you better temper your time expectations.. These are all hand powered, not grinders.. 20 minute touch ups happen after stones are broken in and you are well versed in proper use.
Haha, Ok fair enough.
After all, it’s a lifelong purchase and I’m not opposed to spending that kind of time (or more) if the results are stunning.
Based on what MarcH said, and what others confirmed there’s nothing overkill about the model I was looking at especially if convenience and speed matter to me (which they do). I don’t want to spend 20 minutes per knife with a WE (as I did with whetstones, and still come out with inconsistent grinds), so paying more for a better package makes sense
