Thread: Honing a Curved Edge

I think someone recently recommended a slow spin on the hone as it moved down the hone....am I mistaken.

I have done some of the 'spin' mentioned or scything action while honing, but for the curved blades, I find the straight rolling motion from heel to tip as the razor progresses along the hone do be adequate. Just be sure to be asconsistent as possible from moment to moment.

I also find that the 8000 side of the Norton cuts too fast in direct comparison to the 4000 and I suspect you'll find that difference more apparent with the carbon, non-SS steel. Try going a little lighter on the yellow side than the white and see if that benefits your edge.

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Ah, so the scything action is really more of a spin. Thanks guys