9-Inch Classic Combination Honing Steel by Shun Combination honing steel to maintain blade between sharpening; features 2 sides for honing, 2 sides for polishing Honing Steel features a black laminated PakkaWood D-shaped handle that provides maximum comfort Place steel tip down on a sturdy surface, gently pull blade down from heel to tip 3-4 times and repeat on the other side Clean with a damp cloth and let air dry