In just seconds, you can apply a durable Asian edge to your cutlery. The Chef'sChoice? Pronto?? Asian Model 463 is the fastest two-stage manual Santoku and Asian Style knife sharpener on the market today. Quick, affordable and easy to use, it puts a 15?? razor-sharp, stronger, more durable arch-shape edge on straight edge and serrated Santoku and other double-bevel Asian style knives. The Pronto's Criss-Cross?? technology uses 100% diamond abrasive wheels that sharpen simultaneously "?into"? and "?out of"? the knife edge for a superior burr-free edge with lots of bite. Compact, easy to use and quiet, the Model 463 can be conveniently stored in a drawer. It features a "?Soft Touch"? handle for an easy, secure grip. Made in the U.S.A.