Quote Originally Posted by Denvernoob View Post
I totally get your point about methodology and self-proclamation of expertise, and perhaps I missed that in your original post. I agree 100% that if one claims to be said Meister that they damn well better be able to hone a wedge! There certainly is a lot of BS out there, and I do see your points on that level. I don't think I was looking at it through that lens but points well founded!

On a side note (this is my edit)...
I didn't like circles at all when I started, and now they are a critical part on any hone I do for bevel setting (tape or no tape depending on the razor, its condition, age, etc.). I still use my second hand to stabilize my x and rolling x strokes, but that is just a comfort thing at this point. I totally agree with your point there as well!
You still use your second hand...wow...what hand do you use to tear your hair out by the roots when you can't get the bevel set after two hours.....I need that second hand....