You could spend countless hours swiping blades over a tri-hone stone set, laboriously putting an edge back on your favourite cutting tools. Or you could just give your blades a few effortless swipes with this sharpener and get on with your day. The ceramic knife and axe sharpener sharpens at a precise 30 degrees so there's no guesswork. And the safety guard means your fingers are never in harm's way.