There's a quiet satisfaction in restoring an edge, and the Kogarashi Mo Series Sharpening Rod turns that ritual into something worth savoring. Its coarse 100–400 grit surface bites into a dulled blade with confidence, drawing back a working edge stroke by stroke.

Balanced in the hand, it feels less like a tool and more like part of the process.

Built from durable carbon steel with a high-carbon chrome-plated surface, this rod is engineered to hold up to repeated use without losing its bite. The white oak burnt wood and red G10 handle adds grip and visual warmth, while a hardness of 68°±1 HRC keeps the abrasive surface rigid stroke after stroke.

It's best suited for restoring a working edge on kitchen knives rather than fine polishing a coarse-grit workhorse for keeping blades cutting-ready.

• Material: Carbon Steel
• Surface: High Carbon Chrome Plated
• Grit Type: Coarse (100–400)
• Hardness: 68°±1 HRC
• Handle: White Oak Burnt Wood & Red G10

• Restoring a working edge on dulled kitchen knives
• Coarse-grit sharpening before finer honing
• Best for touch-ups, not fine polishing

• Package Size: 38 x 9 x 4 cm (14.96 x 3.54 x 1.57 in)
• Weight: 0.7 kg

Hand wash only, right after use, with warm water and mild soap.

Do not use a dishwasher.

Dry the knife completely to prevent rust. Use a wood or plastic cutting board avoid glass or stone.

Do not cut bones or frozen food.

Store in a knife block, on a magnetic strip, or in a sheath.

Sharpen from time to time to keep the blade sharp.

Make it yours — initials, a name, a date, or a short message, engraved on any blade at no extra cost.

Email us at contact@meito-knives.com before ordering with what you'd like engraved and on which knife.

We'll send you a mockup to approve, then a link to complete your order.

Shipping

We offer free shipping on all orders. Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days. Once shipped, delivery takes 7 to 12 business days. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.

Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in their original packaging. Contact us to start a return, and once approved, we'll provide instructions for sending the item back.