very interesting Clay! I have a theory on why the edge bevel is wider on the edge-trailing strokes… I believe it is because you were using more pressure. The reason being is because you are lifting the paddle as you push into the stone, therefore your muscles are keeping the contact and it is harder to regulate the pressure. With the edge-leading passes, you basically just are using the weight of the stone and almost letting it fall. Sound about right? Just a theory 😉
that’s really weird why the edge looks so un-even in the edge-leading photos… why do you think that is?
Interesting theory – I bet I could put the sharpener on a scale and measure the pressures I’m exerting while sharpening to test it. As for the unevenness, I’m not sure – I’m going to repeat the edge-leading portion today and see if I get the same results.
