A Good Cook Is Nothing Without Sharpened Knives. Use This 9 Inch Sharpening Steel Before Cutting, Chopping And Slicing And Your Knives Will Perform At Their Best. The High-Carbon Construction And Sturdy Handle Make It Easy To Use: Simply Hold Your Knife At A 45-Degree Angle And Pull It Across The Steel In A Swift Motion A Dozen Or So Times, Alternating Sides. This Steel Features A Loop On The Handle For Hanging And Has Its Own Slot In Most Wusthof Knife Blocks.