The 600 grit Lansky 8" Ceramic Sharp Stick features a wood grip handle. Just a few strokes with this medium grit ceramic rod every few times you use your knife, is all you need to keep your knives sharp and ready. InstructionsUSING YOUR CERAMIC SHARP STICKStep 1 - Place the tip of the sharpener on a stable surface. Grip the handle firmly.Step 2 - Try to match the bevel angle of the knife to the sharpener and then draw the knife edge down the rod as if you were attempting to slice a thin layer off the rod -repeat this motion 3 - 4 times using light to moderate pressure. Repeat on the other side of the blade. Maintain a consistent angle for the best results. Note: Use Nathan's Natural Honing Oil or the Lanksy Eraser Block to clean the Ceramic Sharp Stick when it gets clogged with sharpening detriment.