This honing rod works great and is very good quality. It has a solid weight to it, and the rod is nice and thick so you don't feel like you are going to break it. The handle is well designed, with a full tang, and is easy to hold comfortably. It comes very nicely packaged, well protected in a magnetically closed display box. High quality, well designed and packaged nicely; makes a great gift for someone who cares about their knives.