Over time, knives become dull and naturally unaligned. Quickly realign the cutting edge with this 9 1/4-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 Classic line, the honing steel comes equipped with a premium Pakkawood handle in a ebony finish, which offers a comfortable, secure grip.