Bill wrote:
dadiOH wrote:
Bill wrote:

Using the green Chrome Oxide honing compound, black muck is created
when honing. I'm not sure whether genuine swarf is created or not. It
probably is, but I'm not familiar enough with the term.


FWIW, I've been using straight razors for 60 years. I've occasionally
used
a compound - not chrome oxide - but with or without I've never had any
muck
of any color. I wouldn't expect any...honing is more to
straighten/lay the
edge than for removing material.

You can see the black stuff I'm talking about at the beginning of this
video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPCpvD_dCAE

For honing carving knives, it evidentally comes with the territory.
The strop I made is prettier! : )

Bill



Most of the woodcarvers I know are carving basswood, so a lot of metal
does not need to be removed from their knives. I have been assured that
the honing compound IS removing material. I don't claim any further
expertise on the matter.

Regards,
Bill