This is a link to some videos that I watched when I started. Added my own techniques from there. I'm still no horndog but my knives are plenty sharp! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gIOa1bZCMhM

Hopefully this isn't against the rules. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />

may i suggest getting a machete at harbor freight to practice sharpening on.
And don't forget the invaluable sharpie.

I need to get my belt sander back from a friends house. I just had started playing with convexing my own edges when I took it out to his house. Over spring break I will need to run down to warehouse wholesaler and get some belts, or order some off the net. I strongly suggest the idea to practice on something that does not have any worth or meaning to you when you start out. All I have to say is that I am fond of a nice convex and it makes a world of difference when it comes to use. Nice thing is once a convex is done it is easy to maintain.