SHARPAL 119N Diamond Sharpening Steel Professional Knife Sharpener

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent honing rod — sharpens, aligns, and lasts I added the SHARPAL 119N Diamond Sharpening Steel to my kitchen tools, and it’s been a game-changer. Unlike traditional honing rods, this one not only realigns the blade but also actually sharpens thanks to its diamond-coated surface. ✅ Pros: Diamond-coated surface: Restores dull knives quickly and effectively—sharpening plus honing in one tool. Built-in angle guides: Super helpful for maintaining consistent angles (great for beginners and pros). Solid construction: Feels heavy-duty and well-balanced, not flimsy. Versatile: Works on chef knives, utility knives, and even some outdoor blades. Low maintenance: Easy to clean—just wipe with a damp cloth after use. ❌ Cons: Not for serrated knives: Best suited for straight-edge blades only. Aggressive sharpening: Diamond surface can remove more metal than ceramic rods—use with care if you only want honing. Handle a bit large: Comfortable, but may feel bulky for people with smaller hands. 🧾 Final Verdict: The SHARPAL 119N is more than just a honing rod—it’s a reliable sharpener and edge realigner in one. Perfect for home cooks and professionals who want consistently sharp knives with minimal effort. A great upgrade from traditional steels.

The results on my first use of this product were better than I expected. I tested it on my Cutco butcher knife that I use frequently. Definitely dull to the touch before I sharpened it. The illustrated instructions were easy to follow. The 20-degree slant on the knife handle is a great feature of the sharpening rod. I alternated between both sided of the knife edge and after three or four strokes, I was able to slice thru a piece of paper. So, out of curiosity, I tried sharpening a serrated blade. It did make a difference, but I do not recommend using this sharpener for this type of knife because it would eventually eliminate the serrated surface. The cost was definitely worth the quality of this 1200 grit diamond embedded sharpening rod.

I bought this diamond sharpening tod in December 2022. Here are my takeways: 1. WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT? I gotta say, the quality has been exceptional. I've been using for over a year and I probably used it a thousand times so far, as I do spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Extremely sturdy, plastic handle is super easy to grip and it feels great in the hand. It's not heavy, comparing to the regular, steel rod. I noticed some reviewers had problem with the diamonds on the rod, however, after a year I haven't encountered any issues. Maintenance is extremely easy, I wipe it with the dry, terry cloth. Do not wash it in the dishwasher as it will more than likely rust, or the heat will ruin the diamonds. 2. HOW DOES THIS PRODUCT PERFORM? Performance is another key aspect of this rod. The fine diamond mesh embedded in the rod, sharpens any knife in just a couple of swipes. Literally you will spend seconds in sharpening your knife. I need to mention, you cannot hone and set the edge with this rod, you will need to use a honing stone for that. 3. IS THE PRODUCT EASY TO USE? Needless to say, no instruction is necessary. Few seconds, few swipes and your blade is razor sharp. Cutting through the soft tomatoes or soft meats has been extreme pleasure. 4. IS THE PRODUCT A GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY? Comparing with other diamond rods out there, that can cost upward of hundreds of dollars, after a year of using it daily, I can say it's extremely great value for the money. 5. WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO YOU? You know what they say, the most dangerous knife is the dull knife. Well you will not have a problem with this product. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for super affordable, long-lasting rod, that is easy to use and keep your knife set razor sharp!!

Replaced an old well worn carbide sharpening rod. Way overdue so my go to knives were in desperate need of a good sharpening. The Sharal119N is a basic kitchen sharpening rod. It is heavy and could be used as a weapon and it required drilling out my knife block slightly. The rod is 9 3/4", the handle 5" and the rod is .470" bare and .477" at the carbide. So it has a .0035" carbide grit matrix plated (nickel?) onto a steel rod. The abrasive is medium light. It easily re-sharpens knives in good condition with just a few light strokes. For dull but not damaged knives it will work, but it will take a few minutes to regrind the edge. I would not recommend this for damaged knives, the grit is not sufficient and hard working the rod could reduce its life. To be clear this rod as with all carbide rods actually regrinds the edge and the amount will depend on the pressure used and the number of stokes. This is not for sharpening anything other than ordinary knives, not lawnmower blades, pruning shears or the like. It is not for hyper sharpening of expensive knives. Knife freaks should pass this up. However, home chefs will find it easy to keep their working knives sharp. It is perfectly adequate for knives that cost less than the sharpening rod itself. It does have minor flaws. There a few spots where the grit has a glitch, you can't see it or feel it it, but you will notice it when sharpening as the blade will hang or click over the spot. Simply rotate the rod slightly and keep going, but for hyper sharpening this would be the kiss of death. My reasons for choosing the Sharpal was that it was round, the right length and I have a lot of experience with carbide sharpeners rods in the kitchen, the only place it will ever be used.

This is my 1st experience with a DIAMOND steel sharpener though I’ve used regular grooved steel on all my butcher knives, pocket knives because they will always put the razors edge back with little effort. I recently bought my 1st Benchmade knife, the mini bedlam, my 1st experience the this HARD steel S90V, it’s so hard it needs a diamond sharpener. I bought this Sharpal 119H and it WORKS! My brand new Benchmade came from the factory sharp though it didn’t quite want to shave the hair on my arm also when I did the paper slice test it cut but dragged a bit, if I tried to poke the knife tip straight into the paper it wouldn’t penetrate. I spent 3 minutes, slowly and carefully swiping the blade down the diamond steel, 20 to 30 times, rechecking my previous test and they all passed! I’m done! No need to sharpen anymore. I’m totally pleased, had to share my experience encase and other out there have spend the money on the expensive knives with the High-End Steel.

The Sharpal diamond sharpening rod looks like a traditional honing rod, but the Sharpal rod will also gently remove steel from the knife to restore a decent edge. It can be used on a regular basis to keep your knives sharp. The tip is pointed and can slide on a hard surface, so I use it held vertically with a thin rubber mat on the counter top to secure the rod while in use. You could also use a cloth or sponge to prevent sliding. Heavy weight rod, with (according to Sharpal) mono-crystalline diamonds that should last for years even with regular use. Note that initially the diamonds feel coarse, but after honing a few knives, the diamond surface will smooth out a bit yet retain its honing capability and actually give a finer edge to knives. A traditional steel honing rod does not actually remove steel. Its purpose is to straighten or realign the edge of a knife. When a knife hits a bone or cuts onto a hard surface, the very edge will tend to roll over the tiniest bit. You cannot see this, but you can often feel this rollover - it is like the burr that forms on an edge during sharpening on waterstones or whet stones. The traditional steel will bend that edge back into alignment. The Sharpal diamond honing rod will both realign the edge and remove a tiny amount of the steel to give you that cutting edge all chefs desire. I use my Sharpal rod between regular sharpening activities with waterstones. Or get the Sharpal diamond stone, which never needs flattening. https://www.amazon.com/SHARPAL-Diamond-Whetstone-Storage-Sharpening/dp/B07GRWN1PV/

Works good not too aggressive and it puts a great edge on

I purchased this item a month ago. It is easy to use and sharpens well but the coating does not stick to the steel rod. As you can see by the photo's that the coating is falling off as well as the edge of the knife can put divots in the coating. I have contacted the seller to see their response. Update: I have received a very fast response back from the seller for a full refund or replacement. So I am pleased with their responsed. I have changed the rating from a 1 star to a 3 star as the item did work well until the coating started to peel. Hopefully just an anomolly.

Muy buena herramienta, la recomiendo, mis cuchillos quedan muy bien para mantenimiento del filo

Not so useful for mutton shop

Muy buen afilador que funciona muy bien y dura toda la vida. Vale la pena su precio.

Apesar de ser uma chaira diamantada não agride tanto a faca por ter uma granulação muito fina, gostei muito da qualidade. Após um mês de uso começou a soltar os grãos de diamante, não sei se é apenas uma falha no meu produto ou se já aconteceu com outros, entrei em contato com a Amazon para devolução, porém por ser um produto internacional, está burocratico para devolver, voui pensar no caso.

I wanted a new knife rod, my ceramic knife rod has been used a lot and it was not performing well after 8 years of use and was cleaned many times with a soft eraser and cleaned with soapy water but still would not give a good quick hone like when new! I wanted to try a diamond knife rod and folks seem to like the Sharpal 119H Diamond knife rod so I bought it and did a few touch ups on favorite knifes I use a lot. I have sharpened lots of knifes using good proper knife sharpens to bring the proper angles back into knife edge. A knife rod is used for just fine tuning the knife edge after a few uses and it is like new again. This Sharpal diamond just needs a light touch with a few swipes on both sides and of your knifes and performs well, DO NOT USE A HEAVY touch because you will plug the rod with knife swarf or cuttings that under performs the rod. If knife is really dull you have to use a proper knife sharpener to remove a lot of inaccurate angles + metal then use the sharpal diamond rod to fine tune the edge. Very impressed with the diamond knife rod performance and now have very sharp knifes to prepare the meals.