{"product_id":"large-diamond-oval-honing-rod","title":"Large Diamond Oval Honing Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eA professional-grade diamond-coated honing rod from the Simón Collection, engineered for the demanding home cook, hunter, and professional chef. The oval profile covers more of the blade with every stroke, delivering faster edge realignment than round rods, while the industrial diamond coating quickly restores keen sharpness to even the hardest steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Diamond Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive diamond-abrasive surface hones and lightly sharpens carbon and stainless steels — including hard Japanese blades that traditional steel rods cannot touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Cross-Section:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broader contact patch than round rods realigns and refines the edge in fewer strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Length Rod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long working surface accommodates chef knives, brisket slicers, and hunting blades in a single pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Soft-Grip Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured non-slip handle stamped with the Simón Collection mark, with a full guard to protect the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel loop at the pommel for wall or magnetic-strip storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor the tip on a cutting board and draw the blade down and across the diamond surface at a 15–20° angle, alternating sides for 5–10 strokes. Use before each cooking session to maintain a keen, professional edge — or when your blade needs more bite than a ceramic rod can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for all El Matador kitchen, hunting, and pocket knives, including high-carbon, stainless, and Damascus steel blades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Matador Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51951245492514,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7369\/2962\/files\/large-diamond-honing-rod-1.jpg?v=1783462130","url":"https:\/\/elmatadorknives.com\/products\/large-diamond-oval-honing-rod","provider":"El Matador Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}