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The best way to sharpen any knives, not just Global is by whetstone. But for fine tuning and honing you can use Global’s Ceramic Sharpening Rod. The ceramic rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. Prolongs intervals between professional sharpening Perfect for keeping Global knife edges in shape Stainless-steel handle molded for comfort, dimpled for safe grip.

A dull knife in the kitchen can ruin any meal. Keep your knives sharp with this easy-to-use whetstone kit. Whetstone features two sides: coarse for forming a new edge and repairing nicked blades and fine for sharpening blades to a razor edge. Included guides hold blades at the proper angle for perfect results every time, while the storage box elevates and protects the stone while sharpening and provides a tidy space to store everything when not in use. Instructions included. Manufacturer: Global. Includes: Dual grit whetstone (#220/#1000), small and large guide rails, storage box. Material: Stone, plastic. Care: Hand wash with water only. Use: Soak stone for 10 to 15 minutes prior to sharpening. Dimensions: 8A3/4″ x 2A3/4″ xA3/4″. Warranty: Manufacturers warranty. Made in Japan.

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G-1800L Features: -High quality knives should be sharpened with high quality hones.-The brown side of this combination whetstone is rough at 240 grit.-Blue side is graded at medium, with 1000 grit.

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This two-sided whetstone offers two degrees of coarseness for honing knife edges. The orange side is coarse (Grit 240) for honing dull edges. The gray side is medium (Grit 1000) and used in the second step of honing for bringing edges to a sharpness suitable for use. The whetstone requires submersion in water for 10 to 15 minutes before use. It fits into a removable rubber base that prevents slippage while it’s being used. The whetstone measures 7-1/8 inches long, 2-3/8 inches wide, and 1-1/8 inches thick. Instructions and diagrams for proper honing are included. –Fred Brack

Global super fine grit ceramic whetstone to help restore Global blades or others to their original sharpness.

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Global 9-1/2 inch ceramic sharpener

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Despite the name, sharpening steels don’t actually sharpen knives–unless they’re diamond steels. Instead, they perform the vital task of realigning, or resetting, edges, which bend when contacting a cutting surface or other hard object. Because this tool is made of harder-than-steel ceramic it performs better and quicker than most steels. Using the sharpener often–before each time a knife is employed is ideal–prevents a blade from becoming dull and prolongs intervals between professional sharpenings, or the need of a whetstone or other true sharpening device. Like Global’s signature knife handles, the ceramic sharpener’s handle is molded for comfort and dimpled for a safe grip. The rule is that a realigning tool should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this sharpener’s 9-1/2-inch rod is long enough for most household knives. –Fred Brack

MinoSharp Plus Black/Red. If ease of use is your primary consideration, MinoSharp Plus is the correct sharpening tool for you. It is suitable for all brands of knives. However, It cannot be used for serrated knives or knives sharpened on one side like the Bunmei knives. The larger wheels of the MinoSharp Plus put a larger edge on your knives giving them a longer lasting edge. The large wheels make the MinoSharp Plus the most effective sharpening gadget, manual or electric, on the market. The MinoSharp Plus is more appropriate for thicker, heavier European and American brands of knives.

Professional knife sharpening Medium Waterstone Kit. The kit contains a medium (1000 grit) stone, a set of guide rails and a plastic holder which doubles as a storage box and a base to elevate the stone above a counter during sharpening. The storage box is ventilated so that the whetstone will dry if it is put into the box while still wet.

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One of three Global whetstones of different grit ratings, this pink one is Grit 5000 for finely honing nearly sharp knife edges just before they’re used. It’s made of hardened ceramic powder for quick, easy work and can be used immediately after wetting—-there’s no need for a lengthy submersion in water. Attached to the whetstone is a porcelain slab for rigidity. The whetstone rests in a removable, rubber-like plastic base to prevent slippage while you use it. It measures 8-1/4 inches long, 2-3/4 inches wide, and 7/8 inch thick. Instructions and diagrams for proper honing accompany the whetstone. –Fred Brack

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• Dimensions: 4.5 IN x 20.2 IN x 14.2 IN

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Although steels often are touted as sharpening tools, few actually sharpen knife blades, but they do perform the vital task of realigning, or resetting, edges, which bend when contacting a cutting surface or other hard object. Because this tool’s chrome/vanadium stainless-steel rod contains hundreds of thousands of diamond particles, it’s hard enough to somewhat sharpen a blade. Using this steel won’t replace a professional sharpening job, which proceeds from coarse grinding to ever-finer grinding at tightly controlled angles. However, it will lengthen intervals between sharpenings better than a steel without diamonds because it accomplishes the final task of a professional sharpening, which is polishing the edge to a fine point.

Exceptionally well made, this tool’s rod has a solid core and has been plated with hard chrome for additional resistance to abrasion and to extend its life. Because the rod is a 3/4-inch-wide oval, it exposes more surface and works quicker than a cylindrical rod. Like Global’s signature knife handles, the steel’s handle is molded for comfort and dimpled for a safe grip. The rule is that a steel should be at least as long as the knife blade being drawn across it, and this steel’s 10-inch rod is long enough for most household knives. –Fred Brack

Maintain the razor edge of your Global knives with this efficient manual sharpener from Japan. Its coarse and fine wheels hone the blade to razor sharpness in stages, while a water slurry keeps the blade and wheels clean during operation. The Global Ceramic Water Stone Sharpener consists of two ceramic wheels. The first stage is a white coarse wheel and the second stage is a pink fine wheel for a complete sharpening process. Since the sharpening groove is not parallel, the oblique angle of the ceramic wheel is able to restore the razor sharpness of the knife.