I think I've tried almost all of the above. I just bought an Outdoor Edge replaceable blade knife to try this season. We'll see. It's a sharp sucker out of the box, to be sure. At least I can buy a lot of blades for less money than the Japanese $4k strop.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.