Straight Razor Honing-Rolling X Stroke

Honing Problem Straight Razors. Rolling X Stroke, Quarter Circle Stroke.

[@LynnSAbrams]

I like the X strokes following the circles as it blends in any microscopic ridges that may happen with the circles, more so on problem razors and smileys.

[@1982matthewtaylor]

Wayne goddards 50$ knife shop book describes polishing a knife. The pattern he describes was
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[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

Thanks,Lynn. I was actually on the right track.

[@SA-fx4id]

Hi Lynn, just bouncing some things around in my head.. I recently honed a Dovo 6/8 with rolling x strokes. It turned out not bad at all. It could use some more work but it shaved well enough. What worked for me was as I observed watching you. You do in fact lift the spine up to rock it but you do not torque/twist the spine.
Am I right to assume that you maintain a flat angle as you rock back and fourth?
I found myself doing that sub-consciously. Will using rolling x strokes on a small smile like a Dovo (mine had one when I got it, only at the toe and heel) negatively affect the razor?
Thanks Mr. Abrams

[@sigit666]

Thanks, Awesome vid as always
Right on

[@LynnSAbrams]

Much Appreciated!!

[@Societylee]

I bought a new dovo and I sharpened on a 1000 to the point the the middle of the blade is everso slightly concave. I don't know if i'd feel comfortable with these more advanced techniques. If I continue with lighter straight strokes wouldn't the middle wear down faster than the sides and even itself out?

[@Biodoc100]

Is it necessary to do x-strokes after circles, or can you hone strictly with circle strokes?

[@LynnSAbrams]

Thanks!!

[@jeremyk6685]

What kind of stone and what grit are you using here?

[@LynnSAbrams]

Naniwa Chosera 1K.

[@Biodoc100]

Thanks!