The Messermeister Royale Elite Fine Honing Steel is designed to realign the edge of a knife. This fine grit steel works great on Messermeister's Elite and Japanese knife lines. The walnut burl handle features a rich deep brown flared pattern and is prized for its hard, strong characteristic as a handle material. This vintage style honing steel is one of a kind and sure to become a treasured family heirloom. Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany with a lifetime warranty.