Roger Shoaf wrote:

Once I get the edge sharp enough to shave hairs off my arm, I will take it
to the buffer and polish it. I am not sure that it makes it cut any better
but it sure looks nice.

I don't do that for looks, I do it to save time. Takes longer to
chase the wire edge than to simply knock it off with two passes
over a wheel loaded with green compound. It also makes the
chisel almost immune to rusting. Not sure if that's from the polished
surface or if it's because the compound leaves a light grease film.

Do you rake your wheel? I don't, and its stropping action
seems to improve with each use.