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What is the pyramid method of honing? The theory behind the pyramid system is simple: You alternate between hones of two different grits, using a lot of strokes on the coarser side to start out, then using fewer and fewer as you continue. | What is the pyramid method of honing? The theory behind the pyramid system is simple: You alternate between hones of two different grits, using a lot of strokes on the coarser side to start out, then using fewer and fewer as you continue. | ||
− | ''Note: The term "stroke" in this article implies 2 movements | + | ''Note: The term "stroke" in this article implies 2 movements. One up & one down, therefore a return to the starting point.'' |
Usually, the pyramid is done on a Norton 4000/8000 grit combination stone. It is called a "pyramid" because the strokes on the coarse side of the stone taper off as you go: You might start with 10, for example, then 5, then 3, then 1.<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/basic-honing/23863-pyramid-honing-photo-tutorial.html#post232661</ref> | Usually, the pyramid is done on a Norton 4000/8000 grit combination stone. It is called a "pyramid" because the strokes on the coarse side of the stone taper off as you go: You might start with 10, for example, then 5, then 3, then 1.<ref>https://straightrazorpalace.com/basic-honing/23863-pyramid-honing-photo-tutorial.html#post232661</ref> |