Thread: leveling the honing bench

I also hone at the kitchen sink on the counter. Mine is not dead level and what I don't like is the water tends to go to towards the side of the hone facing me. So watching it run up the blade can be annoying. One side it is up on the belly of the blade, and the other side it is harder to see. Anyway, been doing it this way for 8 years and so far so good. Level might be better though ...... couldn't say for sure.

I place a narrow board across my Kitchen sink and it is not level. FWW I do sometimes raise one end of a stone to cause a bit more abrasion when stroking in that direction. I usually hold the stone on the board or in my hand.
Have fun!
~Richard

Most of my honing is done on my lap in the recliner. Kindasorta level but not really a concern unless I have too much fluid on the hone. Then my towel gets wet

I and many others hold the stone in the hand. While not level per say. Honing in the hand can make up for any variance in the stroke. The hone sitting in the hand self levels with the razor. Good feedback to boot. I am just a hobbyist. Something to chew on.