Designed to hone and maintain your knives, the Victorinox Butchers sharpening steel is made with a coarse sharpening rod that provides a medium-fine cut on your knives, excellent for precise honing. The ergonomic, ribbed Fibrox handle provides superior grip in dry or wet conditions, whilst being comfortable within the hand. The handle also features a finger guard that protects your hands against accidental cuts or grazes.