Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5" - AC71

$1.95

Part #: AC71 | Sharpening Products
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AC71: Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5"

Sharpening Products

8.5" ceramic sharpening rod. 0.4" in diameter. Top quality ceramic. Rod only. Does not include handle. Made in USA.

UPC Code: 000151

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Sharpening Products, Ceramic Handle Material, Knife Sharpeners, Made in USA

Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA
Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5"rated 4.520 stars out of 5 (25 reviews)
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Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5"
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jumper
los angeles
Jul 28, 2026
Pros: Durability, Ease of Use, Effectiveness, Overall Quality
Cons: None
all you need
This gets kitchen knives sharp enough. A few swipes does the job on good knife. What's the point of trying to keep a blade razor sharp unless you're skinning a moose?
Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5"
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mikey
Philadelphia , Pa
Apr 14, 2026
Pros: Durability, Ease of Use, Effectiveness
Cons: None
Perfect
Wow!! Absolutely perfect and so cheap compared to other stores. Other stores wanted $30-50 for a single rod that was smaller then this one.
Ceramic Sharpening Rod 8.5"
rated 3 stars out of 5
Long Knife
West Virginia
Dec 31, 2025
Pros: None
Cons: None
Too soon to really evaluate
I made oak and walnut bases for the rods and gave them as gifts. When I tried the rods, there were a couple of rough spots on each, but I'm guessing that in time they will smooth out. I have a set of the original "Crock Sticks" from Cutlery World that are over 40 years old and the rods are very smooth. My take on these is that you will probably want to use cheaper knives on them until they smooth out some. I drilled my wooden bases at 23 degrees to match my factory version. 

I much prefer fine ceramic rods to any other touch-up method, such as butcher steels, etc. They also work well to remove a stubborn burr after sharpening. By the way, an ink eraser or scouring powder both work to remove the steel residue to refresh the surface.
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