Thread: knife sharpening rod

Originally Posted by cowboy559

thanks for all your help guys. I'm just going to break down and buy a hone I saw a nice hone from the 1800s at antique store for 40 bucks

Grab one of them. Them antique hones are much better than the modern ones for keeping a sharp edge sharp, especially if you use carbon steel knives. The modern ones can revive a dull blade better.