Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
If you're talking about getting them sharp to start with than the easiest I have encountered are your average Solingen or Swedish full hollows. The most difficult have been the TI Damascus, an ATS 34 and an S30V stainless. Sheffield wedges can be tough to get sharp for me as well.
Once I get them sharp maintaining is about the same for one as the other as long as I touch them up at the first sign that they need the TLC and don't let it go beyond needing a simple touch up.