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When first learning to hone SR's, I was taught to hone edge (not spine) leading, particularly after the bevel is set. What is the reason for this?
When first learning to hone SR's, I was taught to hone edge (not spine) leading, particularly after the bevel is set. What is the reason for this?
I would say that leading with the spine would be more prone to creating a fin edge. I have no data or even anecdotes to back that up. Maybe someone else does.
I do use spine leading on balsa, linen and leather strops. That is strppping and I do that so that I don't cut into the stropping medium.In my experience the spine leading stroke is more effective on softer surfaces like balsa or leather on a paddle strop. IMHO sharpening a razor with the edge leading on a whetstone (whether synths or naturals) gives you more control and precision.
If you want to finish with spine leading strokes, do it on a pasted balsa instead.
I do use spine leading on balsa, linen and leather strops. That is strppping and I do that so that I don't cut into the stropping medium.
My OP refers to honing on a relatively hard medium like whetstones or lapping film on acrylic.
Once I get two identical SR's to play with
Yes, but they are used in my M7DS that now almost have a perfect edge. They are not for experimentation.Dont you have 7 identical?
this is what i was showing in the link that poorly worked to the post i was referring to. Since the only real backhoning ( is that what it's called?) conversation i really remember well came out of the spoon shave fellow, Murray Carter, i didnt want to present any info as my own.
Here's the explanation. Starts at around 8:55 mark.