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Silver honing rod with bamboo handle, 12 inch

Iwatani UK0354 Honing Rod 12 Inch Silver Bamboo

SKU CH-E455-C9EZN

A 12 inch carbon steel honing rod with a bamboo handle and hanging hook restores kitchen and pocket knives to a sharp edge

  • Size/Dimensions17.9 cm x 2.4 cm x 1.7 cm
  • ColorSilver
  • Color MappingSilver
  • MaterialBamboo
  • Item Count1
  • Selling UnitSet
  • Carbon steel rod protects the cutting edge during honing
  • Ergonomic non-slip grip suits both right and left hands
  • Hanging loop enables compact storage and quick access
  • Works with standard and serrated kitchen, sporting and pocket knives
  • 12 inch length gives ample stroke room for larger blades

Professional Honing Rod for All Knife Types

The Iwatani UK0354 is a 12 inch carbon steel honing rod plated with nickel-chrome for a fine surface that protects cutting edges during use. It suits kitchen, household, sporting and pocket knives, including both standard and serrated blades. The ergonomic handle fits right or left hands and a slip-resistant rubber bottom keeps the rod steady while honing. A hanging loop allows convenient, space-saving storage.

Simple Maintenance Keeps the Rod Ready

Wipe the carbon steel body with a non-woven cloth soaked in cooking oil and dry it thoroughly after each session. If water is used for cleaning, the rod must be dried completely and hung in a cool place to air-dry. The nickel-chrome plating resists corrosion when cared for properly. Do not place the sharpener in a dishwasher.

Compact Build Fits Tight Spaces

At 17.9 cm long, 2.4 cm wide and 1.7 cm thick, the bamboo-handled rod stores easily in a drawer or hangs from a hook without crowding other tools. The single-piece construction has no loose parts to rattle or misalign. Buyers who need a motorised sharpener or a multi-stage system with angle guides will not find those features here.

Highlights

  • Carbon steel rod protects the cutting edge during honing
  • Ergonomic non-slip grip suits both right and left hands
  • Hanging loop enables compact storage and quick access
  • Works with standard and serrated kitchen, sporting and pocket knives
  • 12 inch length gives ample stroke room for larger blades

Specifications

BrandIwatani
Part NumberUK0354
Size/Dimensions17.9 cm x 2.4 cm x 1.7 cm
ColorSilver
Color MappingSilver
MaterialBamboo
Item Count1
Selling UnitSet
Set Count1
FeaturesCarbon Steel, Fine, false

Questions about this item

How do I use the 12 inch honing rod and what is the common mistake?

Hold the rod vertically with the rubber tip on a stable surface. Draw the knife down at a consistent angle from heel to tip, alternating sides. The mistake is changing the angle mid-stroke, which rounds the edge instead of aligning it.

What ongoing care does the carbon steel rod with nickel-chrome plating need?

Wipe the rod with a non-woven cloth lightly soaked in cooking oil after each use. If washed with water, dry it completely and hang in a cool place. Never put it in the dishwasher.

What limits performance during a long sharpening session?

The fine surface of the 12 inch carbon steel rod aligns edges without removing much metal. Under sustained use on very dull blades, it cannot restore a new bevel — only a whetstone or grinder can reprofile the edge.

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