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I hone with the stone in my hand, so getting my fingers up on the blade is a bit awkward and I'm not sure how that would work with a rolling X stroke. I've tried table honing and it just isn't for...

You're right about having the honing angle built in being easier. My problem was (still is sometimes) too much pressure. It still surprises me how little it takes to flex the edge off the hone.
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Welcome to the rabbit hole!

Some good advice already given.

I also came from a knife sharpening background and I'll warn you razors are a whole different ball game. I've been concentrating on...