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HT Histotechnician

Category - Microtomy

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Bryan must take note that one of the following is true about the precautions during honing.
  1. The hone should be of a certain length at 8 cm by 3 cm to allow the entire knife edge to be sharpened in one stroke.
  2. The pressure exerted on the knife should be kept at a steady and gentle manner to avoid it from rocking.
  3. The hone shall always be lubricated with cold, soapy water before its usage.
  4. The fluid used for washing must be flowing in a slow motion so that chips of metal are effectively removed.
Explanation
Answer: B - The pressure exerted on the knife should be kept at a steady and gentle manner to avoid it from rocking.
One precaution to take during honing is to make sure that the knife should be kept at a steady and gentle manner to avoid it from rocking. Second, the hone should be of a certain length at 8 inches by 3 inches to allow the entire knife edge to be sharpened in one stroke. Third, the hone shall always be lubricated with warm, soapy water before its usage. The fluid used for washing must be flowing fast enough so that chips of metal are effectively removed.
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