Honemeisters,

I'm struggling to get an edge on my new TI Sheffield Silver Steel razor. I'm using a Norton 4000/8000 stone.

I've watched Lynn's video countless times to ensure that my form/technique is solid. Very focused on 1.) X-pattern, 2.) maintaining minimal but constant pressure throughout each pass, 3.) keeping the razor flat -- again through each pass, 4.) using multiple pyramids (3-3; 1-3; 1-5); 5.) following up with 25-35 passes on my Illinois hanging strop. And of course, I've marked both sides of the stone and used a flattening stone to ensure I don't have a problem w/ him Norton.

I've probably completed 10-12 pyramids (and as many stroppings -- linen then leather).

I just can't seem to get an edge that will pass the HHT.

I'm considering going to the Norton 1000 stone for a few passes. Am I off base?


-chilira