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This is one of the best synopses of sharpening theory and practice I've ever come across. And I'm a woodworker.
I'll add something that I do - it's a quick way to get an edge back, I do it about once a week on my edge tools (less often on my kitchen knives)
I use automotive wet/dry sandpaper...