Nakiyo 12" Ceramic Sharpening Rod Classic SD Plain In a Compression Lock

In a Compression Lock

which locks the blade securely open and allows safe

The octagonal handle is suitable for both right- and left-handed users

but the petite handles and narrower blades provide for agility and comfort

Nakiyo 12" Ceramic Sharpening Rod Classic SD Plain In a Compression LockSharpening rods are an effective middle ground between the ease of use of a pull through sharpener and the precision of a whetstone. Made from solid ceramic with a durable ABS handle, the Nakiyo 12" Ceramic Sharpening Rod is a gentle sharpener that finishes knives to a fine polish and allows you to control the sharpening angle but doesn't require patience and prep time. It is not a honing steel, which straightens rolled edges but doesn't sharpen them.