Originally Posted by earlybrd
For those that use the old time stone method do you use the circular motion or straight I’ve found there’s no difference


I feel there is some difference.

If I want to remove a bunch of steel from a nicked blade I go in circles.
More time on stone, faster movement. Quicker.

When it's just sharpening, straight is easier to maintain angles.
YMMV

Last edited by Dillonbuck; 10/01/22.

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