View Poll Results: What strokes do you use with your 3in (75mm) hone?

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  • Regular X-Stroke

    16 37.21%

  • 45 degree X-Stroke

    9 20.93%

  • Swooping X-Stroke

    5 11.63%

  • Rolling X-Stroke

    11 25.58%

  • Push the blade straight ahead

    12 27.91%

  • Push the blade straight ahead (heel leading)

    11 25.58%

  • Other

    3 6.98%
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  1. 04-07-2009, 02:41 AM #13
    Lynn
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    I really prefer the 3 inch hones. So much more stability in keeping a blade flat against the stone throughout the entire stroke. Also great for circles. Regular X pattern unless a smiley blade or a wedge type blade and then still an X stroke at a 45 degree angle.

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