I'm looking forward to trying the belt grinder. It seems to be the most intuitive of the mechanical sharpening systems I've looked at. I can do most everything I need by hand, but it takes time.

The WorkSharp looks mighty handy. As you say, it covers the bases for most people. If one fell into my Christmas stocking, I would not object.

Better still, the WorkSharp looks quite portable. As in, throw it in the trunk when heading to the in-laws for Christmas and amaze them by turning their "sticks" back into knives.

Sure, a big belt grinder is somewhat more versatile, and has a wider variety of standard size belts available. But I'm not going to schlep it around with me, nor use it on someone's kitchen counter.

Dang, you sold me.