Knife Sharpener

The long 'thing' with the black handle works like magic!--  I really like this knife sharpener. 

I didn't know a sharpener like this existed until I got it as a gift from my daughter's husband who works in a meat cutting shop (so, he would know!).    With this, I have such an easy time keeping my knives sharp....

Before this came to me, I was using (mostly unsuccessfully) several different "Mickey Mouse" kinds of sharpeners.  I had three different kinds in my kitchen drawer.  Not anymore.  Thanks, John!