Big ones are a pain to apply to stones. I have a really long carbon steel knife I use to slice brisket. I use a DMT knife sharpener in one hand and hold the knife in the other. I apply the DMT to the edge instead of vice-versa. Sort of like an axe or scythe. Then, I follow-up with small hones in progression and usually finish up with a broken Swaty. Maintaining the angle is easy for me that way. YMMV