Sharpening Rods
Tool & Knife Sharpening Rods from Smith’s
Precision
Engineered to deliver a sharp, accurate edge, Smith’s sharpening rods help maintain the perfect cutting angle for your tools.
Durability
Built to last, our rods feature high-quality materials like ceramic and diamond-coated steel for long-term use.
Ease of Use
Designed for simplicity, Smith’s honing rods make sharpening quick and hassle-free for all skill levels.
Knife Sharpening Rods for a Variety of Applications
Smith’s offers a wide range of sharpening rods tailored to different tasks, from ceramic rods for fine honing to diamond rods and sharpening steels for heavy-duty sharpening. Whether you're in the kitchen, the workshop, or the great outdoors, these tools deliver consistent results.
- Cooking: Keep kitchen knives and razor-sharp for effortless food preparation.
- Gardening: Restore the cutting-edge of pruners and shears for trimming plants and branches.
- Crafting: Sharpen blades for woodworking, paper crafts, or other precision tasks.
- Outdoor activities: Hone hunting knives or utility blades for camping, fishing, and survival needs.
- DIY repairs: Maintain sharp utility blades for cutting drywall, rope, and other materials.
Smith’s sharpening rods are a versatile solution for every edge, helping you tackle any task with confidence.
Our Sharpening Rods are Great for Knives and Tools
Smith’s sharpening rods are versatile enough to handle a wide range of knives and tools, ensuring optimal performance and sharpness. Whether you're maintaining your different knife blades or garden tools, our rods are built for the job. Perfect for Sharpening:
- Chef’s knives: Maintain sharp edges for precision chopping and slicing.
- Paring knives: Hone fine edges for intricate cuts and peeling.
- Serrated blades: Great for sharpening the toothy edge of bread and steak knives with ease.
- Straight razors: Ensure a smooth shave with a razor-sharp edge.
- Chisels and carving tools: Refine edges for woodworking and carving.
- Pruners and shears: Keep gardening tools sharp and efficient.
- Craft tools: Perfect for Exacto knives, metalworking tools, and more.
No matter the blade or tool, Smith’s sharpening rods are a trusted choice for every sharpening need.
How to Sharpen a Knife Using a Honing Rod
Honing rods, or honing steels, are essential for maintaining a knife’s edge between full sharpenings, ensuring your blades stay precise and ready for use. Sharpening knives with a honing rod is quick and easy when you follow these simple steps:
- Hold the rod securely: Grip the handle of the sharpening rod and rest the tip on a stable surface.
- Position the knife: Hold the blade at the recommended sharpening angle (rule of thumb is a 20-degree angle).
- Guide the blade: Glide the knife's edge down and across the rod, moving from the heel to the tip.
- Alternate sides: Repeat the motion on the opposite side of the blade to ensure an even edge.
- Finish and test: Complete 5–10 passes on each side, then test the sharpness on a soft material like paper.
For more details on using the correct angle and maintaining a sharp knife, check out Smith’s Knife Sharpening Angle Guide!
The Edge Experts, Since 1886
At Smith’s, we’ve been perfecting edges and crafting high-quality sharpening tools for over a century. From our beginnings in 1886 as a small Arkansas stone company, we’ve grown into a trusted name in the sharpening industry.
- Proven Expertise: With over 135 years of sharpening experience, we know edges better than anyone.
- Innovative Products: Constantly improving our designs, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for modern sharpening needs.
- Unmatched Quality: We use only the best materials, ensuring durability and superior performance.
Explore our full collection of tool and knife sharpeners, including sharpening stones, scissor sharpeners, pocket knife sharpeners, and complete sharpening systems to keep every tool in peak condition. Smith’s is your trusted partner for maintaining a sharp edge, every time.