Shun Classic 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel — B00HB97CD6

Shun Classic 9-Inch Combination Honing Steel is a maintenance tool for tending a knife edge between sharpening sessions. Honing and sharpening solve different problems: a rod can help a serviceable edge, while a worn or damaged edge needs an appropriate sharpening method.

At a glance

• Edge maintenance

  Use light pressure and a controlled angle; repeated forceful strokes are not a substitute for sharpening.

• 9-inch rod

  The named rod length provides working room for guided strokes. Keep the tip supported securely when using a vertical technique.

• Combination honing surface

  Follow the tool’s instructions for its different honing surfaces and use it only on compatible knives.

Find your fit

Choose the maintenance method for the edge you actually own. Our honing rod versus whetstone guide explains when each helps; serrated and single-bevel blades may need a different approach.

Care and storage

Keep the rod clean and dry, following the maker’s directions for removing residue. Store it separately from knife edges, and inspect both the rod and knife before use.