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nah, as I said I am not as good as I would like to be and it's good to have discussions

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Ivo

Hi James -

I do the marker occasionally (when I'm stumped) and always use 2 hands. The position might change though - depending on the razor. E.g. - I might have a finger or more on the mid...

I meant I wish I was good enough so that I can use a narrow hone in a way so that all parts spend the same amount on the hone, with the same pressure, and get even sharpness.

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Ivo

Running the tip off the hone - this does sound bad. I've done it several times, always with bad consequences, as far as I remember. I would suggest that you try to avoid it.

I hate it, but...