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I needed to use the x pattern on the 1k only because of the irregularities in the blade - the heel was missing the hone completely.
In the past I never really worried too much about scratches but I...

I tried something different when honing today and had a real success with a small wade and butcher quarter hollow.
Basically I was restoring it and it need about 30 mins on the 1k to get a decent...