It's the grit you use and the way you move the stone across the edge
Sounds like a great how to thread for those of us that are new to artfully sharpening.
Ah the art of sharpening, feel and sound, feel and sound. You can feel the smoothness of the steel as it glides over the hone and the sound it makes is a silky never forgotten sound once you find it. Sort of like finding the right woman. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> If you stroke it the right way it will respond to your touch. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Ok, I better quit now.
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