Originally Posted by
AFDavis11
Scott,
Good points. I'm not clear on what is happening as a third step either. Maybe a sharpness test, maybe more stropping. I know there are a few people who use a variety of strops, like grit of sorts.
I find that I have to wait a bit to begin this type of stropping action. Just off the hone, maybe a few shaves in, it seems the edge is too delicate.
I use and prefer short strokes too. I don't scythe too much, but I do like to use it as a finishing stroke of preference. Second pass maybe.