Thread: Ode to the X-Pattern stroke

Sounds more like an ode "against" the X-stroke.

How's this?

The pattern of honing will create edge effects,
and is properly done in strokes resembling an 'X'.
Honing without an 'X' can work, it must be surmised,
but by using the 'X' stroke more angles are realized.

Even on a three inch hone, slight X-strokes can help
to create a more refined edge, so the shaver won't yelp
when he cuts himself with an edge not well-refined.
X-strokes make the edge less one dimensional, more defined.