SHARPAL119N Diamond Sharpening Steel – Professional Solid Knife Sharpener Honing Rod with Built-In Angle Guides, Sharpens, Realigns, and Polishes Edges for Chef and Kitchen Knives

Was reasonable price on sale, seems well made, good size and works well sharpening my kitchen knives. Does what I need it to do.

Great sharpening rod. Quickly removes steel. Can use the edge as is or strop to get razor sharpness. Great price.

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.

I bought this diamond sharpening tod in December 2022. Here are my takeways:1. WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT?I gotta say, the quality has been exceptional. I've been using for over a year and I probably used it a thousand times so far, as I do spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Extremely sturdy, plastic handle is super easy to grip and it feels great in the hand. It's not heavy, comparing to the regular, steel rod. I noticed some reviewers had problem with the diamonds on the rod, however, after a year I haven't encountered any issues. Maintenance is extremely easy, I wipe it with the dry, terry cloth. Do not wash it in the dishwasher as it will more than likely rust, or the heat will ruin the diamonds.2. HOW DOES THIS PRODUCT PERFORM?Performance is another key aspect of this rod. The fine diamond mesh embedded in the rod, sharpens any knife in just a couple of swipes. Literally you will spend seconds in sharpening your knife. I need to mention, you cannot hone and set the edge with this rod, you will need to use a honing stone for that.3. IS THE PRODUCT EASY TO USE?Needless to say, no instruction is necessary. Few seconds, few swipes and your blade is razor sharp. Cutting through the soft tomatoes or soft meats has been extreme pleasure.4. IS THE PRODUCT A GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY?Comparing with other diamond rods out there, that can cost upward of hundreds of dollars, after a year of using it daily, I can say it's extremely great value for the money.5. WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO YOU?You know what they say, the most dangerous knife is the dull knife. Well you will not have a problem with this product. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for super affordable, long-lasting rod, that is easy to use and keep your knife set razor sharp!!

This sharping “steel” is EXCELLENT.I FIRST USED IT ON OUR EXPENSIVE KITCHEN KNIVES.And, then, I used the steel on our “cheapo” steak knives, which we use daily at our dining room table. I was impressed with how quickly they were sharper, than when new💥👏💕I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY AND THE PRICE 👏💕👀🦬

This item does what it says it does . Two strokes on either side at 25 degrees angle and rolled blade sharp , two more on either side and razor sharp . I don’t generally give any kind of salute to something I pay for as I expect the product I pay for should perform as stated , alas more fool me . This diamond steel does what it states and I’m buying one for my son . I’m not sure he deserves it .

Sharpens well. What bothers me is the handle has 6 sides and they are all 20°. 5 stars if the handle had various sharpening degrees or at least an adapter that could be attached to the handle for various sharpening degrees in addition to 20°

love it, very little effort and the angle guides on handel help