The EdgeWare Gourmet Compact Electric Knife Sharpener features electric and manual sharpening in one ergonomically designed, compact device. Electric sharpening slots feature a synthetic sharpening wheel with blade guides to automatically hold a knife at the correct sharpening angle. Crossed ceramic rods in the manual slot are designed for finishing or for maintaining an already sharp blade. The EdgeWare Compact Electric Knife Sharpener will sharpen straight-edge blades only.