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0.25 micron diamond spray SEM
Following a Shapton 8k edge - A perfectly triangular bevel with 16.5 degree angle, as expected from the blade dimensions. Edge width is around 200nm.
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10 laps on a 2" wide English bridle strop with 0.25 micron diamond spray over about an 8 inch length.
The last 10 microns of the bevel are convexed (or micro-convex) and a foil edge is formed. Where the foil is broken away, the edge width is less than 100nm.
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