Thread: X pattern or Straight Down Poll

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I wish I got a 2" Norton right off the bat. I keep worrying about overhoning the toe with this 3" monstrosity. I'll probably get the 2" eventually and sell this one, but I am not that financially fluid atm.

I had a similar problem with overhoning the heel. Joe Lerch suggested putting the fingers of the hand that does not hold the handle on the spine of the blade and guide it over the hone in the X-pattern. I use two or three fingers slightly spread apart. It worked for me.