A honing rod is used to maintain the sharpness of your knife; it's a quick and easy way to keep your knife sharp for a long time. Remember to choose the right type of honing rod for your specific knife!
Ceramic honing rod- For chef's knives.
Diamond honing rod- Provides a significantly more aggressive edge, recommended for knives that will be used heavily.
Steel honing rpd - For European knives with softer steel.