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I am still struggling a bit with getting the desired edge on my knives. I am using a couple of Arkansas stones and while sharp my knives seem to fall just short of where I want them to be. I attribute this to my not being able to maintain a consistent proper angle while sharpening. I have read about some of the sharpening systems and I am tempted to buy one but when you read the comments on the internet each product claims to be the best. Makes it hard to make the right choice. How about you guys? What do you use? What do you recommend? Should I just buy a cheap knife and practice on my stones until I am proficient?

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2021 Calendar Comment by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on March 3, 2014 at 19:04: I find the Edge Pro to be a great system for all skill levels, Dan. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

Comment by Dan Lago on March 3, 2014 at 18:59: I have hand-stoned knives for 50 years, ruined some and think I am pretty good now, but my son just bought an edgepro system(? details), and I must say I am impressed as hell with it. Seems to control angles pretty well and got tremendous sharp edges with no marking or damage to the blade - the main reason I quit Lansky and gatco

Comment by Matt Davidson on February 18, 2014 at 21:08: I've had good success with the Spyderco Sharpmaker system. I even wrote a review of it on my blog.

2021 Calendar Comment by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on February 15, 2014 at 13:52: Yup, some great stuff in the Sharpening Group. Be happy to share my experience with the Edge Pro System.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on February 15, 2014 at 11:32: I suggest getting a Norton India IB6 oil stone and AG. Russells honing oil. Then get a cheap carbon steel knife and try to take a thin slice off of the stone with the knife. Practice and more practice, don't give up.

Comment by Jan Carter on February 15, 2014 at 9:25: We have had some great discussions here KnifeSharpeners Group

What I like about seeing them here is you get to ask questions and define what they are using and how. These folks are willing to share to assist in discovering what may work for oyu!