Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11 View Post
This would also explain the light stropping effect/success many members have. The combination of high grit and pressure (I only go out to 8k typically) may be compounding errors.
So now, how about the effect of the aggressive "slapping" method of stropping. That must produce quite a bit of pressure on the blade yet it seems to, at least for some (and I think Alan you are one of those? I've used that method too), produce good results.

More grist for the mill...

Scott