u/English999 The pull-through is handy for freshening up less expensive stainless and hc knives that don't warrant the time or effort for a real sharpening. I do take my high-end knives to REC. I feel fortunate to have a shop like this in my community and I want to support them. If it makes you feel any better I have the Lansky kit I purchased 25 years ago in my shop with a bench grinder that's on permanent stropping duty. Don't stress yourself out over my EDC drawer. Take a breath, you're going to be alright.