I use the EdgePro and a belt grinder depending on the knife.

I use the Sharpmaker myself. I could probably get a knife sharper, but it's the easiest way to get a fairly good edge that I've found yet.

I had a wicked edge, couldn't get it to work for my life...purely operator error. Cheapo harbor freight belt grinder following Ban's instructions have worked the best for me.

Ban certainly knows what he's doing!

I have a small belt sander. I would like to see these instructions where can I find them?

I have a variety of different stones. Old Arkansas stones my dad and grandfather had. Plus a set of Norton waterstones and strops. I like hand sharpening.

This is making me believe that we might want a moderator to manage a sticky on different sharpening systems that Yard Dogs like. ---

We have over 2,000 members, many with their own ideas. I don't think this really warrants a sticky.

In the FAQ of his hosted BF knife makers page under Ban Tang

Great suggestion Luck!

There was a great field sharpening thread in the past that I feel is worthy of a re-visit. What reliable sharpening gear would you recommend to have in the sticks? I would like a durable and long-lasting solution to keep in my sheath. I mean ceramic rods are awesome but they are just so fragile so ceramic is OUT.

Skunk suggested a DMT Diafold Coarse/Extra Coarse coupled with an EZE-Lap Model M. I was going to go this route but I have read that the DMT Diafolds don't last like they used to. Can anyone here confirm this? Is there a longer lasting option, like some Arkansas stones?

I have a DMT credit card-sized "fine" sharpener that I carry sometimes. I don't see the need for a coarse stone unless you will be in the sticks for a long time.