A while ago I received a question on social media regarding nuances of stropping technique and thought it might be helpful to others to post the exchange. Question:   So here's an interesting topic, you are very clearly qualified to give advice on stropping your tools as an experienced and professional wood worker/craftsman and tool maker.  So when stropping I like how you say you slightly change the angle and I’m assuming that's for the efficiency of removing the burr, but f

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Like many spoon carvers, I’ve used good old Mora sloyd knives for years.  Moras are a great value, have excellent steel, and require...