The Bob Kramer Ceramic Sharpening Rod is an excellent maintenance tool to be used on a regular basis between sharpening. Its purpose is to align the blade edge and increase cutting efficiency. Ceramic is very gentle on a blade edge and will keep it razor sharp. Ceramic is hard enough to be effective on both German and Japanese knives.Ceramic honing steel for putting a fine polish on your blades.

• Helps maintain the edge and sharpness on your German or Japanese knives
• Ultra-fine 1600 grit ceramic honing rod with 70 Rockwell Hardness
• 10" Ceramic rod with durable plastic handle
• Should be used regularly in between sharpening
• Made in Germany with a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty