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Ok I'll post it again in the weekend.

I've found that circles work well in the low grit stages to remove pitting, because the wear on the blade will be more evened out.
In the high grit stage I sometimes switch to back and forth along...

I say go all out. That's the best way to learn.
The blade is a wedge so it can handle your inexperience, and a mistake won't ruin the blade.
Braek away the scales and remove the pin with pliers.
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