Description Steel honing rod by Edge of Belgravia has been designed for quick repairs to straighten the blade or to give the edge a quick polish after use. Simply stroke your kitchen knives along the steel at the preferred angle to bring back their sharpness. This is the recommended sharpening rod for daily use and is a great way to maintain the edge of your knives. It has been designed for quick repairs to straighten the blade or if you just want to give the edge a quick polish after use. The steel material has a high hardness and a very fine surface which makes it perfect for honing. Honing rods can be used between sharpenings to prolong the life of the edge. Honing rods do not remove steel and therefore cannot take the place of sharpening stones. This means that they have a slight sharpening effect. Steel is gentle enough not to do anything too drastic to your blade in the process, so it is a nice choice for those who want to hone frequently while postponing true sharpening as long as possible. The length of the sharpening rod is 35 cm | 13.5″. The handle is made from steel. Not suitable for ceramic knives.