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This Idahone fine ceramic rod has a natural wood handle on it. Comes with metal ring for easy hanging. 1200 grit. This is the exact same rod as the other one on the site except it has a natural wood handle instead of a black handle.
Weight: 7.6 ounces
Rod Length: 12"
Overall Length: 17.5"
Rod Diameter: 12.7 mm
This rod also comes with an optional sheath that you can purchase using the drop down box. Here is a look at it:
This rod also comes with an optional sheath that you can purchase using the drop down box. Here is a look at it:
Reviews
20 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Excellent Rod, July 7, 2020Posted By: Nathan - verified customer
This has become an indispensable tool in my bag. Cleans up most edges much nicer than my german style steel, and has proven sturdy enough to travel with for the 4 years I've had it. Liked it so much that I bought a second one for my house.
This has become an indispensable tool in my bag. Cleans up most edges much nicer than my german style steel, and has proven sturdy enough to travel with for the 4 years I've had it. Liked it so much that I bought a second one for my house.
Finally got a rod that works for me!, May 10, 2020Posted By: Esten Spears
My old steel honing rod wasn't working on my hard Japanese knives. First tried a Messermeister Diamond Rod which worked great except the 6-800 grit was too aggressive for light maintenance. I then tried a Chef's Choice Ceramic Rod which was also too aggressive for light maintenance.
This Idahone 1200 ceramic is perfect for frequent, light kitchen maintenance!
My old steel honing rod wasn't working on my hard Japanese knives. First tried a Messermeister Diamond Rod which worked great except the 6-800 grit was too aggressive for light maintenance. I then tried a Chef's Choice Ceramic Rod which was also too aggressive for light maintenance.
This Idahone 1200 ceramic is perfect for frequent, light kitchen maintenance!
Great Value, December 16, 2018 Works great, September 7, 2018 Brings the edge right back, December 25, 2016 Ceramic Rod, November 25, 2016 Best edge tune-up tool I've seen, November 14, 2016 Works Great!, August 29, 2015 I Love These Rods, July 16, 2015 Product Review, May 30, 2014
Product Review, February 17, 2014Posted By: ANTHONY B. MCLORG - verified customer
I think the rod is quite nice for its purpose. However I am disappointed to find a nick in the honing surface. If I had been buying it in person I would have inspected it and found another without the flaw. It still does a very nice job on my Shun knife but I have to be careful to miss the nick. I think the quality control should be better.
I think the rod is quite nice for its purpose. However I am disappointed to find a nick in the honing surface. If I had been buying it in person I would have inspected it and found another without the flaw. It still does a very nice job on my Shun knife but I have to be careful to miss the nick. I think the quality control should be better.
Product Review, February 13, 2014 Product Review, December 4, 2013Posted By: Steve - verified customer
This thing is great! I use it on softer steel knives like Henckels/Victorinox Forschner and on my harder steel Japanese knives. A few very light passes on each side and my blades come back to paper towel shredding sharpness.What works best for me is to hold the Idahone horizontally, with the tip on the edge of a kitchen countertop. I then hone the blade almost as I would on a sharpening stone.I would rate the Idahone fine at 2K Japanese water stone grit level, maybe even finer - it puts a nice toothy edge on all the steels I've tried thus far.Get the eraser as well - it's inexpensive and it just works.
This thing is great! I use it on softer steel knives like Henckels/Victorinox Forschner and on my harder steel Japanese knives. A few very light passes on each side and my blades come back to paper towel shredding sharpness.What works best for me is to hold the Idahone horizontally, with the tip on the edge of a kitchen countertop. I then hone the blade almost as I would on a sharpening stone.I would rate the Idahone fine at 2K Japanese water stone grit level, maybe even finer - it puts a nice toothy edge on all the steels I've tried thus far.Get the eraser as well - it's inexpensive and it just works.
Product Review, October 14, 2013 Product Review, September 27, 2013 Product Review, July 31, 2013 Product Review, February 16, 2012 Product Review, September 27, 2011 Product Review, September 10, 2011Posted By: Eamon Burke - verified customer
This is a great rod! Aggressive and fast, but not ultra low grit. It is a 1200 Grit, about 20 Microns, and works great. Also handy for pulling the burr off of cheaper steel knives. The steel will discolor the rod, but it will continue to work well.Fast, neat abrasion. And made in America.
This is a great rod! Aggressive and fast, but not ultra low grit. It is a 1200 Grit, about 20 Microns, and works great. Also handy for pulling the burr off of cheaper steel knives. The steel will discolor the rod, but it will continue to work well.Fast, neat abrasion. And made in America.
