When I was in high school, I used my grandfather’s oil stone. Then I bought a set of Arkansas oil stones. I used them for many years until I bought a KME sharpening set. I have a Ken Onion Work Sharp for my long knives and machetes. For chisels, carving tools and plane irons, I have a set of diamond stones. For my Japanese kitchen knives, I have a set of Japanese water stones and some Shapton glass stones. For my straight razors, I have a Belgian Coticule, a Nakayama Kiita Kan Koppa, an Ozuku mizu blue tomae, and an Asano Stamped MIkawa Shiro Nagura Set. Since I like the results of a good sharpening but absolutely hate the pure tedium of sharpening, I have been trying to convince my wife to do the sharpening for me. Nothing I can do will convince her. Anybody have any good suggestions?