This sharpening rod from Smith's offers a dual sharpening platform with a fine and coarse grit sharpener. The rounded ceramic rod is 9" long with a fine grit, built in angle guides, and a non slip rubber tip. It has a rubberized handle with a built in pull-through sharpener with a coarse grit. So you can start your blade with the coarse pull-through and finish it off with the fine rod. Take advantage of this useful and convenient 9" Ceramic Rod Sharpener from Smith's today!