The Sharpening Steel is made from hard carbon steel with a hard chrome coating which reduces oxidation and is magnetised to retain the knife chip. The rod comes in either a smooth or knurled finish to cover all applications, with a high durability and ability to realign knife edges. Our polypropylene ergonomically moulded handles are manufactured with Antimicrobial Sanitized® Protection and a textured finish for maximum grip, optimum comfort and easy clean.