Thread: Shapton Pressure?

The only time I really use pressure is in setting bevels on ebay razors that have damaged edges and on some heavy Sheffield wedges. In mountain biking the axiom is "momentum is your friend".

In straight razor honing I would say a light touch is your friend. It took me some time to realize this but using only enough pressure to keep the blade flat on the hone really is more effective. For me it is anyway.

I shall continue to play with it...