Originally Posted by
FloorPizza
I've done the micro (or secondary) bevel with both the 30k Shapton and a couple different coticules. I went from no tape from bevel setting on the 1k Shapton on through to the 16k Shapton, then to two layers, and around 50 laps on the Shapton 30k. On the Coticules, i went no tape to two layers, and about a hundred laps with just water (the coticules were used from bevel setting all the way through. No other stones at all). All the stones gave exceptionally sharp, smooth edges.
I think the main thing I like about this method is that it is a relatively easy and *fast* way to get a darn nice shaving edge without having to mess around with pastes, etc. It's fast, easy, great results. Even a slow coticule will finish up pretty quickly with two layers of tape used to create a micro bevel. I have six blades honed this way, but not enough shaves on them to really know anything about maintaining them.