while I have a number of steels of all grades and types, I find myself
using Crock Sticks of various types for most of t he knives on my person
or around the house.

If its really bad, Ill drag out one of the Lansky sharpening sets and
build a good edge, then finish with a crock stick

My carry Kukri ,which is very very old, will shave arm hairs using this
process. The Henkles (sp?) kitchen knives come out scary sharp

Gunner

The two highest achievements of the human mind are the twin concepts of "loyalty" and "duty."
Whenever these twin concepts fall into disrepute -- get out of there fast! You may possibly
save yourself, but it is too late to save that society. It is doomed. " Lazarus Long