Kai Ceramic Sharpening & Honing Rod
Gift Wrapping Service
Make your gift unforgettable from the moment it arrives. Our Japanese-style wrapping service transforms your order into a beautifully presented package — high-quality paper featuring traditional motifs of florals, fans, and classic geometric patterns, tissue lining to protect fragile pieces, and a coordinating ribbon finish.
$4.90 per gift wrap — one beautifully wrapped box. Our team selects the right box size for what you've bought and combines multiple items into a single box wherever they fit. Wrapping for multiple recipients? Simply add this service to your cart once for each gift.
Before You Order — Please Read
1. Not all items can be gift wrapped. Look for the "Gift wrapping available" note on the product page. Larger items such as rice cookers and konro or hibachi grills cannot be wrapped due to their size or original packaging.
2. Want only some items wrapped? If your order contains both gift items and self-purchases — say, 10 items but only 5 are gifts — please leave a note in the order instructions at checkout telling us which items to wrap. Alternatively, email us after placing your order, or place your gifts as a separate order.
3. Need more than one box? Each gift wrap covers one box (largest 43.5 × 31 × 15 cm — roughly wok-size). If your items won't fit in a single box, we'll contact you before dispatch — you can either add another gift wrap ($4.90 per additional box) or have your order split differently.
How to Add Gift Wrapping
- Look for the "Gift wrapping available" note on eligible product pages.
- Add this Gift Wrap service to your cart — once for each gift / box you'd like wrapped.
- Include your personalised gift message in the order instructions field at checkout — we'll add it to a card inside the package.
- We'll choose the right box, wrap with care, and include a gift invoice that shows the contents without any pricing.
Our Gift Boxes
We use four standard box sizes. Our team selects the most suitable one for your order.
| Box | Dimensions (cm) | Typically Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 27 × 20 × 10 | 1–2 mugs or small ceramics |
| Medium | 27 × 27 × 13 | Small donabe or bowl & cup set |
| Large | 33.5 × 33.5 × 12 | Medium donabe or small dinnerware set |
| Extra Large | 43.5 × 31 × 15 | Wok, full dinnerware set, or multiple items combined |
What Can Be Wrapped
- Yes: Woks, donabes, dinnerware sets, sake sets, mugs, knives, and most small to medium cookware.
- No: Rice cookers, hibachi and konro grills, and other large or pre-boxed items.
Looking for the Perfect Gift?
Kai Ceramic Sharpening & Honing Rod
The Kai Ceramic Sharpening Rod keeps the edge of your cutlery collection in peak condition. This versatile, easy-to-use tool is ideal for regular honing of kitchen knives and can also restore the edge on tired kitchen scissors. Made in Japan, it's an essential maintenance tool for any kitchen.
What's Included
- 1 x Kai Ceramic Sharpening & Honing Rod
Key Features
- Versatile Sharpening: The fine ceramic surface is ideal for sharpening and honing both kitchen knives and scissors, making it a multi-purpose maintenance tool.
- High-Quality Ceramic: Provides gentle yet effective sharpening, realigning the blade's edge for a smooth, sharp cut without excessive wear.
- Ergonomic Handle: The polypropylene handle offers a comfortable and secure grip for safe and controlled sharpening.
- Easy to Use: A simple and traditional way to maintain your blades, suitable for both beginners and experienced chefs.
How to Use
- Hold the sharpening rod firmly in one hand and your knife in the other.
- Place the rod against the edge of the knife at an approximate 15-degree angle.
- Gently draw the knife blade across the rod from heel to tip several times.
- Repeat on the other side of the blade. Wash and dry your knife after sharpening.
About Kai
Since the 13th century, Seki city has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to Kai Corporation, the maker of fine cutlery. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, today's highly skilled artisans produce blades of exceptional quality and beauty.
Kai Corporation was founded in 1908 in Seki city, Japan.
Specifications
| Brand | Kai |
| Model | AP0115 |
| Dimensions | 250mm x 20mm x 20mm |
| Weight | 80g |
| Materials | Rod: Ceramic; Handle: Polypropylene |
| Country of Origin | Made in Japan |
Shipping with Care
- Origin: Shipped from our Sydney store.
- Speed: Sent within 1–2 business days.
- Carrier: Australia Post, with Express Post available at checkout.
- Packing: Securely packed and insured against damage in transit.
- Shipping: Free for orders over $99 (NSW) or $149 (rest of Australia).
- Returns: 30-day returns — shop with confidence.
User Guide & Links
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