So my honing set-up consists of a Norton 4k/8k and a Naniwa 12k. I lap and hone about every two months.
Now when i hone i use an X-pattern, I've seen that's how its done from Lynn's videos and other instructional material. However, and I thought this would happen, the head of my blade is sharper than the foot of my blade. Not too significantly, but noticeably. This make total sense though, the head of the blade is basically on the stone twice as long as the foot; so of course its sharper.
Is this normal?
If not, should I not do the x-pattern?
Should I want the head sharper?