Thread: Microscope use when honing

Years ago I bought a used B&L stereoscope 30x power. Recently changed the lenses to increase to 45x. I bought it for checking tattooing needles since that is what I do for a living. I use it to check edges before and after honing but mainly use my 30x eye loupe during the session. If you're a honer who focuses on removing scratches from the previous grit I imagine magnification would play a larger role. I ignore that aspect and rely on sharpness tests as I progress and just use the loupe to make sure I'm not getting chipping. Once I've gotten to the level of sharpness I'm looking for I don't really pay attention to what the bevel looks like. My two pence.