10" Diamond Coated Sharpening Steel

Bring your Opinel knives back to life with this 10" Diamond-Coated Sharpening Steel Rod. A classic varnished beechwood handle for a comfortable grip and a leather lanyard for easy storage.  Unlike a honing steel, diamond-coated surface removes the top layer of your damaged or worn kitchen and pocket knives. The fine abrasive points help reshape and restore the blade's edge to razor-sharp precision. Materials: diamond-coated stainless steel, beechwood handle, leather lanyard Made by: Opinel Made in:  designed in France, made in China Specifications:    steel rod measures 10" x 0.5" ⌀ total length measures 15.25" Care: Hand wash and towel dry. Wooden handles do not take kindly to long soaks in the sink or runs through the dishwasher. For more information on caring for wooden knives, we invite you to read our article, "Wooden Brushes, Knives, and Tools: Tips for Use and Care". Use: Diamond-coated steel is designed for reshaping and resetting damaged or worn blades. For regular knife