• A wise investment for any cutlery collector who uses their knives regularly, this special steel will keep your blades sharper for longer
• Shun recommends honing their hardened steel knives once per week
• 9” Length
• Built-in angle guide
• Handcrafted steel honing steel
• Ergonomic handle
• Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty

Shun Classic 9″ Honing Steel – Maintain Peak Sharpness

Keep your Shun knives performing at their best with the Shun Classic 9″ Honing Steel, an essential tool for maintaining razor-sharp precision. ⚔️ Unlike a sharpening steel, this honing rod realigns your knife’s edge rather than removing metal, helping your blades stay sharp and efficient between sharpenings.

Crafted with Shun’s precision 16° built-in angle guide, this honing steel ensures you can maintain the ideal Japanese edge every time — no guesswork required. Simply hone once a week to keep your Shun knives at peak performance, thanks to their exceptionally hard steel. 💎

Whether you’re a professional chef or passionate home cook, this honing steel offers an easy, foolproof way to extend the life of your cutlery and preserve flawless cutting performance. Handcrafted in Japan and made to last a lifetime. ✨

💎 Key Features & Craftsmanship Highlights

• ⚙️ Built-In 16° Angle Guide – Designed for Shun’s signature edge, ensuring effortless, accurate honing every time.

• 🔪 Durable Stainless Steel Rod – Expertly realigns edges to keep blades performing like new without removing metal.

• 🌲 Ebony PakkaWood® Handle – Water-resistant, ergonomic, and beautifully balanced for comfortable, safe honing.

• ♾️ Lifetime Warranty – Backed by Shun’s dedication to exceptional quality and longevity.

• Handcrafted in Japan – Made in Seki City, the historic home of samurai sword-making.

🌸 Why Regular Honing Matters

Even the sharpest knife gradually develops microscopic bends along the cutting edge. Regular honing restores alignment, keeping your blades sharper for longer and reducing the need for frequent sharpening. 🧼

For most home chefs, honing once a week is enough to maintain peak sharpness. And with Shun’s built-in angle guide, achieving professional-level results has never been easier. ✨

🏆 About Shun Cutlery

In Japanese, “Shun” (旬) means “at the peak of perfection.” For over 100 years, Shun, a division of the Kai Corporation, has hand-forged knives and accessories in Seki City, Japan — blending ancient sword-making artistry with modern innovation.

Each Shun product is crafted through over 100 meticulous steps, resulting in tools that are as functional as they are beautiful — true works of culinary art. 🌿

✅ 9″ Honing Steel | ⚙️ 16° Built-In Angle Guide | 🌲 PakkaWood Handle | Made in Japan | ♾️ Lifetime Warranty | ✨ Maintains Razor Sharpness

Use and Care

Proper Cutting Techniques: Shun Cutlery is designed to be used in a smooth, slicing motion, never in a "chopping" manner. When you cut, always push forward and down, and pull back toward your body to retain your blade's edge. Repeat this motion as you cut. Always pay close attention to your fingers to prevent injury. 

Cleaning: A Shun knife is a fantastic investment for your kitchen, so properly washing your knife is essential. Always hand wash Shun knives with gentle dish soap and a non-abrasive brush. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts or bleach as they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately after washing. Do no drag the edge of the knife on the towel as it can cut through and cause injury. Always blot dry the cutting edge. 

Proper Knife Storage: Knives have to be stored in a safe place to protect the cutting edge and guarding against injuries. There are some options for storing your knives. Magnetic knife bars are convenient and safe for chefs who want to be able to view their blades and easily access then. They attach to the wall and firmly hold knives in place.  A wooden knife block is the best way to store knives on the counter. The size of the block varies with the number of knives to be store. Most Zwilling J.A. Henckels blocks also have a slot for a honing steel and kitchen shears. 

Cutting Surfaces: The cutting surface you use makes a big difference in keeping your knives sharp. A cutting boards with good quality will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Soft woods such as hinoki, wooden, or bamboo cutting boards, and quality polyethylene boards. Avoid surfaces that can dull or damage the knife such as china, marble, granite, tile, Formica, porcelain, stainless counter tops and glass; these surfaces can be very hard on your knives. Remember, all cutting boards and surfaces should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use to avoid harmful bacteria growth.

Honing and Sharpening: Regular honing is necessary to maintain the a sharp cutting edge. Weekly honing will significantly extend the time between sharpening. For sharpening, it is recommended to use a whetstone, or send knives in Kai USA Ltd for a free sharpening service. Shun brand products are sold by Kai USA Ltd. and are backed by a Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition to supporting their products through this warranty, Shun will sharpen any Shun knife for free for the lifetime of the owner. The knife owner pays for shipping and processing and Shun experts will sharpen the knife for free. Sharpening is done in Shun's Tualatin, Oregon facility, using the same horizontal sharpening wheel to put the original edge back on Shun knife. Called a hiromai, this sharpening wheel, and the skills of knife experts ensure a Shun-sharp edge every time.

Warranty

Unless otherwise stated here, Shun cutlery from Kai USA Ltd. carries a limited warranty for the lifetime of the owner. Shun guarantees their cutlery will perform as advertised when properly used and maintained, and is free of manufacturing defects in material and construction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to normal signs of wear, rust, damage or breakage due to improper maintenance, accidents, loss or theft. Any product we determine to be defective will be repaired or replaced solely at Shun's discretion. To receive warranty repair or replacement, the owner must send the product to be evaluated by Kai USA Warranty Services in their Tualatin, Oregon headquarters. In addition to the provisions of this warranty, the owner may also have other rights that can vary by state. No other warranties are implied or expressed other than what is specifically stated here. If you have a warranty concern, please do not return your knife to the place of purchase. 

Wood Accessories 90-Day Warranty

Shun's wood accessories are made of natural materials that will show wear over time. This is not a defect. Shun's 90-Day Warranty protect you against original manufacturing defects, but not natural wear. Please visit Shun's website for warranty details.