No honing the edges required, and the 10-inch length allows users to use two hands and quickly remove loose hair and dirt. Just simply swipe the metal blade with a soft horse brush from your tack box to remove dirt build up, continue brushing and see that sleek coat appear! SleekEZ handle is constructed of poplar wood waterproofed with a "green" water-based lacquer. The metal blade is unique and exclusive to SleekEZ. You will not find the same blade available on the market.