Thread: Anyone use a slight arch to the stroke

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Personally, I like to keep my cuts parallel. Even and parallel. Straight lines give me a sense of immense satisfaction.

But, of course, not everyone is like me. If you people want to go around scratching up your edges willy-nilly, creating havoc and anarchy in your wake, then be my guest.

Next you'll be telling me that you whip up lather in a counterclockwise direction !!

But seriously, I do only make parallel cuts with the hone. I go a bit curvy on the strop though.

James.

Widdershins I tell you! Widdershins!

Originally Posted by JMS

Widdershins I tell you! Widdershins!

We'd better be careful - next we'll be using words like circumambulate, and there's no telling where we'll end up...

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

We'd better be careful - next we'll be using words like circumambulate, and there's no telling where we'll end up...

James.

you, my friend, are truly a sesquipedalian!

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Personally, I like to keep my cuts parallel. Even and parallel. Straight lines give me a sense of immense satisfaction.

But, of course, not everyone is like me. If you people want to go around scratching up your edges willy-nilly, creating havoc and anarchy in your wake, then be my guest.

Next you'll be telling me that you whip up lather in a counterclockwise direction !!

But seriously, I do only make parallel cuts with the hone. I go a bit curvy on the strop though.

James.

...But I don't think anyone can call you a tatterdemalian!

Originally Posted by JMS

...But I don't think anyone can call you a tatterdemalian!

Originally Posted by JMS

you, my friend, are truly a sesquipedalian!

You took the words right out of my mouth....

James.

We'd better be careful - next we'll be using words like circumambulate, and there's no telling where we'll end up...

you, my friend, are truly a sesquipedalian!

...But I don't think anyone can call you a tatterdemalian

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that neither one of you has ever lost a game of scrabble.

Originally Posted by AF Medic

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that neither one of you has ever lost a game of scrabble.

Once.......it was a long time ago....... I was a raw, untested youth, plucked at an early age from my home, selected from thousands to attend the prestigious Wagga Wagga Scrabble Academy. He was an Etymology professor with a chip on his shoulder.......

I haven't played scrabble since. I quite enjoy Pictionary though.


Anyway, sorry - things got waayyy

James.

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

I do exactly what you're describing most of the time. I also often incorporate a rocking motion--the ol' "Rolling Hone" stroke combined with a sweeping arc. It can help you get the toe and heel sharp in some cases.

My rule of thumb is, "Do whatever it takes to get the entire length of the edge contacting the stone on both sides." Simple, really.

Josh

+1 from me too, especially on blades with smiles.