No, but the second you apply too much pressure it'll dull. Sometimes, usually on the flip, if I'm not paying attention, or it's early and I'm just generally inattentive, I use a little too much pressure.
Originally Posted by fatpanda
does this imply that if you use positive pressure on a "honemeister's" blade this may mess it up? I am putting enough pressure to get draw and the stropping sound.
So do you still feel draw when you do negative pressure?