PROFESSIONAL SHARPENING ROD - made to a professional standard weight for safety and balance to maintain the sharpness of your kitchen knives for peak performance MADE FROM HIGH QUALITY CARBON STAINLESS STEEL - with traditional long coarse ridges for honing the knife, equivalent to a sharpening steel of 300/400 grit, ideal for kitchen knives EASY TO USE - daily use of sharp knives causes the blade tip to slightly fold over. Simply hold the sharpening stick firmly in the hand and slide knife blade smoothly away from you 5-6 times each side to re-align the cutting edge and restore sharpness DISTINCTIVE 'FULL TANG' RIVETED HANDLE - constructed using the more secure 'full tang' method that goes all the way from tip to grip, securely riveted to a hard 'POM-C' handle which has great resistance to heat, wear and dishwasher cycles STELLAR IN EVERY WAY - for nearly forty years Stellar has been used by discerning home chefs and expert cooks and the brand has a worldwide reputation for professionalism, expertise and award-winning customer service