UP FOR SALE: Vintage Solingen Germany knife sharpening steel with classic ring guard and looped handle. This honing rod is a testament to German craftsmanship and makes a perfect tool for serious cooks, collectors, or fans of vintage kitchen gear. Maker: Solingen (marked) Country: Germany Type: Sharpening Steel / Honing Rod Handle: Textured black handle with hanging ring Length: Approx. [insert inches from photo ? looks like 13?14"?] Era: Mid-century (likely 1950s?70s) Condition: Very good vintage condition; shows light wear consistent with use Note: Handle is solid with no cracks; ring and guard are firmly attached. Rod is straight with light patina from age. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!