Nothing can ruin your cooking experience like a dull knife.
Unlike a sharp knife, a dull knife makes it hard to predict your slicing or cutting. It is also hard to control a dull blade, and chances are it may slip increasing the chances of injuring your fingers.
A honing steel is one of the must-have kitchen tools that can help you align your dull knife bringing fun to the exercise.
Bulex Ceramic Sharpening Rod
Does a great job when you need a quick touch-up. Gives a very nice edge.