{"product_id":"shun-kanso-9-inch-combination-honing-steel-b019iskefu","title":"Shun Kanso 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tk-product-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tk-product-story__intro\"\u003eShun Kanso 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel is a maintenance tool for tending a knife edge between sharpening sessions. Honing and sharpening solve different problems: a rod can help a serviceable edge, while a worn or damaged edge needs an appropriate sharpening method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tk-product-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tk-product-icon tk-product-icon--care\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse light pressure and a controlled angle; repeated forceful strokes are not a substitute for sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tk-product-icon tk-product-icon--ruler\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9-inch rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe named rod length provides working room for guided strokes. Keep the tip supported securely when using a vertical technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tk-product-icon tk-product-icon--guide\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombination honing surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the tool’s instructions for its different honing surfaces and use it only on compatible knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind your fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the maintenance method for the edge you actually own. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/honing-rod-or-whetstone-japanese-knives\"\u003ehoning rod versus whetstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains when each helps; serrated and single-bevel blades may need a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the rod clean and dry, following the maker’s directions for removing residue. Store it separately from knife edges, and inspect both the rod and knife before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67911838630046,"sku":"TK-AMZ-B019ISKEFU","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tokyoknives.com\/products\/shun-kanso-9-inch-combination-honing-steel-b019iskefu","provider":"Tokyo Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}