Wüsthof Ikon Blackwood 10" Honing Steel with Care Kit

• Maintains the razor-sharp edge of most knife blades between sharpenings; do not use on serrated blades.
• Precision forged from a single piece of sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion.
• Comfortable contoured handle is cut from dense African blackwood and hand polished.
• Included care kit contains mineral oil for maintaining the silken finish of the handle.
• 10"-long rod.
• 5"-long handle.
• 9.3 oz.
• Made in Germany.
• Use with straight-edged knives only; not for use with serrated blades.
• Steel length should measure at least as long as the knife being honed.
• Hone knife before each use to maintain the sharpest edge.
• To properly hone the knife, hold it at a 20-degree angle and draw the blade across the steel. Never stroke the same side of blade more than once in succession.
• Care
• Should metal filings accumulate on the steel, remove them with a damp cloth.
• Rub mineral oil on the wood handle as needed, to prevent it from drying out.