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07-15-2009, 02:41 AM #16
Yes I have. I was honing on stones and Shapton glass stones. I don't recall how many razors (not many) that I tried this method on. I removed tape after establishing a bevel and working through to the 4k. I figured at 8k level and above, the amount of hone wear on a razor was less consequential than at the lower grits. With the edge raised from the lowered spine there were not immediate improved results from the 8k. After a long time honing on the 8k, the edges were not near what they should have been and what should have been a short time on the 8k stone. It was frustrating and I didn't know why at the time. Now I believe I know why.
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