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Jerry, Yes. I run mostly Carlton.-And you are correct it is usually very good right off the spool. It cuts a smidge better after a couple of touch ups but not enough for me to sharpen it before the first cut.

But, mine hairy faced friends, IF you bring the handle UP and file 10 degres down whilst filingthe top plate, then drop the file level and out of hard contact with the top plate and file the gullet at almost 90* to the direction of chain travel you will gain cutting speed and better chip...

Hmmph. I think you should change your handle to Old Rookie. :P

Brian stole some of my thunder-most climbers I've met claim to be able to sharpen-and are lousy at it. I know one good climber who admits he is not good at sharpening.