I'm sharpening challenged big time. That said the Lansky has always let me get consistent, hair shaving blades. Once they are real sharp I can usually keep them that way with a short ceramic stick I carry with me in the pack.
I envy the guys that can sharpen on a stone. I wish I had a dollar for every edge I've boogered up trying to learn.
They say everything happens for a reason. For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.