Quote Originally Posted by pinklather View Post
Edges came to the asagi, already at shaving condition from the c12k, except for stropping. I tried one blade coming off the 8k naniwa, and the results weren't good - so I kept doing the c12k before asagi. Any section of the edge not shaving adequately sharp are brought in with circles.
On the Asagi ??? It can't be that slow if it's cutting enough to alter sharpness.

As to 'ringing', I'm probably not as familiar with the indicators. Blades make ringing sound on the c12k also. I'm under the impression (rightly or wrongly) that the blade tempering makes for the ringing. Yes but also the grind. You won't hear of many singing wedges

So far, I'm surprised and a bit confused about the role of slurry for this particular stone. 'Best results have been with just water. Smoothness is there - including on blades that were ho hum previously. The Vom Cleff became a wonderful shaver. Would you think that continuing to exploit any slurry raised by the blade would bring further results as the slurry breaks down into finer particles?
You can only hone to a certain point & the blade will dictate how fine you can get so the answer could be both yes & no.

It may be that I have to perfect the edges of the stone to allow a respectable x-stroke before that question really comes into play.
That will help
Sounds like your having fun