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product_id: 7848648
title: "Kyocera Advanced Ceramics – 9 inch Ceramic Sharpening Rod for Metal Knives"
brand: "kyocera"
price: "$63.31"
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# 13.75" total length for precise control 9" advanced ceramic rod sharpens & hones Rust-proof, ultra-durable ceramic material Kyocera Advanced Ceramics – 9 inch Ceramic Sharpening Rod for Metal Knives

**Brand:** kyocera
**Price:** $63.31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice Sharp, Live Sharp: Elevate Your Edge Game

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kyocera Advanced Ceramics – 9 inch Ceramic Sharpening Rod for Metal Knives by kyocera
- **How much does it cost?** $63.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kyocera enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kyocera brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual-Sided Sharpening Power:** Ribbed side aggressively sharpens dull steel blades; smooth side hones to a razor finish—your knives will thank you.
- • **Effortless Edge Maintenance:** Quick touch-ups between uses mean no more frustrating dullness—stay sharp and ahead in every culinary moment.
- • **Versatile for All Steel Blades:** Ideal for knives, scissors, and other steel cutting tools—keep your entire arsenal chef-ready without the bulk.
- • **Lightweight & Rust-Proof Design:** Crafted from advanced ceramic, this rod stays corrosion-free and easy to clean, perfect for the modern kitchen pro.
- • **Precision Length for Masterful Sharpening:** At 13.75 inches overall with a 9-inch ceramic rod, enjoy optimal leverage and control for flawless blade maintenance.

## Overview

The Kyocera Advanced Ceramics 9-inch Ceramic Sharpening Rod offers a professional-grade sharpening experience with its dual-sided, ultra-hard ceramic surface. Designed specifically for steel blades, it combines a ribbed sharpening side and a smooth honing side to restore and maintain razor-sharp edges. Lightweight, rust-proof, and easy to clean, this rod is a must-have tool for millennial professionals who demand precision and efficiency in their kitchen arsenal.

## Description

Cutting with a dull knife can be dangerous. It is important to maintain your steel knives in between uses. The dual-sided surface of Kyocera's sharpening rods provide for sharpening and honing a blade. The ultra-efficient sharpening rod is made out of advanced ceramic, a material close in hardness to diamond. The durability of this rod will provide excellent results when re-sharpening or honing the cutting edge of your metal based knives, scissors and cutting tools. When your metal based knife or cutting tool is extremely dull, first use the ribbed side of the ceramic rod to sharpen the blade by creating a finely ribbed texture on the primary cutting edge. Follow by using the smooth surface to hone or finish the edge.

Review: Better than sliced bread, but if you use this you can slice your own and a lot more (including yourself, so be careful) - Where has this thing been all my life? I had dull knives for years. No more. A few strokes each way on this beauty and they are incredibly sharp. Note: you will need to learn to hold your knives at the proper angle. This sharpener will both hone and sharpen. It has ridges on one side that will create an edge. I used the ridged side when I first got the sharpener, now I just use the smooth side every now and then and my knives stay sharp. I can't say what a joy it is to have sharp cutlery. It makes cooking so much more enjoyable. A word of caution, this will make your knives very sharp, so be smart when handling your knives. Also, this well turn steel colored after several uses. I use a magic eraser to clean mine. Update 1/2016: this is still working really well for maintaining my knives. Some steel from your knives will discolor the rod. You will want to wipe it down periodically as it works better without minute steel particles clogging up the ceramic rod. I use a magic eraser to clean it.
Review: Great sharpener, but wish they used the black zirconium carbide instead - As a sharpener, this is a good model, it fits in my Henkels block and replaces the sharpening steel. It has a few ridges on one section to help with honing older knives. I started using it with a new set of zwilling pros and it works very well. The only issue is that they used white zirconium oxide, and sharpening your knives will leave little grey marks on the ceramic. It doesn't all wash out so it always looks a little dirty. Kyocera uses black zirconium carbide in some of their more expensive knives, I wish this was available in black.

## Features

- Overall length 13.75” with a 9” long ceramic sharpening rod with black handle
- Excellent for sharpening and honing steel knives, scissors and other steel blades
- Not for use on ceramic knives
- Ceramic rod is rust-proof, lightweight and easy to clean

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KKLZ68 |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #196,434 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #693 in Knife Sharpeners |
| Brand | KYOCERA |
| Color | Black/White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (462) |
| Date First Available | August 20, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04960664339556 |
| Grit Type | Extra Fine |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.11 ounces |
| Item model number | CSW-18-BK |
| Manufacturer | Kyocera |
| Material | Ceramic, Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.6"L x 1.2"W x 16.3"H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KYOCERA
- **Color:** Black/White
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04960664339556
- **Grit Type:** Extra Fine
- **Item Weight:** 0.06 Kilograms
- **Manufacturer:** Kyocera
- **Material:** Ceramic, Plastic
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.6"L x 1.2"W x 16.3"H

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the grit of the rod?**
A: they don't give info on a # grit.  Guessing, I'd say coarser than 400.  It is by far the best rod type sharpener I've ever had.

**Q: The manual for this is in chinese/japanese  is there a manual in english?**
A: Step-by-step Breakdown and Guide to Use  ANY Manual Sharpener
Place the sharpener on your counter or work surface.
Hold the handle with your non-dominant hand (most models work for both right— and left-handed users), and hold on with a firm grip to keep the sharpener from moving during use.
Grip the knife by the handle with all fingers behind the heel.
For a multi-stage sharpener, begin with the coarse slot (assuming the knife needs more than just a touch-up or honing).
Insert the knife into the slot closest to the heel.
Pull the knife smoothly through the slot towards yourself, exerting slight pressure.
Lift the handle as you approach the tip to follow the contour of the blade. Each pull should only be 1 or 2 seconds.
Repeat steps 6 & 7 until a burr is raised along the edge of the blade.
Move to the fine grit slot and repeat steps 6 & 7 until the blade is smooth.
Clean the blade with mild soap and water and wipe dry to remove any residual metal filings.

**Q: Can this be used for ceramic knives or just for normal steel/metal knives?**
A: It can only be used for steel knives!!! For ceramic knives you need a diamond sharpening stick, as diamonds are the only substance harder than industrial ceramic!

**Q: is 6" total length or just the ceramic section?**
A: It's the actual  ceramic, sharpening, section! The black handle is 4".

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than sliced bread, but if you use this you can slice your own and a lot more (including yourself, so be careful)
*by J***H on April 25, 2014*

Where has this thing been all my life? I had dull knives for years. No more. A few strokes each way on this beauty and they are incredibly sharp. Note: you will need to learn to hold your knives at the proper angle. This sharpener will both hone and sharpen. It has ridges on one side that will create an edge. I used the ridged side when I first got the sharpener, now I just use the smooth side every now and then and my knives stay sharp. I can't say what a joy it is to have sharp cutlery. It makes cooking so much more enjoyable. A word of caution, this will make your knives very sharp, so be smart when handling your knives. Also, this well turn steel colored after several uses. I use a magic eraser to clean mine. Update 1/2016: this is still working really well for maintaining my knives. Some steel from your knives will discolor the rod. You will want to wipe it down periodically as it works better without minute steel particles clogging up the ceramic rod. I use a magic eraser to clean it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sharpener, but wish they used the black zirconium carbide instead
*by E***O on February 3, 2013*

As a sharpener, this is a good model, it fits in my Henkels block and replaces the sharpening steel. It has a few ridges on one section to help with honing older knives. I started using it with a new set of zwilling pros and it works very well. The only issue is that they used white zirconium oxide, and sharpening your knives will leave little grey marks on the ceramic. It doesn't all wash out so it always looks a little dirty. Kyocera uses black zirconium carbide in some of their more expensive knives, I wish this was available in black.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a Knife Sharpener, Not a Hone
*by A***. on February 8, 2021*

First of all, one has to be clear about understanding the difference between sharpening and honing. The former involves the removal of material in the definition of a knife-edge by raising a bur on alternate sides as you increase the grit of the sharpening material. Having sharpened a knife, as it is being used, the edge will fold over so to speak. A honing steel does not remove material, it merely realigns the knife edge. If the knife edge is really rounded out, no amount of honing will bring it back to its sharpened state. I purchased this hoping that I might be able to use it to replace a steel hone by using it very lightly for honing and more aggressively for sharpening. However, the relative grit of this ceramic rod is such that it removes too much material. It is too aggressive to use as a hone. As a sharpening implement, of course, it does do the job. However, I think it is a little bit short and n addition, the grit does not seem to be totally uniform. For this reason, I gave it four stars but I did return it and purchased the Sharpal 3000 grit ceramic rod. It has a much more robust handle with a protection guard as well as a plastic tip which can be used if the rod is placed on a table or counter in the verticle position. It is more suitable to be used as a "hone."

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