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huntmol When to use an X and when to... 05-06-2009, 04:26 AM
huntmol Wait a sec, I just thought of... 05-06-2009, 04:28 AM
gugi I go by very simple rule -... 05-06-2009, 05:29 AM
Leighton I figure it out pretty... 05-06-2009, 05:51 AM
Utopian I've pretty much gotten into... 05-06-2009, 05:56 AM
Leighton I am still amazed every time... 05-06-2009, 06:19 AM
gary haywood I agree 45 degree never... 05-06-2009, 06:43 AM
gary haywood Just use marker test it is... 05-06-2009, 06:44 AM
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randydance062449 Use the magic marker trick no... 05-09-2009, 07:37 AM
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    I've pretty much gotten into the habit of using about a 30 degree x stroke for everything. The only time I hone perpendicular to the stone is just for the novelty of it. I've never really understood why the 45 degree angle is supposed to help more with smiling blades. To me, they require more of a rolling x. I don't see why a 45 degree rotation in and of itself, has any impact on how the blade makes contact with the hone.

    I've wondered about this but never had the sense to ask, so thank you to Huntmol.
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