For the first time, and most likey the last time, I've started two threads in one day.

A member of my extended family wants a knife sharpener.

He was looking at something like this: http://www.nashvilleknifeshop.com/wuknsh.html I've got no experience with anything like this. Figured someone here must have some experience, so please let me have some comments.

I had suggested something like: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=408458 For someone who has not sharpened many knives, I like the guides, and I also like diamond plate stones. I've got a couple sets like these, although I have few more traditional stones too.