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Sharpen projects Sharpen your photos and correct light errors! "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution": the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Mathematically exact calculation of the correct degree of sharpness 3 correction modules Correct the light errors in your photos Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Sharpen also corrects motion blur! Slight camera shake can quickly blur 20 to 30 pixels. This spoils a picture permanently! Thanks to the "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" from SHARPEN projects photographer, up to 100 pixels of environmental information are included, which makes it far superior to similar products. This is the only way to achieve the visual sharpness impression of the high-end class! The optimal sharpness where it is needed Thanks to the intelligent algorithms, only the image area you really want to focus on is sharpened if desired. In portrait mode, for example, the skin remains soft, while the eyes are clear and sharp. With this intelligent method, even edited images remain vivid and natural. Suddenly the sharpness becomes tangible Long trial and error was yesterday: SHARPEN projects photographer shows you with mathematical accuracy when the perfect degree of sharpness is reached. You can see exactly how sharp your image is in a specially developed graphic, there is no more room for uncertainty. No more annoying trial and error in incomprehensible filter functions! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected Zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and enables a point-by-point correction of sensor errors. Highlights Fantastic haze & fog correction No chance for blurred images due to "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" : the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Optimize portraits with "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" techniques Crisp images even with faulty recordings Sharpen projects Professional Sharpen projects Sharpen projects professional Functions "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution": innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range ✓ ✓ Gentle sharpening of portrait shots with the Adaptive Gradient Sharpening function ✓ ✓ Haze and fog correction ✓ ✓ Optimized settings for brilliance, brightness and color ✓ ✓ Plug-ins for Adbobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements ✓ ✓ Graphical history browser to display the last processed images and projects ✓ ✓ Integrated cropping function with 71 templates and instructions - like a golden spiral ✓ ✓ Comparison preview including Adams zone system for exposure ✓ ✓ Undo function with integrated timeline ✓ ✓ Support for all RAW formats of standard cameras ✓ ✓ Optimized processing by supporting multiple processors and graphics cards ✓ ✓ Easy correction of scratch and sensor errors ✓ ✓ Image sharpness according to selectable color space ✓ ✓ Automatic blur correction ✓ ✓ Customizable user interface ✓ ✓ Default settings 22 45 Fine tuning in the selection painting module ✓ Blur analysis with the point spread function ✓ Focus of interest for efficient processing ✓ RAW module with selectable camera profiles ✓ Integrated batch processing ✓ Making bracketing with one image ✓ Perfect sharpness of landscapes with the 'Adaptive Gradient Sharpening' function ✓ Operating system for Windows Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth Operating system for MAC Processor: 1GHz processor or faster recommended. Main memory: 1GB RAM minimum recommended. To edit large files (8 megapixels or more), benefit from 2GB RAM or more. Graphics card: 1024 x 600 minimum supported display size

Forged from a single piece of stainless steel, this 20cm oval honing steel comes complete with a sharpening guide and delivers great results. With a rubber grip handle for a firm and comfortable grip whilst in use and designed for perfect balance. Dishwasher safe but handwash only recommended.

Listing Date:02/06/2023

Sharpen projects Sharpen your photos and correct light errors! "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution": the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Mathematically exact calculation of the correct degree of sharpness 3 correction modules Correct the light errors in your photos Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Sharpen also corrects motion blur! Slight camera shake can quickly blur 20 to 30 pixels. This spoils a picture permanently! Thanks to the "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" from SHARPEN projects photographer, up to 100 pixels of environmental information are included, which makes it far superior to similar products. This is the only way to achieve the visual sharpness impression of the high-end class! The optimal sharpness where it is needed Thanks to the intelligent algorithms, only the image area you really want to focus on is sharpened if desired. In portrait mode, for example, the skin remains soft, while the eyes are clear and sharp. With this intelligent method, even edited images remain vivid and natural. Suddenly the sharpness becomes tangible Long trial and error was yesterday: SHARPEN projects photographer shows you with mathematical accuracy when the perfect degree of sharpness is reached. You can see exactly how sharp your image is in a specially developed graphic, there is no more room for uncertainty. No more annoying trial and error in incomprehensible filter functions! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected Zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and enables a point-by-point correction of sensor errors. Highlights Fantastic haze & fog correction No chance for blurred images due to "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" : the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Optimize portraits with "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" techniques Crisp images even with faulty recordings Sharpen projects Professional Sharpen projects Sharpen projects professional Functions "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution": innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range ✓ ✓ Gentle sharpening of portrait shots with the Adaptive Gradient Sharpening function ✓ ✓ Haze and fog correction ✓ ✓ Optimized settings for brilliance, brightness and color ✓ ✓ Plug-ins for Adbobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements ✓ ✓ Graphical history browser to display the last processed images and projects ✓ ✓ Integrated cropping function with 71 templates and instructions - like a golden spiral ✓ ✓ Comparison preview including Adams zone system for exposure ✓ ✓ Undo function with integrated timeline ✓ ✓ Support for all RAW formats of standard cameras ✓ ✓ Optimized processing by supporting multiple processors and graphics cards ✓ ✓ Easy correction of scratch and sensor errors ✓ ✓ Image sharpness according to selectable color space ✓ ✓ Automatic blur correction ✓ ✓ Customizable user interface ✓ ✓ Default settings 22 45 Fine tuning in the selection painting module ✓ Blur analysis with the point spread function ✓ Focus of interest for efficient processing ✓ RAW module with selectable camera profiles ✓ Integrated batch processing ✓ Making bracketing with one image ✓ Perfect sharpness of landscapes with the 'Adaptive Gradient Sharpening' function ✓ Operating system for Windows Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth Operating system for MAC Processor: 1GHz processor or faster recommended. Main memory: 1GB RAM minimum recommended. To edit large files (8 megapixels or more), benefit from 2GB RAM or more. Graphics card: 1024 x 600 minimum supported display size

Rod Length: 24cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A ceramic rod will give a finer edge if used regularly

Listing Date:02/06/2023

Sharpen projects professional Correct the light errors in your photos! Retouch faded images Enhance photo with backlight Improve night images that are too dark Even better: Sharpen also corrects motion blur! 3 correction modules Correct the light errors in your photographs Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Enhance photo with backlight The algorithm that Sharpen uses automatically corrects errors of your camera sensor as well as under- and overexposed images, allowing you to save some of your backlight shots. Improve night images that are too dark With Shapen you can increase the quality of your images point by point: correct brightness problems, blur, sensor errors and much more! Ideal for night shots. Sharpening also corrects motion blur! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and allows a point-by-point correction of the sensor errors. Highlights 3 correction modules With editing history and undo option Automatic detection of differences in brightness and contours Selective processing depending on the type of image: portrait, landscape, movement, ... Batch processing and much more! System requirements Version 1 Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth

Rod Length: 25.5cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A diamond rod is harder than the ceramic rod and will bring back a knife edge quicker. The diamond rod also will not break if it is hit or dropped unlike the ceramic rod.

Listing Date:02/20/2024

Sharpen projects professional Correct the light errors in your photos! Retouch faded images Enhance photo with backlight Improve night images that are too dark Even better: Sharpen also corrects motion blur! 3 correction modules Correct the light errors in your photographs Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Enhance photo with backlight The algorithm that Sharpen uses automatically corrects errors of your camera sensor as well as under- and overexposed images, allowing you to save some of your backlight shots. Improve night images that are too dark With Shapen you can increase the quality of your images point by point: correct brightness problems, blur, sensor errors and much more! Ideal for night shots. Sharpening also corrects motion blur! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and allows a point-by-point correction of the sensor errors. Highlights 3 correction modules With editing history and undo option Automatic detection of differences in brightness and contours Selective processing depending on the type of image: portrait, landscape, movement, ... Batch processing and much more! System requirements Version 1 Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth

Rod Length: 30cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A diamond rod is harder than the ceramic rod and will bring back a knife edge quicker. The diamond rod also will not break if it is hit or dropped unlike the ceramic rod.

Listing Date:03/27/2024

Sharpen projects 3 Sharpen your photos and correct light errors! ''Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution'': the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Mathematically exact calculation of the correct degree of sharpness 3 correction modules NEW! Intelligent masking function Description Correct the light errors in your photos Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Sharpen also corrects motion blur! Slight camera shake can quickly blur 20 to 30 pixels. This spoils a picture permanently! Thanks to the "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" from SHARPEN projects photographer, up to 100 pixels of environmental information are included, which makes it far superior to similar products. This is the only way to achieve the visual sharpness impression of the high-end class! The optimal sharpness where it is needed Thanks to the intelligent algorithms, only the image area you really want to focus on is sharpened if desired. In portrait mode, for example, the skin remains soft, while the eyes are clear and sharp. With this intelligent method, even edited images remain vivid and natural. Suddenly the sharpness becomes tangible Long trial and error was yesterday: SHARPEN projects photographer shows you with mathematical accuracy when the perfect degree of sharpness is reached. You can see exactly how sharp your image is in a specially developed graphic, there is no more room for uncertainty. No more annoying trial and error in incomprehensible filter functions! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected Zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and enables a point-by-point correction of sensor errors. Highlights Fantastic haze & fog correction No chance for blurred images due to "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" : the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Optimize portraits with "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" techniques Crisp images even with faulty recordings What's new? NEW! The right sharpness for every picture The new intelligent masking function protects selected areas with one click. For example, skin tones or smooth areas can be selected by default. This saves a lot of time and effort. In the twinkling of an eye, exactly what you want is in focus! NEW! Sharper than ever before Get the best out of your images thanks to the reworked sharpness calculation. The "1X" and "2X" oversampling modes provide fine and therefore better blur correction. NEW! 8 Digital Colour Filters The new module "Color Filters" in the "Selective Drawing" section provides 8 digital color filters: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green-Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Violet. NEW! Best Workflow Due to the accelerated work performance, calculations run faster. This allows you to work more smoothly. But we have also thought about little things: In addition to the new note function in the undo timeline, images can now be saved scaled, e.g. for Facebook, Instagram etc.! Discover Sharpen projects Professional Sharpen projects Sharpen projects professional Functions NEW: Intelligent masking function ✓ ✓ NEW: Oversampling mode ✓ ✓ NEW: Scaled storage for Facebook and Co. ✓ ✓ NEW: Module "Color filter" in Selective Drawing ✓ ✓ Number of Presets 17 26 Comparison view for the blur distribution function display ✓ ✓ Sharpness categories 5 7 HD colour protection ✓ ✓ Haze and fog correction ✓ ✓ NEW: "Pro Infinity" mode - ✓ Plugins for Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & Photoshop Elements - ✓ RAW module with selectable camera profiles - ✓ Integrated batch processing - ✓ Creating an exposure series - ✓ Windows operating system Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth Operating system MAC Processor: 1GHz processor or faster recommended. Main memory: 1GB RAM minimum recommended. To edit large files (8 megapixels or more), benefit from 2GB RAM or more. Graphics card: 1024 x 600 minimum supported display size

Rod Length: 30cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A diamond rod is harder than the ceramic rod and will bring back a knife edge quicker. The diamond rod also will not break if it is hit or dropped unlike the ceramic rod.

Sharpen projects 3 Sharpen your photos and correct light errors! ''Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution'': the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Mathematically exact calculation of the correct degree of sharpness 3 correction modules NEW! Intelligent masking function Description Correct the light errors in your photos Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Sharpen also corrects motion blur! Slight camera shake can quickly blur 20 to 30 pixels. This spoils a picture permanently! Thanks to the "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" from SHARPEN projects photographer, up to 100 pixels of environmental information are included, which makes it far superior to similar products. This is the only way to achieve the visual sharpness impression of the high-end class! The optimal sharpness where it is needed Thanks to the intelligent algorithms, only the image area you really want to focus on is sharpened if desired. In portrait mode, for example, the skin remains soft, while the eyes are clear and sharp. With this intelligent method, even edited images remain vivid and natural. Suddenly the sharpness becomes tangible Long trial and error was yesterday: SHARPEN projects photographer shows you with mathematical accuracy when the perfect degree of sharpness is reached. You can see exactly how sharp your image is in a specially developed graphic, there is no more room for uncertainty. No more annoying trial and error in incomprehensible filter functions! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected Zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and enables a point-by-point correction of sensor errors. Highlights Fantastic haze & fog correction No chance for blurred images due to "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution "Adaptive Multiscale Deconvolution" : the innovative shake correction with up to 100 times the detection range "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" - for perfect sharpness of landscapes, still lifes, macro shots and product photos Latest generation scratch & sensor error correction Optimize portraits with "Adaptive Gradient Sharpening" techniques Crisp images even with faulty recordings What's new? NEW! The right sharpness for every picture The new intelligent masking function protects selected areas with one click. For example, skin tones or smooth areas can be selected by default. This saves a lot of time and effort. In the twinkling of an eye, exactly what you want is in focus! NEW! Sharper than ever before Get the best out of your images thanks to the reworked sharpness calculation. The "1X" and "2X" oversampling modes provide fine and therefore better blur correction. NEW! 8 Digital Colour Filters The new module "Color Filters" in the "Selective Drawing" section provides 8 digital color filters: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green-Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Violet. NEW! Best Workflow Due to the accelerated work performance, calculations run faster. This allows you to work more smoothly. But we have also thought about little things: In addition to the new note function in the undo timeline, images can now be saved scaled, e.g. for Facebook, Instagram etc.! Discover Sharpen projects Professional Sharpen projects Sharpen projects professional Functions NEW: Intelligent masking function ✓ ✓ NEW: Oversampling mode ✓ ✓ NEW: Scaled storage for Facebook and Co. ✓ ✓ NEW: Module "Color filter" in Selective Drawing ✓ ✓ Number of Presets 17 26 Comparison view for the blur distribution function display ✓ ✓ Sharpness categories 5 7 HD colour protection ✓ ✓ Haze and fog correction ✓ ✓ NEW: "Pro Infinity" mode - ✓ Plugins for Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & Photoshop Elements - ✓ RAW module with selectable camera profiles - ✓ Integrated batch processing - ✓ Creating an exposure series - ✓ Windows operating system Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth Operating system MAC Processor: 1GHz processor or faster recommended. Main memory: 1GB RAM minimum recommended. To edit large files (8 megapixels or more), benefit from 2GB RAM or more. Graphics card: 1024 x 600 minimum supported display size

Rod Length: 26cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A diamond rod is harder than the ceramic rod and will bring back a knife edge quicker. The diamond rod also will not break if it is hit or dropped unlike the ceramic rod.

Sharpen projects professional 3 Correct the light errors in your photos! Retouch faded images Enhance photo with backlighting Improve night images that are too dark Even better: Sharpening also corrects motion blur! 3 correction modules NEW! Intelligent masking function NEW! Rescue of shaky recordings Description Correct the light errors in your photos Retouch faded images A flash that is too strong or a poorly adjusted light intensity can make photos look faded. Sharpening allows you to correct low-contrast images. Enhance backlit photos The algorithm that Sharpen uses automatically corrects errors of your camera sensor as well as under- and overexposed images, allowing you to save some of your backlit shots. Improve night shots that are too dark With Shapen you can increase the quality of your images point by point: correct brightness problems, blur, sensor errors and much more! Ideal for night shots. Sharpen also corrects motion blur! Functions 3 correction modules Automatic correction With one click Sharpen optimizes your photos (sharpness, portrait enhancement, etc.). Selected zone Retouch a precise area of your photo using the customizable brush tool. Sensor correction Sharpen analyzes the exposure errors of your images and enables a point-by-point correction of sensor errors. Highlights 3 correction modules With editing history and undo option Automatic detection of differences in brightness and contours Selective processing depending on the type of image: portrait, landscape, movement, ... Batch processing and much more! What is new? NEW! The right sharpness for every picture The new intelligent masking function protects selected areas with one click. For example, skin tones or smooth areas can be selected by default. This saves a lot of time and effort. In the twinkling of an eye, exactly what you want is in focus! NEW! Sharper than ever before Get the best out of your images thanks to the reworked sharpness calculation. The "1X" and "2X" oversampling modes provide fine and therefore better blur correction. NEW! 8 Digital Colour Filters The new module "Color Filters" in the "Selective Drawing" section provides 8 digital color filters: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green-Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Violet. NEW! Best Workflow Due to the accelerated work performance, calculations run faster. This allows you to work more smoothly. But we have also thought about little things: In addition to the new note function in the undo timeline, images can now be saved scaled, e.g. for Facebook, Instagram etc.! NEW! Detailed analysis The new "Pro Infinity" quality mode and the contour mode enable a previously unattained accuracy of blur distribution. Now the maximum actual size of the current image is used for the calculation. In addition, the program automatically selects the correct mode for blur reduction based on this analysis. This creates the best conditions for naturally sharp images. NEW! Rescue of shaky recordings The Pro Infinity quality mode allows a more precise analysis of the distribution of blur in the image. It now uses the maximum actual size of the current image to calculate the PSF function, making it many times more accurate than before. The PSF function reflects the distribution of blur in the image. The more accurate this analysis is and the better the results. System requirements Windows Version 3 Operating system Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor Core Duo 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels Graphics card: DirectX-8 compatible 128 MB 32 bit color depth Mac system requirements Version 3 Operating system Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS 10.15 Catalina 64 bits Processor Intel/G5 2 GB free working memory 2 GB HDD Screen resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels

Rod Length: 24cm Global Sharpening Steels - for fine tuning and honing you can use Globals ceramic and diamond steels. Global ceramic and diamond rods are used in the same way that traditional steels are used to sharpen other knives and, as they are made from the two hardest materials known to man, are suitable for sharpening all good quality knives. A ceramic rod will give a finer edge if used regularly