Quote Originally Posted by Howard View Post
I use Shap 30k stones all the time to hone razors. Just got a call today from a guy who sent me a Japanese razor that I dialed in and finished on a 30k and he says it's the best shave he's ever gotten. He even said he didn't need his doctor wife standing by to stop the bleeding he'd gotten before. I'm not crazy about the Japanese razors and I did send the guy a Wade & Butcher which he said does great on his face. They're both finished to 30k. Now on to microbevels. I'm not crazy about microbevels. Awhile back Tim Zowada posted micropix of microbeveled razors and they were astoundingly sharp . . . for awhile. A number of folks reported that although very sharp at first, the edge didn't last very long. I will have to try it though as I'm always looking for . . . the perfect edge. Thanks for the post!
Thanks howard for your participation. Your experience is most welcome and will add depth to our little project. Time and personal preference always play into how one likes their blades finished. Hopefully we can learn and collectively get a better idea about sharpening in general.
Mike