I am posting for the Man in my Life. He used to do this for a Living, year's ago and he said that this draw knife is as good (better, because it's brand new :D) as the one he used everyday, at work!! So he already knew how to use and sharpen, but he said that it will be quite a while before he NEEDS to!! Great tool for someone who knows what they are doing-if You are using 1st time-definetly do Your homework on using-very sharp You NEED to know how to properly use!! Thank You to this company for making such a durable and effective product!!