Ceramic Honing Rod with Comfort Handle by K&yuml;chen (8") Regular knife use inevitably causes the blades edge to curl on the microscopic level, resulting in poor performance and more difficult, less safe cuts. Just a handful of passes on a honing rod after every use will keep your investments razor sharp and near-mint for much longer Two Sizes, Two Styles: The 8-inch rod features a dual grit rating for broad and fine sharpening, and the 12-inch rod features a soft rubber handle for extra comfort Gentle ceramic honing rods pair best with ultra-hard, brittle knives, and work wonders on high-quality Asian blades that typically require a sharpening stone 8 inches of fine grit ceramic not only restores the lost edge of your favorite knives in seconds, but gently abrades the edge, producing a valuable sharpening effect steel rods cant The entire rod with handle measures 12 inches long and can be easily hung from its loop for no-hassle storage