That's what I call a good alternative even for laymen. The portion is small and therefore also good to stow away and is easy to use. It attaches itself securely to any smooth surface firmly and is easy to remove. Just a few times by pulling the knife with a "little" pressure from front to back and it is again "relatively" sharp. With the steel Although I was similarly good results out but I was always been in danger of death, which is definitely exists here. Defined my brother "sharp" certainly different, and really want to cut paper. He would possibly turn up their noses but he's just a professional. For the money and for Otto Normalo who AnySharp is a relief and yet also protects life ;-)