Who's got a hook sharpener they like & why?

i just bought this 3" hook file from BPS for $4:
Hook File

have used it a couple of times and it worked fine. but not enough experience yet with it to recommend.

fyi -- joel

I use a Berkley battery powered sharpener. Fits well in my tackle box and uses an AA battery.

I always carry a titanium leatherman , On land and water. Since I use super lines (power pro & stealth) the scissors come in handy. Pliers for unhooking , bending hooks, occasional splitshot crimp. It also has a file (diamond & coarse ) for sharpening. Even though I have never used them on myself, it also has wire cutters for emergency unhooking of people. Did use it for that once on a fellow Hardcore member. It is not pretty when you get a Pop-R buried in your knuckle.

I just keep a small 3 inch wet stone in one of the tackle bags... that's all I need.

I've had it for the last 18 or so years at least!

I was told that if you sharpen a hook it will take off the enamel allowing it to rust. Is this true??

Alot of hooks like the gold ones are anodized and any coating is removed by sharpening them but I will take sharp and rusty over dull and shiny anyday..LOL... Hooks are cheap, so I dont see any harm.