The method below is used for Sharpening or Honing
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This is a view from the front.

This is a view looking from Handle Note the rust. Make sure you dry the blade after sharpening on a wet stone.

Side view.

It is important not to change the angle of the cutting tip.

Using a 4000 grit wet stone I hone the V gouge If sharpening is required use a 1000 grit wet stone

When the face angles are hone/sharpened you need to remove the burr on the back inside V of the gouge. Using a water slip as above lay the gouge flat on the stone and drag back once or twice only to remove the burr. NOTE: You may have to shape your water slip to fit perfectly the angle of the V gouge.