SHARPAL 118H Ceramic Honing Rod - Professional Knife Sharpener Steel, Ceramic Sharpening Rod for Kitchen Knives, Built-in Angle Guide, Anti-Break Cap, Durable Sharpening Stick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent honing rod — sharpens, aligns, and lastsI added the SHARPAL 119N Diamond Sharpening Steel to my kitchen tools, and it’s been a game-changer. Unlike traditional honing rods, this one not only realigns the blade but also actually sharpens thanks to its diamond-coated surface.✅ Pros:Diamond-coated surface: Restores dull knives quickly and effectively—sharpening plus honing in one tool.Built-in angle guides: Super helpful for maintaining consistent angles (great for beginners and pros).Solid construction: Feels heavy-duty and well-balanced, not flimsy.Versatile: Works on chef knives, utility knives, and even some outdoor blades.Low maintenance: Easy to clean—just wipe with a damp cloth after use.❌ Cons:Not for serrated knives: Best suited for straight-edge blades only.Aggressive sharpening: Diamond surface can remove more metal than ceramic rods—use with care if you only want honing.Handle a bit large: Comfortable, but may feel bulky for people with smaller hands.🧾 Final Verdict:The SHARPAL 119N is more than just a honing rod—it’s a reliable sharpener and edge realigner in one. Perfect for home cooks and professionals who want consistently sharp knives with minimal effort. A great upgrade from traditional steels.

This is my 1st experience with a DIAMOND steel sharpener though I’ve used regular grooved steel on all my butcher knives, pocket knives because they will always put the razors edge back with little effort. I recently bought my 1st Benchmade knife, the mini bedlam, my 1st experience the this HARD steel S90V, it’s so hard it needs a diamond sharpener. I bought this Sharpal 119H and it WORKS!My brand new Benchmade came from the factory sharp though it didn’t quite want to shave the hair on my arm also when I did the paper slice test it cut but dragged a bit, if I tried to poke the knife tip straight into the paper it wouldn’t penetrate. I spent 3 minutes, slowly and carefully swiping the blade down the diamond steel, 20 to 30 times, rechecking my previous test and they all passed! I’m done! No need to sharpen anymore. I’m totally pleased, had to share my experience encase and other out there have spend the money on the expensive knives with the High-End Steel.

I like to use stones for sharpening, but sometimes you just need a quick touch up. Or, you have a cheap knife that dulls quickly but doesn't take much to sharpen. Regular steels are just not very good and often rip off more metal than they abrade.Ceramic rods are the perfect quick sharpener. And this is a very good ceramic sharpening rod. It's very abrasive, so a few draws are often all that's needed. I can sharpen my kiwi steak knives from dull to razor sharp in 15-30 seconds apiece. This, plus a leather strop, could be all you need for 95% of your kitchen sharpening needs.Don't hesitate, just get it.

I wasn't aware that it is 1000 grit. It's a straightforward diamond rod and the diamonds seem to stay in place instead of grinding off.

Very good quality. It’s replaced steel sharpening rod in my high end culinary knife sets. Bought a second for my bench to be the last step for everything else before I strop.

Awesome, sharpens perfectly

Sharpens or touches up as needed. Work well for odd blade shapes

Very good