Collection: Best Knife Sharpening/Honing Rods: Steel, Ceramic & Diamond Options Available
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Smith's Sharpeners Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener
3 1/4" overall. Black ABS case. Features carbid...Regular price $19.80Regular priceUnit price / per$26.28Sale price $19.80Sale -
Arkansas Sharpeners Ceramic Sharpening Stick
12" overall. Wood handle. 7" ceramic sharpening...Regular price $12.18Regular priceUnit price / per$13.20Sale price $12.18Sale -
Arkansas Sharpeners Ceramic Superstick
Knife sharpener with 1" diameter ceramic rod. W...Regular price $15.86Regular priceUnit price / per$20.40Sale price $15.86Sale -
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DMT Crystal Saver
Smooths away chipped edges from fine crystal, c...Regular price $28.38Regular priceUnit price / per$39.07Sale price $28.38Sale -
DMT Ceramic Sharpening Rod
12" ceramic rod. Black composite handle with ha...Regular price $62.24Regular priceUnit price / per$95.88Sale price $62.24Sale -
DMT Diamond Honing Cone Small
Fine 600 mesh. 4" tapered cone. Large end is .3...Regular price $38.88Regular priceUnit price / per$54.72Sale price $38.88Sale -
DMT Diamond Steel 12 inch
Extra fine grit. 1200 mesh. Molded black plasti...Regular price $52.58Regular priceUnit price / per$80.38Sale price $52.58Sale -
DMT Diamond Sharpening Steel
18 3/4" overall. 14" rod. Fine grit sharpening ...Regular price $60.06Regular priceUnit price / per$92.38Sale price $60.06Sale -
DMT Diamond Sharpening Steel
14 3/4" overall length. 10" rod. Fine grit shar...Regular price $50.73Regular priceUnit price / per$77.40Sale price $50.73Sale -
DMT Dia-Fold Serrated Sharpener
Blue, coarse grit. 4" diamond cone sharpens ser...Regular price $38.88Regular priceUnit price / per$54.72Sale price $38.88Sale -
DMT Dia-Fold Serrated Sharpener
Green, extra fine grit. 4" diamond cone sharpen...Regular price $38.88Regular priceUnit price / per$54.72Sale price $38.88Sale -
DMT Dia-Fold Serrated Sharpener
Red, fine grit. 4" diamond cone sharpens serrat...Regular price $38.88Regular priceUnit price / per$54.72Sale price $38.88Sale -
Eze-Lap Diamond Butcher Steel
13" overall with 7 1/2" rod. Black molded hi-im...Regular price $40.31Regular priceUnit price / per$60.67Sale price $40.31Sale -
Eze-Lap Diamond Butcher Steel
15" overall with 10" rod. Black molded hi-impac...Regular price $48.64Regular priceUnit price / per$74.04Sale price $48.64Sale -
Fallkniven Diamond Sharpener
17 1/4" overall. 12" diamond coated oval steel ...Regular price $49.16Regular priceUnit price / per$74.88Sale price $49.16Sale -
Hewlett Diamond Sharpening Rod
Measures 12" x 1/2". All rod sharpeners have a ...Regular price $38.36Regular priceUnit price / per$53.95Sale price $38.36Sale -
Hewlett Diamond Sharpening Rod
Measures 5" x 9/16". All rod sharpeners have a ...Regular price $20.94Regular priceUnit price / per$27.98Sale price $20.94Sale -
Hewlett Diamond Sharpening Rod
Measures 10" x 3/4". All rod sharpeners have a ...Regular price $38.56Regular priceUnit price / per$54.24Sale price $38.56Sale -
Hewlett Three Step System 12 inch
Kitchen Diamond Sharpener. 12" rod. Features co...Regular price $50.28Regular priceUnit price / per$76.68Sale price $50.28Sale -
Hewlett Diamond Sharpening Rod
Measure 5" x 3/4". All rod sharpeners have a mo...Regular price $23.66Regular priceUnit price / per$32.04Sale price $23.66Sale -
Hewlett Three Step System 5 inch
Kitchen Diamond Sharpener. 5" rod. Features coa...Regular price $34.77Regular priceUnit price / per$48.60Sale price $34.77Sale -
Super Mini Pocket Sharpening Steel
3 3/8" overall. 2 1/2" sharpening steel. Brass ...Regular price $11.12Regular priceUnit price / per$11.98Sale price $11.12Sale -
Super Pro Universal Sharpener
6 1/2" overall. Black composition housing with ...Regular price $12.18Regular priceUnit price / per$11.98Sale price $12.18 -
Eze-Lap Shirt Pocket Diamond Sharpener
Oval and flat surfaces with fish hook groove. L...Regular price $14.31Regular priceUnit price / per$18.10Sale price $14.31Sale -
Sharpeners Arkansas Sticks AC39 / SAS
8 1/4" wooden base. Stones measure 6" x 1" x 1/...Regular price $43.85Regular priceUnit price / per$66.36Sale price $43.85Sale -
Arkansas Sharpeners Ceramic Sharpening Stick Oak AC47
Brown oak handle. Lanyard hole. 5" ceramic rod....Regular price $11.14Regular priceUnit price / per$12.00Sale price $11.14Sale -
DMT Diamond Sharpening Steel DS2F
16 3/4" overall. 12" rod. Fine grit sharpening ...Regular price $52.58Regular priceUnit price / per$80.38Sale price $52.58Sale -
Eze-Lap Eze Edge Diamond File EE10
Double Sided, 600 and 400 grits. 8 7/8" overall...Regular price $20.23Regular priceUnit price / per$26.93Sale price $20.23Sale -
Lansky Sharpening Steel 13in LSS13S
18 1/8" overall. 12 5/8" fine grit Butcher's st...Regular price $18.25Regular priceUnit price / per$23.98Sale price $18.25Sale -
Arkansas Sharpeners Ceramic Rod - 8 1/2 inch 3/8 X 8 1/2
8.5" overall. Rod only, does not include handle...Regular price $9.59Regular priceUnit price / per$10.20Sale price $9.59Sale -
Arkansas Sharpeners Ceramic Rod - 4 1/2 inch 3/8X41/2
4.5" overall. Rod only, does not include handle...Regular price $9.07Regular priceUnit price / per$9.60Sale price $9.07Sale -
IOXIO Duo Ceramic Knife Sharpener MS-0109VU
15.25" overall. Black synthetic handle. Keyring...Regular price $57.82Regular priceUnit price / per$88.78Sale price $57.82Sale -
IOXIO White Ceramic Knife Sharpener MS-1301VU
Black synthetic handle. Keyring. Hand guard. 10...Regular price $37.57Regular priceUnit price / per$52.78Sale price $37.57Sale -
Smith's Sharpeners Oval Ceramic Sharpening Rod 51205
13" overall. Lanyard hole. 8" oval ceramic rod....Regular price $36.41Regular priceUnit price / per$51.05Sale price $36.41Sale -
DMT Diamond-Vee Fine Grit Serrated 20004
6.5" overall. Grit: Fine. Diamond sharpener. Id...Regular price $38.15Regular priceUnit price / per$53.64Sale price $38.15Sale -
Eze-Lap Oval Sharpening Rod 1200gr D10SF
15.5" overall. Black synthetic handle. Lanyard ...Regular price $38.43Regular priceUnit price / per$54.05Sale price $38.43Sale -
Hewlett Diamond Sharpening Rod PM12
Measures 12" x 3/4". All rod sharpeners have a ...Regular price $43.48Regular priceUnit price / per$65.76Sale price $43.48Sale -
Miscellaneous Sharpening Steel E0-128 12"
12" stainless steel rod. Black plastic handle w...Regular price $13.42Regular priceUnit price / per$16.78Sale price $13.42Sale -
Miscellaneous Sharpening Steel 8in E0128-8"
13" overall. Black synthetic handle. 8" steel s...Regular price $11.81Regular priceUnit price / per$14.38Sale price $11.81Sale
What Are Knife Sharpening Rods & How to Use Them?
A good sharpening rod, also known as a honing rod, is essential for keeping your knives sharp, safe, and ready for action. Unlike pull-through sharpeners that remove more metal, rods are designed to realign and maintain your knife’s edge with minimal wear, perfect for home chefs, outdoorsmen, and everyday knife users.
At BlackCountryOutdoor, we bring you the best knife sharpening rods in steel, ceramic, and diamond options, making it easy to match the right rod to your knives. Whether you want the durability of a traditional steel rod, the fine grit of ceramic for precision, or the fast, aggressive edge restoration of diamond-coated rods, our collection has the right tool for the job.
For U.S. shoppers looking to keep their kitchen knives razor-sharp, touch up an EDC blade, or maintain a hunting knife in the field, our sharpening rods deliver consistent performance with simple, no-fuss use.
Key Features
- Available in steel, ceramic, and diamond-coated rods
- Ideal for maintaining sharp edges on kitchen, outdoor, and EDC knives
- Lightweight and easy to store or carry for field use
- Ergonomic handles and non-slip grips for safe sharpening
- Steel rods realign edges without removing excess metal
- Ceramic rods provide a fine, polished edge
- Diamond rods offer fast sharpening for dull or hard blades
- Built for long-lasting durability from top brands
Featured Brands
- Arkansas Sharpeners: Known for natural sharpening stones and rods that deliver traditional, reliable edge maintenance.
- DMT: Innovative U.S. brand specializing in precision-engineered diamond sharpening rods and tools.
- Eze-Lap: Trusted for durable diamond-coated rods that provide fast, consistent sharpening results.
- Fallkniven: Premium Swedish brand offering high-quality ceramic and diamond sharpening rods for professionals.
- Hewlett: Makers of user-friendly multi-surface sharpeners and compact rod designs.
- IOXIO: German brand recognized for finely crafted ceramic honing rods with superior performance.
- Lansky: Popular U.S. sharpening system brand with versatile rods and accessories for all blade types.
- Rough Ryder: Affordable, reliable sharpening rods designed for everyday carry and outdoor use.
FAQ's
1. How to use a knife sharpener rod?
Hold the rod vertically with the tip on a stable surface. Place the knife at a 15–20° angle against the rod and swipe the blade from heel to tip, alternating sides. Repeat several times until sharp.
2. What’s the difference between a honing rod and a sharpening rod?
Honing rods primarily realign the edge, while diamond or ceramic rods can also remove small amounts of metal to sharpen.
3. Which type of rod is best for everyday kitchen use?
Steel rods are most common for daily honing, while ceramic and diamond rods are better for refining or restoring duller edges.
4. Can sharpening rods replace whetstones?
Not entirely. Rods are great for maintaining edges, but heavily dulled knives may still need sharpening with a whetstone or pull-through sharpener.
5. Are ceramic rods fragile?
Ceramic rods are excellent for fine honing, but can break if dropped; handle them carefully.
6. Do diamond sharpening rods wear out?
Yes, over time, the diamond coating will wear, but quality brands last for years with proper care.
7. Can I use a sharpening rod on serrated knives?
Yes, but only on the flat side of the serrations. Specialized tools are better for deep serrations.
8. What size sharpening rod should I choose?
Select a rod at least as long as your largest knife blade for consistent sharpening strokes.
9. Are sharpening rods safe for beginners?
Yes, with proper technique. Start slow and maintain a consistent angle to avoid damaging the blade.
10. How often should I use a sharpening rod?
For kitchen knives, honing once or twice a week helps maintain performance. Outdoor knives may need to be sharpened after each heavy use.