sf wrote:
>
> On Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:32:13 -0700, Mark Thorson >
> wrote:
>
> >But when using a hone, should the hone move
> >in the same direction as the steel, opposite
> >direction, or does it matter? I've seen TV
> >chefs sharpening in both directions. My Rolls
> >razor hones in the opposite direction from
> >stropping, so if it matters I tend to think
> >the opposite direction is correct.
>
> Haven't you ever watched a TV chef or video demonstration?

Yes, and some sharpen the edge by moving it
forward into the stone, while others drag it
backward across the stone. Some might be doing
it wrong. That's why I asked.