Easy to use, right or left handed with an ergonomic handle that fits all hands; slip-resistant rubber bottom means your sharpener is easy to handle and stays in place during use. Knife sharpening steel rod is for all types of knives, including kitchen, household, sporting and pocket knives; sharpens standard and serrated edge knives. Quick, safe, and easy to use. The steel rod is made of carbon steel and plated with nickel-chrome; the fine surface of the steel rod prevents the cutting edge from damage when sharpening. Use a non-woven cloth soaked with cooking oil to wipe the body and dry it; if washed with water, be sure to wipe the rod dry completely after washing and hang in a cool place to air-dry; do not put the sharpener into the dishwasher.