• MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod with Grooves 9.5 in
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MAC · Japan
  • current Best Seller; 1200-grit ceramic honing rod is a strong fit for MAC blades..

MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod with Grooves 9.5 in

MAC Black Ceramic Honing Rod with Grooves 9.5 in

£46.95 GBP
£46.95 GBP
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  • Made in MAC
  • Tier - Best

“A fine ceramic maintenance rod for thin Japanese-style edges — more refinement than brute-force sharpening.”

Lucy · Head of Curation
  • Free UK delivery over £75

MAC’s black ceramic honing rod is aimed at the thin, hard edges for which a coarse Western steel can feel unnecessarily aggressive. The fine ceramic abrasive both realigns and lightly refines the edge, while the grooved surface increases contact with the blade.

It is the natural day-to-day maintenance companion for MAC owners who want to preserve the brand’s low-resistance cutting feel. The 9.5 in rod suits most chef’s, santoku and utility knives. Made in Japan.

  • 9.5 in grooved ceramic rod
  • Fine abrasive to realign and lightly refine the edge
  • Made in Japan
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Best for

Best for

  • current Best Seller; 1200-grit ceramic honing rod is a strong fit for MAC blades..
Not ideal for

Consider something else if

  • Choose a medium stone when the edge is properly blunt or needs bevel correction; avoid using a rod on chipped edges.
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Lucy's Verdict

A fine ceramic maintenance rod for thin Japanese-style edges — more refinement than brute-force sharpening.

Lucy · Head of Curation

Why we chose it

We chose it because MAC’s knives deserve a maintenance tool that matches their thin geometry. Ceramic is a more natural fit here than selling every customer the same coarse diamond rod.

Who it's best for

Buy it if you own MAC or similar plain-edge Japanese knives and want regular edge maintenance without moving straight to a whetstone.

Why Lucy recommends it

  • Black ceramic honing rod with grooves; 9.5 in / approx. 24 cm class. Exact manufacturer spec should be confirmed with MAC supplier data.

Not sure this is the one? Ask Lucy

OriginJapan
TypeHoning Steel / Ceramic Rod
CategoryProducts
ColorPolypropylene
Size9.5in ceramic
BrandMAC
Is Knifefalse
Type of SteelChromium-Molybdenum-Vanadium
Country of ManufactureJapan

Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning, storage and compatibility guidance. For sharpening products, match the tool to the knife’s edge angle, steel hardness and blade type before use.

Free UK delivery On orders over £75. Blades ship in protective packaging — never loose in a box.

Warranty check Ask Lucy before you buy — we'll tell you honestly if this isn't the one.

If you're torn

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