Thread: One step further.

There is a lot of the SHARP that begins in the bevel set. If you leave deep stria from heavy pressure on the 1 K it will effect your final edge. Also if your bevel is not completely a perfect apex it will effect the final outcome. The subtleness of honing is really tuff to learn on your own. Meets and mentors are always the best when it comes to learning the little things. As a general thought at the end of a session with a grit the pressure should be very light. It's tough to really relay that with out being there. Also the use of a loupe to see when you are ready is super important, but it takes a lot of razors to be able to figure it out on your own. There is also the factor of practice, of which nothing can replace. Getting to the next level has no real secrets except practice and mentorship will accelerate it.

Sounds like you're doing great for your level of experience. Like RezDog said getting with a mentor for some one on one would be the best way to learn.

Practice, practice, practice. If you can find honer, then ask them for pointers.

You can also try stropping with diamond paste. It leaves a sharper edge than CrOx. Personally, I find the diamond paste a bit harsh, so after I use the diamond paste, I mellow it out with a few CrOx passes.