinern.Trotzdem ist ein ordentlicher Abrieb erkennbar, durch schwarze Schlieren auf dem weißen Keramik. Diese Schlieren lassen sich mit Wasser und Spülmittel entfernen.Ich finde diesen Keramik-Schärfstab besonders gut für meine japanischen Messer und finde das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis in Ordnung.