Beakman,
FWIW, I started with a Lansky, and got excellent results with it. I bought a used Gatco off Ebay, and used it a few times.... but never could seem to get quite as good an edge. They were OK, but didn't seem quite as sharp as the Lansky. Not sure if it was because I was more used to the Lansky or what... although I wouldn't think so, since they're both about the same.
At any rate, I don't think you'd find a lot of difference. What is it about the Lansky you don't like?
cbw