"Puts on a good edge."
Chef/Butcher training in the 70's taught me that a good steel is essential to hone a properly sharpened knife. This gives a good edge to my knives, and is comfortable to use. As all my knives are properly sharpened, using a whet stone, restoring the cut with a steel is a simple but necessary practice. I can highly recommend this tool, and hope it lasts a long time.