MAC Ceramic Honing Rod SR-85

MAC Ceramic Honing Rod SR-85This honing rod has a medium 1200 grit surface that polishes your edge smooth. Similar in function to a traditional European "steel" these rods are meant to "hone" or gently realign your edge. Use it daily in commercial restaurant environments or once every few weeks in home environments to maintain a fine edge. This does not replace sharpening which you should still do every couple of weeks (restaurant) or every couple of months (home). Ceramic

171 mm  Blade Height at Heel

Wooden Core: High Rigidity

Yellow: #3000 (183×63×13mm)

that has a better finish than the standard KK line

The tsuchime hammered surface finish distinguishes the 33-layer Damascus aesthetic while the blade geometry sits on the thicker side

You could almost regard the Arata as the much-better-alternative to the Shapton Kuromaku

Small size

for handles

which often the diamond plate tends to get suck to the waterstone

It requires about 15 minutes of soaking before use

- NOT recommended for Dishwasher

It has enjoyed a stable spot not only in professional chef kitchens