Shun Kanso Combination Honing Steel, 9"

A combination honing steel with a tagayasan wood handle is best for maintaining your knife’s edge between sharpenings. It gently realigns the cutting edge so your Shun knives stay feeling crisp for everyday prep.

The smooth surface is designed for day-to-day honing to keep your edge aligned. The micro-ribbed surface is intended for weekly honing when you want a little extra help maintaining performance between sharpening sessions.

This tool is meant to hone by realigning the cutting edge, not replace full sharpening. Use it regularly to keep your blades performing, then sharpen as needed when honing no longer restores the feel you want.

The built-in guide on the handle helps you hold the blade at the correct 16° Shun angle as you hone. That consistency can make it easier to get predictable results, especially if you are newer to honing.

Tagayasan wood is a traditional Japanese handle material historically used for samurai sword handles. The heritage finish helps hide scratches and gives the handle a rustic look that develops character over time.