The only thing about those kits and the
electrical things is that if you're on a
walk-in camp out or hunt and are in a
primitive camp, you'll not be wanting to
pack in a box of stones and guides or
anything requiring electricity
You'll need a pocket stone of some kind
and to have the ability to use it
We're trying to help the OP with a specific question.
Right. I read that he said he had a lansky and a
wheel and a " boxfull of electric sharpeners "
and that none of that worked for him
If you can't do it with any of that, it's time
to use a disposable blade knife