Sorry there Bart, Its just that particular statement was way over my head!
I can you see you believe in what you are saying, but in my observation under microscope power mostly 100 power to 450 power I can see no fin and especially no burr of any sort being formed by honing or stropping. (straight razor)
no plastic deformation or debris deposits...
sounded funny is all... sorry if I offended...
I use a burred cabinet scraper for doing my woodwork projects ink: