> It may speak a bit to the process of deformation hypothesis, but 
> sharpening steels
> also have abrasive properties, so in using one, there is a bit of stock
> removal along with correction of deformation.
Sharpening steels come in different cut configurations.
Some are so smooth they hardly cut at all, some are fairly aggressive.
  Finding dirt dull ones at the salvation Army? That is pretty easy, but 
mostly just rob the handles off or maybe make a lineup pin out of it.

  WR Case always made the best, IMO. Sharp fast, you don't have to go 
over your edge 121 times to make a difference.
  Not sure if they still make them, and/or if they are any good under 
current production.
  But find yourself NOS from the 70s or 80s and I believe you will be 
well satisfied.

  Old hardware and sporting goods stores usually have them, and they 
will likely be from an earlier time, still sitting in the box waiting 
for a date.
      yours Scott

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