MKS-DS Medimeas Digital Knife Sharpener (Shandon Type) with a microprocessor controller is designed for more fast and fine sharpening of microtome knives. The knife is sharpened on a rotary glass plate with universal knife holder. The equipment makes use of dual centre less grinding technique for uniform grinding and the complete instrument is covered with plexiglass dust cover for safe, dustproof operations. The equipment has an electronic controller for speed control and a special timer to set the sharpening time.