Q: What's included in this kit?
It includes two 3/8" diameter, 8" long ceramic honing rods, an 8" rigid nylon safety rod and instructions for building a compact wood base. Wood for the base is not included.
Wood not included.
With this kit you can make a knife sharpening set-up for yourself or as a gift for someone else. The kit includes two 3/8" diameter ceramic rods, 8" long, an 8" rigid nylon safety rod and instructions for building a compact base for use and storage. The rods are about 280 grit, coarse enough to remove material but fine enough to leave an ideal edge for kitchen knives.
Made in Canada.
It includes two 3/8" diameter, 8" long ceramic honing rods, an 8" rigid nylon safety rod and instructions for building a compact wood base. Wood for the base is not included.
It protects your hand if one of the ceramic honing rods happens to break while you are honing a knife.
Drill at 70° from the surface for a 40° included angle suited to slicing knives, or at 65° for a 50° included angle suited to chopping knives.
They are about 280 grit, coarse enough to remove material but fine enough to leave an edge suited to kitchen knives.
| Materials | Ceramic honing rods; rigid nylon safety rod |
| Dimensions | Two 3/8" dia. × 8" long ceramic rods; 8" nylon safety rod |
| Capacity | About 280 grit |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | 2 ceramic honing rods; 1 nylon safety rod; base-building instructions (wood not included) |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Ceramic Rod Honing Kit
With this kit you can make a knife sharpening set-up for yourself or as a gift for someone else. The kit includes two 3/8" diameter ceramic rods, 8" long, an 8" rigid nylon safety rod and instructions for building a compact base for use and storage. The rods are about 280 grit, coarse enough to remove material but fine enough to leave an ideal edge for kitchen knives.
Made in Canada.
