Couteaux Nagano
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The ceramic honing rod is the best product on the market for maintening a straight edge on all Japanese knives.
The white Japanese ceramic powder is similar to a # 5000 or # 6000 stone, allowing you to gently sharpen the blade of your knife without damaging it.
Black Japanese ceramic powder is similar to a # 7000 or # 8000 stone.
Designed specifically for Couteaux Nagano, the rod is 10.2 ”long and its diameter is 16mm to give you the best possible result no matter if you are using our smaller or longer knives. The wooden handle provides a premium finish.
When your Japanese knife is new or freshly sharpened with a Japanese stone, the ceramic honing rod will help the knife blade to keep its cut for long periods of time. It is recommended to sharpen your knives gently, at a 15-20 degre, 4 to 5 times on each side from time to time. It is always very important not to force too much and to take it slowly to get the best possible result. Precision and consistency are essential. The purpose of the honing rod is to realign the edge of the knife to retain its sharpness. It is not to sharpen your knife. It is still recommended to sharpen your Japanese knife using a water stone every year for the ultimate experience.
An honing rod made of traditional metal or diamond powder could damage the blade of your Japanese knife, they are not recommended.
