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operated bevel-side down, there is the advantage of removing less stock, but the blade dulls more rapidly, requiring frequent honing.

Convex

The operator applies little leverage from centre and most leverage, so the blade "bites" deeper, thus removing more wood as they approach the end grain.

Concave

The operator applies minimal, then most, then least force on the handles from centre toward the end grain. The work stock is reversed and same method repeated

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