Over time all knives become blunt but with regular use, the Mundial Butcher Steel will keep your knives cutting, slicing, and dicing efficiently. This Sharpening Steel is handy and easy to simply take out when needed. Keep kitchen knives honed and ready for use Medium surface for knife maintenance Ideal for regular use Forged in one piece of stainless steel for optimum weight and balance. An ergonomically designed handle is permanently bonded to the tang using three pairs of specially designed rivets. Hanging loop for storage Hand wash recommended