I've tried many methods to sharpen knives but nothing has even come close to matching the Global ceramic sharpener. At first use it seems strange using the ceramic wheels and having the knife pointed down onto the 'v' of the wheel, but once you see how well it sharpens you will love it. It produces a consistently sharp edge with very little skill required. This is much different than other types of sharpeners which require a high degree of skill, or simply don't work. Just fill with a bit of water and start with the coarse wheel and then move t...Read more