Nakiyo 12" Diamond Sharpening Rod

Open until 5pmIndependent shop in DowntownDirections

Available from Seattle Cutlery when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Sharpening rods are an effective middle ground between the ease of use of a pull-through sharpener and the precision of a whetstone . Made from stainless steel studded with coarse diamonds, the Nakiyo 12" Diamond Sharpening Rod is an aggressive, quick-acting sharpener that allows you to control the sharpening angle but doesn't require patience and prep time. It is not a honing steel, which straightens rolled edges but doesn't sharpen them. Because of its quick action and coarse finish, our diamo