Quote Originally Posted by stimpy52 View Post
That is wicked beautiful, enjoy. Honing -- tape it, try the magic marker test, be prepared to put on a second layer of tape. You'll almost certainly need to learn a good rolling-x stroke, likely with a heel-leading "swoop" besides.
Thanks! regarding the rolling x-stroke: isn't that only for blades that can not stay flat on the hone, and you have to roll the pressure to ensure the edge comes in contact with the stone at all points?