I am really like the Japanese waterstones I have. The King 220/1k and Steelex/Woodstock (possible made by Suehiro) 1k/6k, then Spyderco UF. The other setup I like is the DMT Diafolds C,F, EF, EEF, Sypderco Sharpmaker Dia, M, F, UF, and also the Venev diamond waterstone 1200/2000 3u/1u. I also like the Dan's Soft Arkansas and Surgical Black for low carbide stainless and carbon steels. Strops are homemade: Mothers Mag, Portland KnifeHouse Diamond 1u, Maggards CrOx, then denim or canvas and plain leather.
I am really like the Japanese waterstones I have. The King 220/1k and Steelex/Woodstock (possible made by Suehiro) 1k/6k, then Spyderco UF. The other setup I like is the DMT Diafolds C,F, EF, EEF, Sypderco Sharpmaker Dia, M, F, UF, and also the Venev diamond waterstone 1200/2000 3u/1u. I also like the Dan's Soft Arkansas and Surgical Black for low carbide stainless and carbon steels. Strops are homemade: Mothers Mag, Portland KnifeHouse Diamond 1u, Maggards CrOx, then denim or canvas and plain leather.