[Woodcarver] Another whittle question

[pauleeb at tmo.blackberry.net]

Hello, I have been monitoring list for months now. And you all are a wealth of great resources! I. Know this is a cliche question, but how. Do I approach the world of sharp tools? Basically I have been unsuccessful at it and haven't honed a good tool very well. Any pointers from you pros?  
Paul. In jersey
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