Quote Originally Posted by jendeindustries View Post
Mike

I have gotten my best shaves to date off the 30K - no strop. I didn't try the micro bevel off the 30k, but I recently sharpened one of my reed knives up as a razor (for an experiment with another member, but that's another thread...), and went to 16K, then put a micro bevel @16K I did strop, though. It was an acceptable shave, but admittedly, I was more concerned with not killing myself, as the blade had a handle like a Japanese razor, but a 3 inch blade!

I just did my bismark on the Naniwas and after the 8K I put a piece of tape and did 15 laps with the 12K. Again, I did strop and will shave in just a little bit. After that, I'll redo the bismark up to the 30K like you did - no stropping. (my poor bismark - every week something new...)
Glad you are on board Tom, it is nice to hear what others with decent sharpening skills really think and get other points of view.
Now what to H#&l were you sharpening with? I am glad there are other crazys out there, kind of makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Mike