Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First of all, let me say that I am a seasoned banquet cook and I work in a very busy, gourmet focused kitchen. My knife kit includes both German and Japanese blades, but I much prefer my Shun's! I have always used fine grit diamond steels and honing rods, but since I use both German and Japanese steel I need a rod that is able to hone both. The Messermeister ceramic knife sharpener is the best tool I now own. My diamond steels have never made much of an impact on my knives, but the ceramic does an amazing job of both honing the blade and restoring sharpness to the edge. I even sharpened some really old, dull, beat-up knives that we have in storage and it cleaned them up beautifully. I use my chef's knife a lot every day, and by using this ceramic rod, I can keep my edge precise and sharp. As I mentioned, I use a lot of japanese blades and the ceramic is the perfect material for handling them safely. Did I mention that ceramic never wears out? Yeah. As long as you dont drop this rod, it will serve you well for years and keep your knives sharp. As a professional, my knives are a big, lifetime investment and by using the Messermeister ceramic rod I am keeping them near-mint. Great product!! Highly recommended as a professional!