I bought one about 10 years ago and I like it very much. Personally, it's the right size for almost everything. I use mine on every knife I have and on my axe. It's a bit smaller on some of my wife's long kitchen knives, but I use it the same as steel and they come up sharp like anything else. Good for setting the bevel on new knives. (I like a longer bevel than most factory knives.) It's a little rough at first, but becomes less aggressive over time. Ordered two more for this price. One for my craft store and one for my game bag. For someone who knows how to use the stone you will not be disappointed.