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2 July 2013 at 8:57 pm
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thanks for that george.i thought it was just me when my narex chisel kept on losing its edge so quickly when chopping oak however when i used a honing guide i did get better longevity i use the micro bevel system i know is slow but i find free hand sharpening difficult and very hit and miss. i believe the convex bevel paul creates is right behind the cutting edge which provides that needed strength. i find mine is either very sharp but brittle or just dull.i am getting excellent results with a guide but hope to eventually move to freehand