Chicago Cutlery Centurion 8-Inch Sharpening Steel 8-inch sharpening steel maintains sharp edges on kitchen cutlery Long-lasting steel rod; ergonomically-designed polymer handle secured with triple-compression stainless steel rivets Hone knife edges before each use to prolong the life of your knives Hand wash for best results; lifetime guarantee Triple compression stainless steel rivets secure the handles to the blade for increased safety and stability