People have told me that I have a rather unusual technique. I sharpen by
hand and hold the stone in one hand and the blade in the other. The blade is
stationary and I move the stone. Been doing it this way for over thirty
years.

"David" wrote in message
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w/o a guide I always get a rounded bevel, no matter how hard I try to
avoid it. Isn't that one of the main reasons to use a guide? Your a
better man than I if you can freehand a perfect bevel and micro bevel.

Dave

Hax Planx wrote:


This article makes a strong case for sharpening by hand and not using a
guide at all: http://www.antiquetools.com/sharp/index.html.