I have been using an Ezesharp for some time with impressive results. Previously used a Lansky which was good for pocket knives, but wanted something for kitchen and hunting knives. I found the Ezesharp very easy to use. I especially like the oil stone holders which can fit almost any normal stones, which I have a lot of or I glue a piece of wood to some of my smaller stones to make them fit. With a full size stone in the holder it sharpens very fast, even when setting a new bevel and previously sharpened knives come up with a few strokes. I tend to leave it set at about 20 degrees and get a good edge with a diamond which I then finish with a normal fine stone. When I want to impress I then spend a couple minutes with a super fine natural stone. I am still often surprised just how sharp I can get some of these knives. Although I'm Australian I have no association with Ezesharp, I just like my knives to be very sharp.