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09-01-2010, 10:01 PM #18
I use an x pattern, particularly at the end of the honing process.
1) Easier to use light pressure with a pulling stroke
2) Less lapping required
3) May be balancing out the extra pressure I apply at the heel by holding the blade by the shank
What I don't get is why we don't have more people asking:
"How do you guys apply no pressure when honing if I am always holding the shank of the blade against the hone . . . doesn't that apply more pressure at the heel?" followed by "Is that the reason you'all use an x-pattern . . . in order to even out the extra motion created at the tip of the blade while using an x-pattern?"
I don't know, but I've always been of the opinion that the unasked questions are some of the most telling.