JAPANESE KNIFE SHARPENER: The Shun Premier 9-inch Combination Honing Steel is expertly designed to keep your knife collection in pristine condition, making it an indispensable tool for any cook. PRECISION SHARPENING TOOL: Featuring a built-in angle guide, our knife sharpening rod hones to a 16 degree angle and smooths out naturally-occurring bends in your knives, ensuring the sharpest part of the blade makes contact with the food. DUAL-SIDED HONING ROD: This stainless steel knife sharpening rod features a smooth side for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed side for monthly honing, helping your knives maintain their edge and perform their best for all culinary tasks. COMFORTABLE DESIGN: The contoured Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable and secure grip, providing optimal control for both left and right-handed users. JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality.