UPC 087171041612

• 9-Inch honing steel for sharpening all your Premier knife blades
• Features layered Damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'Tsuchime' in Japanese)
• Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade
• Premium pakkawood handle nestles comfortably into the curves of the palm and allows for a variety of comfortable and secure grips
• Dishwasher safe; hand washing and air drying recommended; limited lifetime warranty

Over time, knives become dull and naturally unaligned. Quickly realign the cutting edge with this 9-inch honing steel by Shun. The handy tool features a built-in angle on the handle that makes it easy to hone knives to the correct 16-degree Shun angle. Thanks to the hard steel used in making Shun knives, they only require honing every week or so, depending on use. As part of Shun's Premier line, the honing steel comes equipped with a premium Pakkawood handle in a walnut finish, which offers a co