{"product_id":"kazoku-keramische-slijpstaaf","title":"Kazoku Ceramic Sharpening Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween full sharpening sessions, you want to keep the edge sharp without immediately reaching for the whetstone. The Kazoku ceramic sharpening rod #2000 is fine enough to touch up the edge: light sharpening and polishing in one motion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExtra-fine ceramic (#2000)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit 2000 is finer than a classic coarse sharpening rod. It doesn't remove a large amount of steel, but aligns and refines the edge. Suitable for stainless steel knives such as the Nisei series, provided you maintain the correct angle and use light pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use the rod\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a consistent angle (often around 15–20° for this type of knife), draw the knife from heel to tip across the rod, switch sides, and repeat a few times. Do not apply heavy pressure: the ceramic does the work. Wash and dry the knife afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNo substitute for the whetstone\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the knife is truly dull or damaged, a whetstone is required. The sharpening rod is for maintenance in between. For the finishing touch after sharpening on a stone, you can use the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kazoku-paddle-strop\"\u003ePaddle Strop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic sharpening rod, fine (#2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterim edge maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for stainless steel kitchen knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLight pressure, consistent angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Kazoku\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnives and sharpening aids: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kazoku\"\u003eKazoku Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kazoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59385489064284,"sku":"SHP402","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8898\/8586\/files\/imgi_60_Kazoku-Keramische-Slijpstaaf-1000x1000.jpg?v=1791289840","url":"https:\/\/braadbaas.nl\/en\/products\/kazoku-keramische-slijpstaaf","provider":"Braadbaas \/ Culicartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}