I use one of two items/ procedures when doing all the surgical knifes, osteotomes etc.
a robert sorby pro edge ( easy to use, and gets a good result) which has been modified to run backwards or forwards - followed by a 8000 grit wet stone and a strop for the top notch stuff.
or a quick going over as its not too bad, use a scotch brite wheel on a reserve spinning grinder. then polish off the bur with the buff wheel. (easiest way by far to keep them sharp)
way to test knives is through a bit of paper and should be an easy clean slice, and for chisels etc should be able to tak