Sharpening is one of those things each of us has to come to terms with one way or another.
I prefer Oil stones (because it's what I have, so no upfront cost for me). When using materials that really kill an edge, I will use my strip sander for a quick edging because I know the edge is just gonna get destroyed shortly anyways and I'd rather spend more time turning than sharpening.
Some people prefer various grinder methods, these will wear the tools faster than diamond hones, oil stones and water stones. High upfront cost, low consumable cost.
Some people prefer stones, This can have a very high upfront cost if you don't already have stones, but almost no consumable cost, and stones can last for decades f properly cared for. Some of my stones are more than 50 years old and belonged to my grandfather.
Some people prefer scary sharp (flat substrate of glass or granite with various grits of sandpaper.) Moderate up front cost but larger consumable cost.
Some people prefer to replace a carbide cutter. Minimal upfront cost, higher consumable cost.
Which option you choose depends on how much up front and consumable cost you're willing to bear, how much you are willing to spend in consumables, and how much time you're willing to spend in the sharpening task.
Here is the important part, using sharp tools is much more enjoyable. Most importantly, regardless of which method you choose, stick with it and master it, dull tools are dangerous to you, your equipment, and your final product and ultimately will cost you more than all of the sharpening stuff you purchase.
Keep the tools sharp and stay safe.
-Terry
