{"title":"Honing rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoning rods keep a sharp edge sharp between sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceramic-honing-rod","title":"Ceramic Honing Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eA honing rod does not sharpen a blunt knife. It keeps an edge that is already sharp, so you sharpen less often. For a blunt knife, start with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpeners\"\u003erolling sharpeners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith use, the fine edge of a knife bends to one side. A few light strokes down this white ceramic rod bring it back into line. Ceramic is harder than steel and very fine, so it also smooths the edge lightly as it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e one ceramic honing rod, 10 in (25 cm), with a black handle, a hand guard and a hanging hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic is brittle: do not drop the rod. For steel knives, not for ceramic knives. Wipe it clean after use and keep it out of the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honvik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55414533849426,"sku":"HV-ROD-CER","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1128\/8562\/9266\/files\/honvik-ceramic-rod-packshot.jpg?v=1794423630"},{"product_id":"honing-steel","title":"Honing Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA honing steel does not sharpen a blunt knife. It straightens an edge that is already sharp, so you sharpen less often. For a blunt knife, start with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpeners\"\u003erolling sharpeners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith use, the fine edge of a knife bends to one side. A few light strokes down the ridged steel rod bring it back into line. The steel does not grind the blade away, so you can use it every time you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e one honing steel, 10 in (25 cm), with a black handle, a hand guard and a hanging hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e for everyday steel kitchen knives. Very hard, thin blades are better kept on a ceramic rod. Not for ceramic knives. Wipe it clean after use and keep it out of the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honvik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55414535618898,"sku":"HV-ROD-STL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1128\/8562\/9266\/files\/honvik-honing-steel-packshot.jpg?v=1794423638"}],"url":"https:\/\/gethonvik.com\/collections\/honing-rods.oembed","provider":"Honvik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}