The F. Dick Titan 12 in. Oval Standard Cut Steel with Black Handle is coated with titanium for an extremely hard coating making this rod super strong, durable and long lasting. Provides one of the finest edges a honing product can provide. The Titan steel is developed for use with knives of a harder steel content this steel can hone knives above 60 Rockwell with its titanium coating. Industry professionals especially meat processors tend to gravitate towards this steel as it provides the ideal edge for cutting through beef. F. Dick is the premier world producer and innovator of honing tools they use state of the art techniques to ensure their steels are perfectly tapered, optimally balanced and hygienically sealed. Made in Germany.