Quote Originally Posted by jkatzman View Post
I only do 5 to 7 laps on my Mastro Livi and found I don't need more on the Austs either. I also only do 10-15 laps on a leather modular strop and the edge is perfect. Less can be more with the right tools. It's also very simple to use. I found I got better results honing under cold water with the spine leading. I usually hone with the edge leading.

If if you're preparing your defense, don't bother. You won't win the argument anyway. And I'll tell you something else, if you don't have a bevel that stone is just polishing a dull edge. In case you are wondering, this is all in jest.