I've tried to sharpen knives a bunch of times through out my life. At one point I came across a used knife sharpening kit. You know the kind, block of wood, two metal rods and a wooden dowel. I've tried to sharpen stuff but never noticed any difference. Then a while ago I picked up a cheapy Cold Steel blade and tried sharpening it with that kit I have. I can tell you right now, that apparently I had never felt an actual SHARP knife until I was 26 years old. I couldn't even believe the difference it made. I have no idea how I did it either, or why it worked on this knife and none of the others.

Conclusion, I too, would like to know the proper procedure for sharpening knives.