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I said I strive for evenness. A certain degree of human error cannot be avoided. More or less so depending on the human. :D I think you're right ultimately. The Rolling Hone will tend toward slightly...

I believe this is a mistake. Extra pressure will oversmooth, round or perhaps even wire your edge. It is important to keep the pressure even. This way whatever is happening along the edge is the same...

Something else which is sometimes an issue is the shape of the edge. If it is anything less then perfectly straight (and often even if it is) a VERY subtle rolling of the blade from heel to toe...