F.Herder Solingen Spade Brand Honing Rod 12 inch 1133-31,00 31 cm (about 12 inch) stainless steel rod Total length (rod + handle) 44.5 cm (about 17 inch) Chrom Vanadium steel – very hard and rust resistant steel. The hardness of the steel made it an effective honing rod Made in the reputable knife city of Solingen, Germany Favourite brand among experienced butcher Affordable price due to minimal production cost