Now you can sharpen your kitchen knives quickly, safely and with minimal effort. Zyliss" Knife Sharpener has integral ceramic wheels that allow you to simply pull knife edge across sharpener to sharpen. It has a non-slip base so it can be used for countertop sharpening and an ergonomic handle that makes it perfect for hand held sharpening. Either way you use it, you"ll love the ease and convenience. By Zyliss. Focusing on functionality, durability, design, cleanliness and safety, Zyliss has relied upon a heritage of excellence that began in Switzerland over 60 years ago. Building on this time-held tradition, the company has advanced to produce and distribute kitchen equipment that is world-renowned. Zyliss has pioneered the design of more than 200 kitchen essentials, with quality and engineering that cannot be duplicated.