Knife Sharpeners

Cool thread. I could use some sharpening advice from any willing to give it. I have a Boker hunting knife that I use for gutting and skinning deer. It’s 440C stainless and I’m having a hell of a time getting a good sharp durable edge on it. I’ve been using a set of wet stones and I can get a decent edge, not razor sharp, but it doesn’t seem to last. I usually only get done with one deer and it’s dull. Any tips?

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Unfortunately, 440C is is really soft, but highly rust resistant. I'd split the difference and run a 22.5 degree edge. Keep sharpening one side until you feel a curl then do 10 strokes on the curled edge, ten on the other, etc.