The Victorinox/Forschner Diamond Steel will quickly put an edge on today's hard high-carbon stainless steel blades. Perfect for when the blade needs just a little work to get that sharp edge back. Diamonds coat steel, forming a fine grit surface. The steel is oval, almost flat surface that allows for maximum blade contact and control. Hollow core construction makes the steel lightweight and easy to transport. Handle is constructed of durable plastic and features a hang hole.
Diamond steels and sharpeners are becoming the most popular sharpeners on the market due to their fast sharpening abilities and ease of use for the novice sharpener.
Some steel have the Forschner name on the handle. Forschner is a division of Victorinox.