OK Guys. I , as they say, "Bit The Big One", and got sick and tired of both seeing my wife toiling in the kitchen with dull knives I just couldn't keep up with sharpening, and seeing the knives in my own collection going dull faster than I can keep up with them, Melanie said after watching me sweat just trying to get a basic edge on a hunting knife I just bought said, "Enough Is Enough!" So being an obedient, good, obeying, husband I bought this after much researching:
http://www.selectappliance.com/exec/ce-product/cf_m2100It was the best sharpener, at the best price I could find. I like the 3 stage sharpening system, and the fact it will strop serrated knives. A lot of coin to be sure, and in this economy it is a purchase many will want to review. In my case it was just a simple aspect of having too many knives, and no way to keep them sharp to the degree we would like without a purchase of this magnitude. This company offers many sharpeners at a lesser cost for the person who just wishes to eliminate the drudgery of sitting and running a blade over stone and leather, like I've done for so many years. I'll report on it's results as soon as it is delivered. (Should be in a few weeks). Bill T.