Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
It is the same exact test. Now, some opinion perhaps, but the TPT should be done after stropping only. This version of the TPT eliminates the worry over damage to your thumb by movement on a sharp blade. The "sticky" feeling described by the TPT process is due to the break of the first layer of skin. Thus, if you become attuned to the break itself there is no longer a need to search for the sticky feeling that it creates.
Far be it for me to disagree with someone of your experience Alan on what the TPT is or is not but ...... I was under the impression that the TPT did not break the skin when done properly ? When I do the TPT I look for the edge to grab my skin. Of course if it does not my TP slides and I have a dull edge.

I also think that the amount of callus on the fingertips may have something to do with it. Some of my pursuits keep a layer of callus on my hands including my fingertips and that may account for my not breaking the skin, or perhaps I am breaking through the first layer and not realizing it ? I cannot see a break so the only other option is I am not doing the test correctly ?