I am looking to get the best working edge possible out of my knives. As I am new to sharpening (normally, I take it to a knife shop, & have them put an edge on it), but want to learn this art for myself. I know there are literally tons of different products out there for sharpening. What I am looking for is a product I can use at home, to get a razors edge. Preferably a kit-type. I had watched a video of Ray Mears sharpening knives, and he had a setup that included a coarse grit, fine grit, a super-fine grit, and a smaller rubbing stone, or something similar (may have been a compound, not sure), that went on green, and, after going over a super-fine stone, turned black. It also had a little stone holder thing, that the stone fit into, with rubber feet on the bottom to keep it from sliding around. I think the superfine was like either 3000 or 6000 grit. Then, lastly, he stropped it (no help here, I am familiar with stropping a blade).
Anyone have any suggestions on these types of kits? Thanks!

I have a bunch of sharpening tools (kits, stones, holders, etc...), but they've all sat idle since I purchased a Spyderco Sharpmaker. Simple and very effective. I heartily recommend it.

If you've got knives that have REALLY nasty edges and need complete reprofiling, then you might want to consider getting a set of diamond sticks for the Sharpmaker too.

I agree, get the Spyderco Sharpmaker. Best $40 or so you will spend.

Or, convex your blades using sandpaper and mouse pads. (look around at knifefourms.com for details)

Another vote for the Sharpmaker. It'll take a knife to shaving sharp pretty easily. The video with Sal Glasser (founder of Spyderco) sharpening knives is good, too.

Kevin B.

I like my Spyderco Sharpmaker also. Get a good edge with little chance of error. My shapest knives are Scandanavian edges like the Mora and they do not sharpen on the sharpmaker, for them I use Japanese waterstones and a razor strop.

The beauty of the Spyderco Sharpmaker is you will sub-conciously learn sharpening while at the same time putting a razor edge on your knives. It's easy to use and very effective.

What I mean by "learn sharpening" while using the Sharpmaker is it will give you the confidence you'll need if you have to use a benchstone at some time...or if you choose to graduate to Arkansas or diamond stones. ("graduate" is not really the correct term, as you can get just as sharp an edge on the SHarpmaker as any stone or, at least, as sharp an edge as you'll ever need) Finding the edge and holding the appropriate angle will be easier after becoming proficient with the Sharpmaker. Angles, edge geometry, and sharpening is no big secret to you... but if you're like me, it's very daunting to sharpen a 3-1/2" blade (or longer) on a benchstone and end up with a super-sharp edge. While using the Sharpmaker, I for one, began to understand that, if I need to or want to, I can take my knife and sharpen it one benchstones....and I proved it to myself at Sportsman's Warehouse just last month.

Your Mora is one of the easiest edges to work with. If you bought it from Ragnar, he has a good tutorial on his website. Few knives come to the consumer 100% perfect. The caveat is once a knife is properly sharpened a ceramic or steel will often restore an edge. I've seen to many knives prematurely worn down by oversharpening. You should also determine exactly how much edge you need. A broadsword halving anvils by King Richard is a different affair than a damascene scimitar cutting silk by Saladine.

Here is a link to some tips on sharpening a Mora with Scandanavian edge.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=18493

Thanks all for the prompt replies! I figure that this is a fairly important skill to have, so, I'll look into it a littl more.

If you have a lot of $$ to spend try Edge Pro

http://www.edgeproinc.com/