Made in St. Louis by the Simmons Hardware Company and sold under their SIMCO line of cutlery, early-mid 20th Century, this extra-extra-large chef or butcher knife sharpening steel is all business--made to last a lifetime and perform at the highest level all the while. Handle was beautifully crafted from turned walnut, capped at bolster and pommel in cast steel. With its finely ridged 14-inch rod (it is just over 20.5" overall) this professional-quality knife sharpening steel is the ultimate for honing your finest blades to a razor's edge, from your smallest parer to your largest butcher knife. It's a top-quality piece in the largest size the company made and offered here at a very nice price, indeed. Condition is used but still very good with no problems of any kind. Don't miss out!