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In the very short time I have been doing that, it has been working out well. Time will tell.

--james

Very nice explanation.

This is interesting and consistent with what a number of people have advised me.

Thanks.

--james

Growing up in Troy, NY and living in Utica and Syracuse offered me countless opportunities for wonderful finds from these places. Unfortunately, that was long before my interest in straights.

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What prompted me to ask initially is that the 2nd shave after honing always seems better to me than the first. That was often the case too in the past when I used shavettes.

--james

Thanks to everyone who responded so far. I have learned a lot.

--james

Thanks. That makes complete sense to me.

What Does it Mean, Taking an Edge too Far?

I admit, the 2nd shave on a newly honed blade seems better to me but I always thought that was the result of my lack of skill.

--james