I swear by the Sterling sharpener. Pricier, but it's served me for years and years. ED - Some additional information. The Sterling sharpener features a pair of tungsten carbide sharpening "teeth" set ...

Over the last 30 years, carbide saw blades have almost completely taken over from regular steel saw blades for woodworking because carbide lasts so much longer between sharpenings. In this case the ...