On Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:16:41 -0500, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

In hindsight, the Stihl had an easier chain removal
procedure; so, maybe I *should* have bought that instead,
as I'm constantly sharpening the chain...

Round file. Sharpen on the bar.

....done by pros, using a course and a fine rat tail file

Saves time.