a) I've been thinking that after my 16k shapton arrives there are a few more steps that might be added.

b) I noticed woodcraft has a grade A granite surface plate for 30$.
I love woodcraft.

c) I know my local lee valley has sheets of 3M .5 Micron chromium paper.

d) And I noticed that japanesewoodworker has 3M .3 micron silicon oxide paper.

When I combine these thoughts I find myself wondering whether it might be possible to hone a razor up to the point of completely unusable

Woo hoo!!!!


The 3M papers have a wonderfully even distribution of material so one can hone rather than strop.

e) I'm also wondering whether a honing jig might provide that impossibly light even touch that I probably won't learn for another 1000 razors.


I'm looking for feedback, additions or embellishments. My razors are already more than sharp enough off the chinese 12k and .5 chromium paper, then .25 diamond strop, newsprint and leather but I'm curious how sharp is sharp.

Thanks,
Bob