You simply want to use the ceramic only.
Difference between carbide and ceramic knife sharpener.
Well now hang on there.
They will both work ceramic might give you a finer edge.
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A stick sharpener comes with a pair of fine ceramic sticks and a carbide notch for roughing photo 1.
If the blade is not damaged.
If it wont sharpen with the ceramic.
Many of these rods are made out of alumina ceramic.
Well how you use your knife and maybe even how you feel about your knife will determine which one is a better fit.
Pull back about 3 to 4 times.
Then use the carbide first to repair recut the blade.
It has been my experience that a razor sharp knife get dull quicker one sharpened at a little less of an angle stays sharpe.
The rods can be round square or triangular as long as the knife has a smooth surface to slide along.
Only go the same direction with the blade.
Ceramic diamond rods.
Sharpening rods are two rods set in a base at a specific angle 30 degrees for the ones i use.
Why does this matter.
Then use the ceramic for final sharpen.
But at a practical level it doesn t make that much difference.