I use a Smith's three sided stone in a wood block. I use fine grit diamond in between sharpening. I take a black sharpie marker and color the edge on the knife which helps me keep the angle correct. I have found leather stropping is worth it's weight in gold for hair shaving edges. I took a 4X4 and glued saddle leather to all four sides to make my strop. I then buy corse medium and fine stropping compound and apply to three of four pieces of the leather. I leave the other side alone for final touches. If you keep your edges in shape with just the strop, you will only use the stones about 1/3 of the time than if you don't strop. Always pull the knife towards you when using stones as if your trying to slice into the stone. This method keeps the blade angle more consistent. Stropping is the key to sharp edges.


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