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Each time Owen in Vancouver pulls the knife starting at 0:58, he alternates the knife's edges. But why? Why not hone one side with 15 consecutive strokes first, then switch to the other side? Bob...
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DNB
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2021-07-28T07:28:55Z (over 3 years ago)
When honing with a ceramic rod, why alternate edges of your knife? Why not hone each edge separately?
Each time Owen in Vancouver pulls the knife starting at [0:58](https://youtu.be/PpHFWoEqNA8?t=58), he alternates the knife's edges. But why? Why not hone one side with 15 consecutive strokes first, then switch to the other side? [Bob Kramer](https://youtu.be/EKYPCxx20zg?t=116) and [Lisa at America's Test Kitchen](https://youtu.be/KCh4iKDYAC0?t=68) alternate too.