--- product_id: 33126255 title: "Kanso 9\" Combination Honing Steel" brand: "shun" price: "£63.09" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/33126255-kanso-9-combination-honing-steel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 16° precision angle guide Dual-sided honing for weekly & monthly care Moisture-resistant Pakkawood handle Kanso 9" Combination Honing Steel **Brand:** shun **Price:** £63.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Sharpen like a pro, slice like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kanso 9" Combination Honing Steel by shun - **How much does it cost?** £63.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/33126255-kanso-9-combination-honing-steel) ## Best For - shun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual-Sided Mastery:** Smooth side for quick weekly honing, micro-ribbed for deep monthly sharpening - • **Ergonomic & Elegant:** Durable Pakkawood handle offers a secure grip with timeless Japanese aesthetics - • **Knife Care Essential:** Keeps your entire knife collection in peak condition—because your tools deserve the best - • **Precision Perfect Edge:** Built-in 16° angle guide ensures razor-sharp blades every time - • **Crafted for Connoisseurs:** Handmade in Japan, blending tradition with cutting-edge performance ## Overview The Shun Kanso 9" Combination Honing Steel is a premium Japanese-crafted sharpening rod featuring a built-in 16° angle guide and dual-sided honing surfaces. Its durable, moisture-resistant Pakkawood handle ensures comfort and control, making it an essential tool for maintaining razor-sharp knives with precision and style. ## Description The Shun Kanso 9-inch Combination Honing Steel is an essential tool designed to keep your kitchen knife collection in perfect condition. With a smooth side for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed side for monthly honing, this knife sharpening steel effectively prolongs your knife's sharpness and ensures excellent performance. Its built-in angle guide and stainless steel construction enhance precision and ease of use. The durable, moisture-resistant Pakkawood handle ensures a comfortable, secure grip and is beautifully finished to match the Kanso series. Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Kanso Honing Steel embodies centuries of knife-making expertise and a commitment to superior quality. ## Features - JAPANESE KNIFE SHARPENER: The Shun Kanso 9-inch Combination Honing Steel is expertly designed to keep your knife collection in pristine condition, making it an indispensable tool for any cook. - PRECISION SHARPENING TOOL: Featuring a built-in angle guide, our knife sharpening rod hones to a 16 degree angle and smooths out naturally-occurring bends in your knives, ensuring the sharpest part of the blade makes contact with the food. - DUAL-SIDED HONING ROD: This stainless steel knife sharpening rod features a smooth side for weekly honing and a micro-ribbed side for monthly honing, guaranteeing that your knives maintain their edge and perform their best for all culinary tasks. - DURABLE HANDLE: The durable, moisture-resistant Pakkawood handle offers a comfortable and secure grip and is beautifully finished to match the Kanso series. Built-in angle guide provides optimal alignment. - JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP: Each Shun knife is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, reflecting a legacy of traditional knife-making expertise and a dedication to superior quality. ## Product Details - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Shun - **Color:** Silver - **Product Dimensions:** 13.75"L x 1"W x 1.25"H - **Item Weight:** 3.2 ounces - **Grit Type:** Fine - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Manufacturer:** Kai - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00087171043975 - **UPC:** 087171043975 ## Images ![Kanso 9" Combination Honing Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZS+hBAQgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice replacement for ceramic honing piece. Like the guide design on this metal honing tool. *by M***S on September 13, 2024* I wanted a better and more solid metal honing tool for my kitchen knives. This worked great and has an angle guide not seen on any others I've come across. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sharper knives *by W***8 on March 1, 2018* I have used several honing steels but this one is the best so far, sets a very sharp edge that lasts longer, also finer grit leaves a better edge. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect knife sharpener *by A***M on February 25, 2020* Easy to use, keeps knives very sharp. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shun Kanso 9" Combination Honing Steel, Smooth and Micro-Ribbed Honing Rod, Built-In Angle Guide, Pakkawood handle, Japanese Knife Sharpener for Professional and Home Chefs - Shun Kanso 8" Chef’s Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Gyuto-Style Tool for Professional and Home Chefs - Shun Kanso 3.5" Paring Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Vegetable and Fruit Knife, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blade, Tagayasan Handle, Small Kitchen Tool for Peeling, Coring and Cutting --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/33126255-kanso-9-combination-honing-steel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/33126255-kanso-9-combination-honing-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*