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Old 08-14-2009, 07:47 PM   #45
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Default Re: Is there really a difference?

I look at sharpening and honing as two different processes, but sharpening can be used as a blanket term. Sharpening is the removal of metal to produce a sharp edge and honing is the shaping of the edge without the removal of metal. Slapping a razor across leather is honing, but dragging it across a stone is sharpening. I'd be okay with calling both processes sharpening though.
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