Japanese Knife Sharpening Honing Rod

MITSUMOTO SAKARI – A brand that focuses solely on creating high-quality kitchenware

MITSUMOTO SAKARI has developed and maintained a long-standing tradition of hand-forging, producing each knife by hand. It takes at least 90 days to hand-forge each professional chef's knife to ensure remarkable quality and craftsmanship. Combining traditional hand-forging techniques with modern, high-quality materials and cutting-edge technology, MITSUMOTO SAKARI provides professional chefs and home cooks with top-notch kitchenware that is recognized and prized worldwide.

MITSUMOTO SAKARI 10/12 inch Black Diamond Honing Steel – Professional Japanese Knife Sharpener Rod

These professional sharpening rods are crafted with outstanding precision and honed by expert craftsmen to keep your knives sharp and ensure optimal performance. The octagonal handle is designed for a perfect balance of dexterity and performance and is built to minimize wrist fatigue. Additionally, a deep nitrogen cooling process and surface carbonization technology provide high strength and excellent durability to the rods, ensuring that they are suitable for all types of knives. The rods are also vacuum heat-treated to a hardness of 68±1 HRC, and the exquisite design of sour wood handles with unique grain and color further enhances their durability and grip stability.

The MITSUMOTO SAKARI 10/12 inch Black Diamond Honing Steel is a superior choice for anyone seeking a professional knife sharpener. Its fine, even texture ensures proper maintenance and correction of blades, preventing damage and maintaining optimal sharpness. The handle's design provides a firm grip and easy hand control, making it flexible and comfortable to use. In addition, the surface carbonization technology improves the surface hardness of the steel and excellent durability, making it an essential tool in any kitchen or workshop.

Instructions for using the knife sharpening rod:

1. Place the tip of the knife on a solid surface and hold the steel vertically with your non-dominant hand.
2. Hold the knife firmly on the steel with your dominant hand, ensuring that the blade is at a 20-degree angle to the steel.
3. Gently press and pull the blade down away from the steel, following the edge.
4. Repeat the process on the other side of the steel for 4-5 strokes on each side of the blade to realign the edge.

MITSUMOTO SAKARI provides a wide range of high-quality kitchenware, all of which undergo a delicate manufacturing process and strict quality audits. We are committed to ensuring the durability and longevity of our products in order to provide chefs and home cooks with the best cutting experience.

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