It sounds to me like you could use some stropping lessons and a good strop too. I'm going to carry that motion for Tony's Heirloom strops, but other good leathers can be had. I use an Illinois for my daily use as well and only covet Tony's hanging strops. Lynn (adjustme69) sells a great DVD, well worth the price where you can learn a little about how you might be doing it wrong and ruining your edge. Not saying this is happening, but it might be.

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