I like Humints post. After I got a machine to sharpen with (1x42" belt) I practiced on all of my kitchen knives and knives I used working in food service. I also found some knives with good steal @ thrift stores for a couple bucks.
Learning to sharpen swage and spear points will give you some confidence, probably after a few choice words.
Learning to sharpen swage and spear points will give you some confidence, probably after a few choice words.