Ceramic honing steels are made of a very hard, fine material that is gentle on knives. Excellent for Japanese blades, ceramic honing rods have a very fine abrasive that will remove a minuscule amount of steel. Because it removes a bit of steel, it takes fewer passes with your knife to realign the edge. However, like pottery, ceramic honing steels can break, so take care when using one.

Find the best honing steel for you from among trusted brands like EdgeLogix and Work Sharp Culinary.