The sharpening rod is designed to quickly sharpen all your standard kitchen and household tools. The sharpening rod hones and re-aligns the cutting edge at the same time. Total Length Approx. 455 mm & Rod Length Approx. 300 mm The Rod is made of High Carbon Stainless Steel The Handle is made from virgin Polypropylene material. Can be used for sharpening kitchen knives, serrated knives, hand tools, scissors, meat chopping knife.