SHARPAL 119N Diamond Sharpening Steel Professional Solid Knife Sharpener Honing Rod with Built-In Angle Guides Sharpens Realigns and

I'm very pleased with this honing rod. It has a nice, solid feel to it, and the handle is comfortable to grasp and hold. The rubber end tip is effective to keep the rod firmly planted in place when it's used vertically, and can be removed should you want to use it in a more freehand fashion. The 20 degree angles on the handle are helpful. One quibble is that I would have liked to see a 15 degree guide in addition to the 20 degree ones, but it's not a significant issue. This works great to hone an already sharpened blade to an excellent edge. I use it before each knife use and it has significantly extended the time before the blade needs a full sharpening. It's quick, easy and effective -- the three criteria I look for the most when it comes to keeping a blade at peak sharpness. Very good value for the price. Read more

Excellent material to maintain sharp edges. Easier than stropping & quickly hones the edge back to a crisp apex. Cleans up the small edge rolls or dings. Alternate sides with each pass. Great to extend blade life between sharpening! The rubber foot is nice. Much easier to maintain your ~ 15• to 20• angle when the rod is anchored vertically against a table. Pure ceramic rod, not coated. Metal honing rods realign edges but ceramic helps to gently remove excess material for a crisp edge that’s sharp & aligned. Wipes clean easily. I like having angle guides but Model 118N with the standard handle has a slightly wider diameter, offering a bit more ceramic. Feels like it will last a long time if you keep light pressure & clean it each time. Extremely pleased with all my Sharpal products! Read more

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent honing rod — sharpens, aligns, and lasts I added the SHARPAL 119N Diamond Sharpening Steel to my kitchen tools, and it’s been a game-changer. Unlike traditional honing rods, this one not only realigns the blade but also actually sharpens thanks to its diamond-coated surface. ✅ Pros: Diamond-coated surface: Restores dull knives quickly and effectively—sharpening plus honing in one tool. Built-in angle guides: Super helpful for maintaining consistent angles (great for beginners and pros). Solid construction: Feels heavy-duty and well-balanced, not flimsy. Versatile: Works on chef knives, utility knives, and even some outdoor blades. Low maintenance: Easy to clean—just wipe with a damp cloth after use. ❌ Cons: Not for serrated knives: Best suited for straight-edge blades only. Aggressive sharpening: Diamond surface can remove more metal than ceramic rods—use with care if you only want honing. Handle a bit large: Comfortable, but may feel bulky for people with smaller hands. 🧾 Final Verdict: The SHARPAL 119N is more than just a honing rod—it’s a reliable sharpener and edge realigner in one. Perfect for home cooks and professionals who want consistently sharp knives with minimal effort. A great upgrade from traditional steels. Read more

Replaced an old well worn carbide sharpening rod. Way overdue so my go to knives were in desperate need of a good sharpening. The Sharal119N is a basic kitchen sharpening rod. It is heavy and could be used as a weapon and it required drilling out my knife block slightly. The rod is 9 3/4", the handle 5" and the rod is .470" bare and .477" at the carbide. So it has a .0035" carbide grit matrix plated (nickel?) onto a steel rod. The abrasive is medium light. It easily re-sharpens knives in good condition with just a few light strokes. For dull but not damaged knives it will work, but it will take a few minutes to regrind the edge. I would not recommend this for damaged knives, the grit is not sufficient and hard working the rod could reduce its life. To be clear this rod as with all carbide rods actually regrinds the edge and the amount will depend on the pressure used and the number of stokes. This is not for sharpening anything other than ordinary knives, not lawnmower blades, pruning shears or the like. It is not for hyper sharpening of expensive knives. Knife freaks should pass this up. However, home chefs will find it easy to keep their working knives sharp. It is perfectly adequate for knives that cost less than the sharpening rod itself. It does have minor flaws. There a few spots where the grit has a glitch, you can't see it or feel it it, but you will notice it when sharpening as the blade will hang or click over the spot. Simply rotate the rod slightly and keep going, but for hyper sharpening this would be the kiss of death. My reasons for choosing the Sharpal was that it was round, the right length and I have a lot of experience with carbide sharpeners rods in the kitchen, the only place it will ever be used. Read more

This is a great knife sharpening tool. The diamond coating brings the knife to a very sharp edge in just a few strokes. The angled molded in feature on the handle actually helps in starting the knife at the right angle and is a useful thing and not a gimmick. I liked this sharpener so much that I bought several for my relatives and all of them are happy owners. Read more