The honing rod is the secret of professional chefs and kitchen enthusiasts who want their knives to stay sharp at all times. Despite its resemblance to a sharpener, the honing rod plays a slightly different role. Its main task is to straighten the knife, not to sharpen it. What makes a honing rod different and why should you have one in your kitchen?
A honing rod and a sharpener
A sharpener removes a layer of metal from the blade, restoring the shape of the edge when the knife becomes blunt. A honing rod, on the other hand, straightens the blade, correcting minor deformations that occur during use. It does not change the angle of sharpening, but restores it, levelling the cutting edge. That’s why honing rods are used more often and in between more thorough sharpening.
What kind of knives?
A honing rod is suitable for most metal knives, whether they are kitchen, butcher or utility knives. The only exception is ceramic knives – these should not be sharpened with a honing rod as they can become damaged. Damascus steel knives, due to their hardness and resistance, are ideal for dressing with a diamond cutter.
Diamond-coated honing rod BEM
The BEM Diamond Coated honing rod is a modern approach to classic knife dressing. It combines a sturdy steel construction with a diamond coating that makes dressing fast and efficient. This means that knives are not just straightened, but restored to their original sharpness in minutes.
Advantages of the BEM mousse
- The diamond coating increases sharpening precision and durability.
- Robust steel: the hardened core gives the honing rod a long service life.
- Ergonomic handle: comfortable and safe, it helps to control your every step during sharpening.
- Easy to use: the honing rod is suitable for everyday knife sharpening, making your knives as sharp as possible.
How to use a honing rod correctly?
For best results, it is important to follow the sharpening technique: hold the honing rod vertically and the knife at an angle of 20-25 degrees. Smoothly run the knife along the honing rod, first on one side of the blade and then on the other. This way your knives will always be sharp and ready to work.
The BEM diamond-coated honing rod from Kaufbei TV is the perfect choice for professionals and home cooks. Once you try sharpening your knives once with this tool, you won’t want to give it up. The honing rod will allow you to keep your knives sharp and easily cope with any culinary tasks.