🔪 AC46 Ceramic 11.5" Sharpening Stick - Arkansas Sharpeners: 7" Rod & Wood Handle Review

I use this almost every day. This is great for making a razor blade on my pocket knife. I ordered 3 for gifts but they were all broken in two when they arrived. I use these pieces to this day, they proved to be the perfect size to carry around on the hunt to sharpen my skinning knife.

Bullshit! It broke when I was sharpening my knife! Disappointed as I was really looking forward to getting a ceramic sharpening tool! It broke while sharpening a mini tactical knife after sharpening it in stone! I hope the company will contact me and maybe replace?

Whatever you do, don't fall for this trick. I mean, I'll admit I read all the other reviews that said it broke apart before I even opened the box/package and yes! so it was with this one. I just hoped that I would get lucky. (The bottom rim of the ceramic plate actually works fine.) Here, please take my money. DOH! ! !

Sharpener was sent in bubble wrap. Surprised that the sharpener didn't break in transit. Bought to sharpen curved pruning shears blades. He did a good job sharpening the blades. Use dish soap to clean the ceramic and all the metal shavings have come off. Good intermediate sharpener. I will be using Stein 3000 and 6000 for finishing kitchen knives and folding knives.

I have been using a sharpener for 8 years and have never been able to keep my JA Henkel 8 inch chef's knife sharp. After using this ceramic sharpener for 30 seconds, the same blade cut cleanly through a sheet of paper. After a paper test I managed to cut 2 acorn zucchini. It worked great on my Henkel International straight steak knives.

Good grip - seems strong for a ceramic lead. I dropped it on carpet/furniture several times and it survived! I gave the knife my palm, there was immediately a new sharp edge. (This wand is for sharpening/polishing the edge of an undamaged blade. If your blade is cut you will need a whetstone.) The glue on the price sticker on the handle was a real hassle to remove! About 70% alcohol, then furniture polish and "elbow grease" LOL

This product is as advertised and works as described! ceramic rod size 6 3/4" instead of 7" described; this is within the margin of error. My wife preferred a 9 to 10 inch length. One of the serious disadvantages is that the handle does not have a protective flange that prevents the sharpened (sharpened) knife from slipping and injuring the user. I plan to buy a stainless steel washer (hard plastic will work too) and glue it on to act as a safety flange.

This sharpener is amazing! I have been able to keep all my knives in good condition and it has already helped me process 2 deer. This is a high grit sharpener so the blades should already be somewhat sharp. I usually sharpen the whetstone first and then use it to give my knife the finishing touch. I usually sharpen 2 or 3 times during processing and after a few uses for small jobs. This completes the blade and saves me having to pull the whetstone out again. However, remember that you must use…

Count me among those who don't understand how a ceramic rod can make such a difference in the final edge of a knife blade. I just didn't understand and didn't believe it. Now I regret not trying it much sooner. This stone is very easy to use and once you learn how to maintain a good knife blade angle in relation to the abrasive when sharpening, this stone (any good ceramic stone) makes a world of difference and I'm very close to creating something a razor blade. . This handlebar is well built…