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As the scales do add some momentum to a razor on the hone, why don't we have scales that can be taken off before honing and put back on again afterwards?

Now you mention it I come to realise that this is an important function of the slurry.

I tried that approach but for me it did not work as well as resting 3 fingers on the spine of the blade.

I support the spine with three fingers of the hand that does not support the scales. Works well for me to try and keep spine and edge in full contact with the hone. The fingers on the spine apply...

AFAIK Lynn uses a coticule or Escher after the 8K before stropping his freshly honed razor.