It must be the case that this has been explored, if not beat to death, but I started experimenting w/ stropping stroke finishes a few wks back. This started from using a method described for a BBW, which has produced consistently sharp (if a bit harsh) edges.
http://coticule.be/heritage.html?fil.../BBW-study.pdf
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So I thought I'd try finishing strokes on the other side of the stone in my hand. Hmmm. Nice edge.
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Then on a jnat (alot more strokes). Wow, nice edge.
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Then a thuri. another nice edge.

14 blades done this way, and I like the edges alot. If there's any boogie man named 'wire edge', he's yet to show up.

I post this, 'cause it seems inevitable that others have tried this and perhaps I can learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the technique. I have overhoned one edge this way - didn't last through the whole shave, but just that one. Fewer strokes would seem the solution. If you've had experience w/ this technique, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks in advance, Gents.