I use a Lansky sharpener...it clamps to the back of the blade and makes the stones hone at the same angle on both sides. Very good for setting the angle of the edge, especially if the blade is really dull. Then I finish up with a hard Arkansas oilstone, then a leather strap and jewelers' rouge for a really razor sharp edge. I like my knives so sharp you can get cut just lookin' at 'em.
Greg