steeling doesn't remove metal so tecnically it isn't sharpening
true.
not to split hairs, but since straightening the edge makes it sharper/cut better, you could think of it as sharpening. My steeling rod has ridges, so it may also take off steel (<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />) Not sure. I need to get a cera. rod soon. Any brands that you prefer? Also, i fear that my stropping may be dulling the edge... advice?
