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I'm not sure I understand the question. Referring to honing on a stone, the edge leading stroke removes metal. The object being to form a perfect V which would become a sharp cutting edge if it is accomplished. :shrug:
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Well, I tried to keep it slow, but it is hard to get the same sound on the upstroke and down stroke. If I feel that my technique gets worse when after several passes, I just start over.
I think a little bit of a quicker turnaround makes me less likely to move the blade while it is resting at the end of the strop, thus fewer nicks. Also a quicker turnaround helps me get the same sound on the upstroke and down stroke.
Just an update! thank you for the replies.