How to freehand sharpen, Getting started

Bare bones freehand setup
This is how I started

This stone can be found under $10

Watch this video first for full comprehension of the actual Sharpening process

[JDStone]

Kiwi knives are awesome for the price and very thin behind the edge, I love 'em. How do you feel about Western style sharpening, like you displayed here, vs Japanese style sharpening in some of your other videos? I try mix and match my techniques to the stone and knife being sharpened.

[communist-hippie]

thanks. this has been a big issue for me. never really can't get my knifes razor sharp.

[ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

I just sharpen every kitchen knife with an axe puck. Works great dry