I have been sharpening knives for a long time.
I consider myself an "okay" sharpener.
I have been through all sorts of gadgets and "stones".
I have tried quality diamond plates such as Dou Sharp.
The feel of them kinda puts me off. I think it is the interrupted cut.
I like a good medium and fine Arkansas. They are always handy for dressing up a blade.
That being said, my favorite thing is the Buck EdgeTek.
I can bring abused blades back up to speed fast as well as dressing up an already half way decent edge.
It is a diamond coated 3 sided "steel".
I don't chase shaving sharp in most cases.
I want a good working edge for most daily applications.
I can get there fast with this.
It will produce a shaving edge given the time and effort.
I like the length because I can swipe the entire edge of long knifes in one stroke.
I keep one in the truck, the shop & the kitchen.
They are not overly expensive when you can find them.
Optics Planet looks to have some.
https://shop.opticsplanet.com/buck-...lBH6a8Lip7yZdchrsMyzuwbTiEqbuLTwaAsu_EALw_wcB
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