X pattern v. Diagonal: Preferences?
I've been using the standard X pattern while stropping. But each time, I can't help but think that the heel gets the short end of the stick, since it spends less time on leather.
I looked on the forum and didn't see any previous threads that focused on this question.
It seems that placing the blade on a diagonal keeps the entire edge on the strop, and the angle simulates the angle (relative to the strop) created by the x-pattern.
However, the x-pattern makes better use of the length of the strop.
Thoughts on preferences, problems, or opinions?
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