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  1. I'd say do a couple dozen laps on the 4k only,...

    I'd say do a couple dozen laps on the 4k only, working hard for evenness all along the edge and equal on both sides, Then do a full pyramid starting at 3/5, 5/5 etc. up to 10/5, 15/5, 10/5 and back...
  2. Wll, I can't remember who coined the term Rolling...

    Wll, I can't remember who coined the term Rolling Hone first, but it wasn't me. I think Nenad actually came up with an amazingly clear graphic of it.
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  3. If it's a smiling blade and you're using the...

    If it's a smiling blade and you're using the actual Rolling Hone technique it shouldn't increase the amount that the tip gets honed since different parts of the blade are on the hone for...
  4. Yes. No. The angle is the same. Think of...

    Yes.


    No. The angle is the same.

    Think of it this way, although a disclaimer must be issued that what I'm describing will sound too drastic for actual honing. Rather than have the blade at a...
  5. I find the razor has weight and needs the same...

    I find the razor has weight and needs the same sense of ultra light pressure to the end of the honingpyramid. With the smiling blades less of the edge is in contact so it gets more effect from this...
  6. NO! :nono: This is NOT the Rolling Hone and...

    NO! :nono:

    This is NOT the Rolling Hone and can't be recommended. This will overhone your toes and excessively wear the tip down.

    The Rolling Hone IS (while keeping the heel leading throughout...
  7. Well I'm glad this is in the Honing Forum as I'm...

    Well I'm glad this is in the Honing Forum as I'm shite at resto.

    First I clean the blade with metal polish.

    Then I tape the spine and do circles on my cheep Chinese kitchen hone which I don't...
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