Knife Sharpener

They say if you're going to cut yourself, a sharp knife is better because it makes a clean cut and is easier to stitch up.  As someone who is no longer allowed near sharp objects and power tools, I would tend to agree with that. I can now predict the weather with the part of my thumb that got superglued back on.
I got my favourite chopping knife about 30 years ago.  It was pretty good for the first 20 years but I haven't been able to get a good edge on it for some time.  I've even sent it out to be professionally sharpened a couple of times.  But sadly the knife came back a little like the Eric Clapton standard, Alberta: 
Where'd you stay last night?
Come home this morning,
Clothes don't fit you right.

Then I heard about the Accusharp knife sharpener.  It was supposed to be "the best".  I bookmarked the page and procrastinated ordering it for more than a year.  Well last week I ordered it and it arrived by mail. (Actually it arrived by Uncle Victor who picked it up for me in Point Roberts. For 10 bucks I got a knife sharpener and a scissor sharpener – but they don't ship to Canada.)


It doesn't look like much. A plastic grip with a plastic strap that acts as a guard.  
Knife on counter.  Ninety degree angle.  And . . . pull.  Pretty easy.  
And so sweet.  I now have a sharp knife.  Last night I chopped onions like they were butter.  I can't believe it.
I love this little gadget. And if I ever get a machete, apparently it will sharpen that too.


p.s.  Tegs will probably say I should have taken my own picture but, little grasshopper, think how messy that could have been.