Randy,

I think you misunderstood - this is using a circular motion to hone a razor on a Swaty (it doesn't get much higher grit than it, afaik). This works much faster on duller razors (e.g. ones who don't pass the HHT) to get them where I need than just X-ing. And I have seen no microchipping assicoated with it whatsoever (but it may be just because of the fact that I don't use the Swaty too much)

Cheers
Ivo