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There are a few factors to consider but no one said it was easy or everyone would do it. :) Ultimately you have to do what works for you but the fundamental principles of optimally sharp blade,...

What Lynn's doing there is hardly chopping & it is featherlight contact. You shouldn't have any trouble if you can replicate that.
The buffing being discussed is a separate technique to...

I think the red highlight may indicate the problem. I don't lift the blade when buffing much at all. It is a very light back & forth stroke much like, well, buffing :) In fact the away stroke...