Tablecraft's E5698 Firm Grip Hand Held Sharpener ensures your knives are always at peak sharpness and ready for work. This sharpener features a sharpening slot for getting dulled knives back in working order as well as a honing slot for minor improvements to slightly dulled blades. Also, the black ergonomic handle with non-slip grip provides added comfort and safety. Also, for easy cleaning, you can simply put this knife sharpener into the dishwasher.