I use an "Eclipse" guide, and reverse the blade so that the handle (in
the case of chisels) is pointing away from me, with my thumb tips
near the edge of the blade, and my finger tips on the blade on the
other side of the guide. Push away, with pressure on thumbs, and pull,
with pressure on fingers lifting the blade edge off the paper.
I also use the same method for honing on a leather strap.
Good luck
Steve L.