I gave my Chinese clone to my boss and for keeping his wife happy with kitchen knives it as better than what he had before which was a Sharpening steel.

No problems getting Chinese clone and start by using a cheap knife. It is a good way to start and like everything you will reach a point you want to upgrade.

Hair popping sharpness for some people is great but there is a trade-off as these are also easily damaged.

Benton Dale the inventor and owner of Edgepro advises for 99% of applications of knives 21degrees is best compromise between keenness, sharpness and maintenance