This Shun Premier 9" Combination Honing Steel possesses the same grace and beauty that perfectly matches the Shun Premier knives and gently realigns the edge of your blade. The walnut PakkaWood® handle nestles comfortably in the hand, while the Shun logo embossed on the bottom adds balance and beauty, whether in the hand or at rest in the block. The Shun Combo Steel features two honing surfaces: a smooth one for day-to-day honing, and a micro-ribbed one for weekly honing. By honing your edge regularly, you can go longer between actual sharpenings.