21 cm (about 8 inch) stainless steel rodTotal length (rod handle) 32.5 cm (about 13 inch)Chrom Vanadium steel – very hard and rust resistant steel. The hardness of the steel made it an effective honing rodMade in the reputable knife city of Solingen, GermanyFavourite brand among experienced butcherAffordable price due to minimal production costProduct Code: 1122-21,00