Knife sharpening rods, also known as honing steels or rods, commonly used to maintain the edge of kitchen knives.
Function: Used to hone and realign knife blades to maintain sharpness between sharpening sessions.
Material: Typically constructed from carbon steel or stainless steel.
Design: Features a ribbed or smooth rod surface with a handle for gripping and often a loop for hanging.
Variations: Available in different lengths 10 inches (approx.25 cm).