Exactly what I expected. I paid $125 for a professional sharpening of 12 kitchen and loin knives. It wasn't worth it. Luckily, as I went after them, he showed me his little workshop and how he actually sharpened every knife with his wet stones. If you're seriously considering a purchase, keep scrolling through the product information and you'll find instructions on how to properly sharpen your knives. Don't forget to soak each stone in water for 10 minutes, constantly washing the water away with the gray metal dust you see.