It also recommends 5-10 pulls for each stage, which I found sufficient for sharpening knives. While the sharpness wasn’t in question, with a few knives, especially longer ones like my Wusthof ...
You might not think about investing in a good knife sharpener as it's an often-overlooked ... of them for their unique feel -- the heavy-duty Wusthof (my first chef's knife) is great for cubing ...