Lansky takes the classic Butcher"s Rod style sharpener to a new dimension with a fine diamond grit permanently bonded to a heavy-duty steel rod. The Diamond Sharp Stick features a hand guard and an overmolded rubber, non-slip, comfort-grip handle. The diamond grit makes proper maintenance of your finest kitchen and carving knives faster and more efficient than ever before. Just a few strokes are all you need to put a factory-like edge back on your knives.