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*Hard-backed strops make it easier to hold proper angle, flexible strops will round-over the edge if not used very carefully
 
===Time Taken====
*30 mins for 4000400 grit, 10 mins for each after that
*High-end tool steel - double numbers above
**Very high grade (e.g. D2, CPM140) - 6 hours total
*Super-steels and ceramic blades are not sharpenable by this process and require diamond lapping compounds and suitable pads.
 
==Resharpening Blade==
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