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I use a file sometimes to correct the shape of a new-second-hand blade if I cant get it on a course stone, as I dont like using a grinder at all. Its quiter, more gentle and less destructive. I would discourage you from getting a grinder. It can be helpful to set up a guide that helps you to file consistently at the right angle. Once the bevel is established at the reight angle, and the edge is roughly perpendicular to the blade length you should rarely have to re-adjust if you sharpen consistently. Does anyone else agree? I’m no expert as I only sharpen to ‘sharp-enough’ not scary-shaving sharp.