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If anyone is looking for a custom knife with a steel/sheath option member Von Gruff does them.
I'm not sure of the grade/grit.
I do know he makes these , he could possibly make to size etc.

Well $6 won't blow the budget hopefully. Probably small enough to keep in a field kit. Another for the collection.
Being older it's gotta be better value than what a $6 Chinese steel would be.

Yes, I read your post. I'm supposed to be digging out some gear for Easter trip.
I will never wear out the gear I have accumulated. But I am capable of misplacing it. Unless I lose it I should...

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Various steels, coarse to fine.
You don't need them all, this is an interest and opportunistic to buy an sale etc
A nice fine steel is all you need if you can hand sharpen on a fine...

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Paddle strop with red or Green rouge.

Home made strop, leather and rouge off eBay

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Some of what's been mentioned.
The pen thing is a Buck knives brand I bought my son.
The diamond steels break in with a little wear

Start sharp and the steel might be good for field maintenance, particularly if you are remote.
Honing on a stone can be slow and tedious.
You might be able to strop using your leather belt on a...

Both reasonably priced I thought. I have one full sized Eggingtons. They are a decent brand

I saw the Shepherds steel on eBay
There is another Eggingtons, the Sportsman's steel. 2" shorter described as a fine cut with no cross bar.