Ok I have to say this I appreciate everyones input to my question an I don't want to anger anyone this is in no way an insult to anyone but it seems that you all think a bit one directional. Now the reason I say this is you all assume that I mean to strop the same direction as I hone I am a little smarter than a cave man well maybe. No one thought about me wanting to hone in the same direction as I strop I simply didn't understand why it was done in the opposite direction I do now an thanks to all who have helped me to understand the reasons why.