ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
Easiest way to get and keep a quality edge on your knives for a novice is to invest in a Lansky or Gatco set and read/learn how to use it properly. Once you get a good edge with one by setting the proper angles it's quick and easy to maintain it to surgical sharpness.
Exactly what he said!! The lansky will cost you around $40-80 I think whichever one you decide to get. It will definantely pay off in the long run, haha if I had to buy a new knife everytime my knives went dull the bank would love me because I would be taking out alot of peronal loans!!!!